KETO VERDICTYES
Chives are excellent for keto—only ~1.9g net carbs per 100g, and they’re used in tiny garnish amounts, making their carb impact negligible. Delicate onion flavor adds fresh, bright notes and color to keto dishes.
Are Chives Keto?
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YOUR PORTION
How much are you having?
Scale the published reference values to your portion.
Per 100 g (as listed by source). USDA FoodData Central.
How this is calculated
total carbohydrate - fiber. Each published value is multiplied by your portion divided by the reference amount. No extra fiber, sugar alcohol or allulose deductions are applied here.
Grams and milliliters are not interchangeable. Household measures require a food-specific conversion; check your scale or product label.
1.9gnet carbs in your portion
- Total carbs
- 4.4g
- Fiber
- 2.5g
- Protein
- 3.3g
- Fat
- 0.7g
- Calories
- 30
Chives are excellent for keto—only ~1.9g net carbs per 100g, and they’re used in tiny garnish amounts, making their carb impact negligible. Delicate onion flavor adds fresh, bright notes and color to keto dishes.
- Net carbs (100 g)1.9g
- Protein (100 g)3.3g
- Fat (100 g)0.7g
- Keto verdictKeto-friendly
NUTRITION FACTS
Per 100 g (as listed by source)
Net Carbs
1.9g
Total Carbs
4.4g
Fiber
2.5g
Protein
3.3g
Fat
0.7g
Calories
30
Source: USDA FoodData Central reference record
Source fit: generic reference; variety, brand, or preparation may differ
Net-carb calculation: total carbohydrate - fiber
This USDA record is used as a generic nutrition reference; variety, brand, or preparation may differ.
Nutrition record reviewed 2026-07-09. Maintained by KetoLens Team.
WHY IT'S KETO-FRIENDLY
- Minimal carbs: ~1.9g net per 100g (a 5g sprinkle ≈ 0.1g net)
- Used in tiny amounts: flavor boost without denting carb budget
- Delicate onion taste without the sharpness of raw onion
- Versatile garnish for eggs, fish, salads, and creamy dips
- No cooking required—add at the end to preserve freshness
- Easy to grow at home for an always-fresh, low-carb herb
PREPARATION SUGGESTIONS
FRESH GARNISH
Snip with scissors over finished dishes. Perfect on eggs, soups, and cauliflower mash.
COMPOUND BUTTER
Fold finely chopped chives into softened butter with salt. Slice onto hot steaks or veggies.
CREAM CHEESE MIX
Stir into cream cheese; spread on cucumber rounds or celery sticks.
OMELET ADDITION
Sprinkle into omelets or scrambled eggs just before folding for classic flavor.
SOUR CREAM TOPPING
Mix with sour cream or Greek yogurt for a quick dip or dollop for grilled meats.
SALAD DRESSING
Whisk into vinaigrettes or creamy dressings for subtle onion notes.