Is tomato paste keto?

Tomato paste

Keto-friendly Yes — tomato paste is keto-friendly.

Concentrated, so carbs are higher per spoon — but a tablespoon or two adds deep flavor for few carbs.

Nutrition per serving

1 tbsp · 16 g
Net carbs
2.4g
Calories
13kcal
Protein
0.7g
Fat
0.1g
Total carbs
3 g
Fiber
0.7 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 12%

About 33.8 g of tomato paste adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 2.1 typical servings.

Nutrition facts for tomato paste
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories13 kcal82 kcal
Total carbohydrate3 g19 g
Dietary fiber0.7 g4.1 g
Net carbs2.4 g15 g
Sugars 1.9 g 12 g
Protein0.7 g4.3 g
Fat0.1 g0.5 g

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Frequently asked questions

Is tomato paste keto?

Yes — tomato paste is keto-friendly. Concentrated, so carbs are higher per spoon — but a tablespoon or two adds deep flavor for few carbs.

How many net carbs are in tomato paste?

1 tbsp (16 g) of tomato paste has about 2.4 g net carbs (3 g total carbs minus 0.7 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 15 g net carbs.

How much tomato paste can I eat on keto?

About 33.8 g of tomato paste adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 2.1 typical servings. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 12% of your carbs.

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #170459): Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program). 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.

Typical price: about $2.64/lb — Our estimate of a typical supermarket price: $0.99 for 6 oz can. How we estimate prices

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