Is mirin keto?

Mirin

Limit / small portions Mirin can fit keto, but only in small, measured portions.

Sweet rice wine for Japanese cooking with about 8 g net carbs per tablespoon — it's what makes teriyaki and many glazes sweet. Use a splash of dry sake or rice vinegar with a keto sweetener instead.

Nutrition per serving

1 tbsp · 18 g
Net carbs
8.1g
Calories
43kcal
Protein
0.1g
Fat
0g
Total carbs
8.1 g
Fiber
0 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 41%

About 11.1 g of mirin adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 62% of a typical serving.

Nutrition facts for mirin
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories43 kcal240 kcal
Total carbohydrate8.1 g45 g
Dietary fiber0 g0 g
Net carbs8.1 g45 g
Protein0.1 g0.3 g
Fat0 g0 g

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Frequently asked questions

Is mirin keto?

Mirin can fit keto, but only in small, measured portions. Sweet rice wine for Japanese cooking with about 8 g net carbs per tablespoon — it's what makes teriyaki and many glazes sweet. Use a splash of dry sake or rice vinegar with a keto sweetener instead.

How many net carbs are in mirin?

1 tbsp (18 g) of mirin has about 8.1 g net carbs (8.1 g total carbs minus 0 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 45 g net carbs.

How much mirin can I eat on keto?

About 11.1 g of mirin adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 62% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 41% of your carbs.

What is a good keto substitute for mirin?

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Source: Typical labels for mirin and aji-mirin seasoning (1 tbsp/18 g: about 35–45 kcal, 7–9 g carbs). Net carbs = total carbohydrate − fiber. Rating: Limit / small portions — Fits keto only in measured portions — roughly 5–10 g net carbs per serving, or easy to overeat. How we rate foods. Last reviewed October 18, 2026.

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