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Is Sesame seeds keto?

Sesame seeds is keto: it has ~2 g of net carbs per 1 tablespoon, within the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.

Net carbs = total − fiber

2 g

per 1 tablespoon

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

Sesame seeds are keto-friendly, with 2.6 grams of net carbs per serving.

Nutrition facts for sesame seeds

4.1 g
Fat
1.6 g
Protein
1.1 g
Fiber

How many carbs are in sesame seeds?

Sesame seeds has ~3 g of carbs and ~2 g of net carbs per 1 tablespoon (total carbs minus 1 g of fiber).

Why sesame seeds is keto?

On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; sesame seeds has 2 g per 1 tablespoon (3 g total − 1 g of fiber).

How much sesame seeds can I eat on keto?

To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~17 g of sesame seeds.

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Source: nutritional estimate (USDA-style reference) · Confidence: high
Reviewed by the Ketorai team · Last updated: July 5, 2026 · How we assign the verdict
For information only. This does not replace advice from a health professional.
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