Are sesame seeds keto?
Sesame seeds
Keto-friendly Yes — sesame seeds are keto-friendly.
Used by the spoonful for crunch and flavor, they add very few carbs.
Nutrition per serving
1 tbsp · 9 g- Net carbs
- 1g
- Calories
- 52kcal
- Protein
- 1.6g
- Fat
- 4.5g
- Total carbs
- 2.1 g
- Fiber
- 1.1 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 5%
0.1× the daily limit
About 43.1 g of sesame seeds adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 4.8 typical servings.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 52 kcal | 573 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 2.1 g | 23 g |
| Dietary fiber | 1.1 g | 12 g |
| Net carbs | 1 g | 12 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0.3 g |
| Protein | 1.6 g | 18 g |
| Fat | 4.5 g | 50 g |
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Frequently asked questions
Are sesame seeds keto?
Yes — sesame seeds are keto-friendly. Used by the spoonful for crunch and flavor, they add very few carbs.
How many net carbs are in sesame seeds?
1 tbsp (9 g) of sesame seeds has about 1 g net carbs (2.1 g total carbs minus 1.1 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 12 g net carbs.
How much sesame seeds can I eat on keto?
About 43.1 g of sesame seeds adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 4.8 typical servings. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 5% of your carbs.
