Is pesto keto?
Pesto
Keto-friendly Yes — pesto is keto-friendly.
Basil, olive oil, cheese and pine nuts — naturally keto. Toss with zoodles or chicken.
Nutrition per serving
2 tbsp · 30 g- Net carbs
- 1.3g
- Calories
- 128kcal
- Protein
- 1.5g
- Fat
- 13g
- Total carbs
- 1.8 g
- Fiber
- 0.5 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 7%
0.1× the daily limit
About 114 g of pesto adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 3.8 typical servings.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 128 kcal | 426 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 1.8 g | 6.1 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0.5 g | 1.7 g |
| Net carbs | 1.3 g | 4.4 g |
| Sugars | 0.6 g | 1.9 g |
| Protein | 1.5 g | 5 g |
| Fat | 13 g | 42 g |
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Frequently asked questions
Is pesto keto?
Yes — pesto is keto-friendly. Basil, olive oil, cheese and pine nuts — naturally keto. Toss with zoodles or chicken.
How many net carbs are in pesto?
2 tbsp (30 g) of pesto has about 1.3 g net carbs (1.8 g total carbs minus 0.5 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 4.4 g net carbs.
How much pesto can I eat on keto?
About 114 g of pesto adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 3.8 typical servings. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 7% of your carbs.
