Keto Approved
Sesame Oil
0.00g net carbs per 1 tablespoon
Sesame oil carries 0 g net carbs per tablespoon, so it slots into any keto meal with room to spare. Drizzle it over stir-fried greens or whisk it into a dressing for a toasted, nutty finish that adds 14 g of fat per serving.
By MeKeto Editorial · Last updated July 2026
Nutrition Facts
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One serving uses 0% of your 20g daily budget.
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Good to Know
Toasted versions (the dark amber kind from brands like Kadoya or La Tourangelle) carry a strong nutty punch, so a teaspoon or two is usually enough to season a stir-fry or salad dressing. The lighter, refined type has a higher smoke point if you want to actually cook with it. Read the label on blends, since some bottles cut pure sesame with cheaper soybean or canola oil, and a few prepared sesame dressings sneak in sugar that the plain oil never contains.
Is Sesame Oil Keto? The Full Answer
Sesame Oil contains 0.00g net carbs per 1 tablespoon (0.00g total carbs minus 0.00g fiber). Sesame oil carries 0 g net carbs per tablespoon, so it slots into any keto meal with room to spare. Drizzle it over stir-fried greens or whisk it into a dressing for a toasted, nutty finish that adds 14 g of fat per serving.
On a standard ketogenic diet, most people target 20-25g net carbs per day. A single serving uses 0% of a 20g daily carb limit. That makes Sesame Oil a reliable keto staple.
Measure Your Ketone Levels
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