Is oyster sauce keto?

Oyster sauce

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

Sweetened and thickened with starch, but a tablespoon is only about 2 g net carbs. Fine as a seasoning in stir-fries; watch it in takeout sauces.

Nutrition per serving

1 tbsp · 18 g
Net carbs
1.9g
Calories
9kcal
Protein
0.2g
Fat
0g
Total carbs
2 g
Fiber
0.1 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 10%

About 47.2 g of oyster sauce adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 2.6 typical servings.

Nutrition facts for oyster sauce
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories9 kcal51 kcal
Total carbohydrate2 g11 g
Dietary fiber0.1 g0.3 g
Net carbs1.9 g11 g
Sugars 0 g 0 g
Protein0.2 g1.4 g
Fat0 g0.3 g

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Frequently asked questions

Is oyster sauce keto?

Oyster sauce can fit keto, but only in small, measured portions. Sweetened and thickened with starch, but a tablespoon is only about 2 g net carbs. Fine as a seasoning in stir-fries; watch it in takeout sauces.

How many net carbs are in oyster sauce?

1 tbsp (18 g) of oyster sauce has about 1.9 g net carbs (2 g total carbs minus 0.1 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 11 g net carbs.

How much oyster sauce can I eat on keto?

About 47.2 g of oyster sauce adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 2.6 typical servings. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 10% of your carbs.

What is a good keto substitute for oyster sauce?

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #174529): Sauce, oyster, ready-to-serve. 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.

Typical price: about $6.21/lb — Our estimate of a typical supermarket price: $3.49 for 9 oz bottle. How we estimate prices

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