Is lemongrass keto?

Lemongrass

Keto-friendly Yes — lemongrass is keto-friendly.

A tablespoon of chopped stalk has about 1 g carbs and perfumes Thai curries, soups and marinades without any sugar.

Nutrition per serving

1 tbsp chopped · 4.8 g
Net carbs
1.2g
Calories
5kcal
Protein
0.1g
Fat
0g
Total carbs
1.2 g
Fiber
0 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 6%

About 19.8 g of lemongrass adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 4.1 typical servings.

Nutrition facts for lemongrass
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories5 kcal99 kcal
Total carbohydrate1.2 g25 g
Dietary fiber0 g0 g
Net carbs1.2 g25 g
Protein0.1 g1.8 g
Fat0 g0.5 g

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Frequently asked questions

Is lemongrass keto?

Yes — lemongrass is keto-friendly. A tablespoon of chopped stalk has about 1 g carbs and perfumes Thai curries, soups and marinades without any sugar.

How many net carbs are in lemongrass?

1 tbsp chopped (4.8 g) of lemongrass has about 1.2 g net carbs (1.2 g total carbs minus 0 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 25 g net carbs.

How much lemongrass can I eat on keto?

About 19.8 g of lemongrass adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 4.1 typical servings. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 6% of your carbs.

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #168573): Lemon grass (citronella), raw. Net carbs = total carbohydrate − fiber. Rating: Keto-friendly — Low in net carbs per typical serving (about 5 g or less). Fits easily into a 20–30 g daily limit. How we rate foods. Last reviewed October 18, 2026.

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