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Is chia seed keto?

chia seed is keto: it has ~0 g of net carbs per 2 tablespoons, within the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.

Net carbs = total − fiber

0 g

per 2 tablespoons

These are the carbs that count on keto: total carbs minus fiber.

With less than 1 gram of net carbs per standard 2-tablespoon serving, chia seeds are exceptionally keto-friendly and highly fibrous.

Nutrition facts for chia seed

7.9 g
Fat
4.1 g
Protein
8.3 g
Fiber

How many carbs are in chia seed?

chia seed has ~9 g of carbs and ~0 g of net carbs per 2 tablespoons (total carbs minus 8 g of fiber).

Why chia seed is keto?

On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; chia seed has 0 g per 2 tablespoons (9 g total − 8 g of fiber).

How much chia seed can I eat on keto?

To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~128 g of chia seed.

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Source: nutritional estimate (USDA-style reference) · Confidence: high
Reviewed by the Ketorai team · Last updated: August 9, 2026 · How we assign the verdict
For information only. This does not replace advice from a health professional.
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