Keto Approved
Lemon Juice
2.50g net carbs per 2 tablespoons (fresh)
2.5g net carbs for 2 tbsp. Use freely for flavor. Rich in vitamin C.
Built by Barron Hansen · Last updated July 2026
Nutrition Facts
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One serving uses 13% of your 20g daily budget.
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Good to Know
A fresh lemon yields roughly 2 to 3 tablespoons of juice, so one fruit covers most recipes without pushing carbs anywhere near your limit. Skip bottled options like ReaLemon if you can, since some shelf-stable versions add sugar or sweeteners that quietly raise the count. When a label reads lemonade or lemon drink rather than pure juice, expect cane sugar or syrup hiding in there.
Is Lemon Juice Keto? The Full Answer
Lemon Juice contains 2.50g net carbs per 2 tablespoons (fresh) (2.60g total carbs minus 0.10g fiber). 2.5g net carbs for 2 tbsp. Use freely for flavor. Rich in vitamin C.
On a standard ketogenic diet, most people target 20-25g net carbs per day. A single serving uses 13% of a 20g daily carb limit. That makes Lemon Juice a reliable keto staple.
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