KETO VERDICTMODERATE
Coconut aminos can fit keto in small amounts, but it isn’t carb-free. Expect roughly ~20g net carbs per 100g (≈3g per tablespoon). Use as a flavor accent, not a free-pour sauce.
Are Coconut Aminos Keto?
Asian Sauces
Coconut aminos can fit keto in small amounts, but it isn’t carb-free. Expect roughly ~20g net carbs per 100g (≈3g per tablespoon). Use as a flavor accent, not a free-pour sauce.
- Net carbs (100g)20g
- Protein (100g)0g
- Fat (100g)0g
- Keto verdictEnjoy in moderation
NUTRITION FACTS
Per 100g (raw)
Net Carbs
20g
Total Carbs
20g
Fiber
0g
Protein
0g
Fat
0g
Calories
100
Source: USDA FoodData Central
HOW TO ENJOY IT ON KETO
- Works in small portions (≈1 tsp ~1g net carbs if ~3g/tbsp)
- Lower sodium than many soy sauces, helpful for salt-sensitive eaters
- Gluten-free and soy-free alternative for Asian-style seasoning
- Adds umami/savory-sweet depth without added table sugar
- Easy to dilute with water or stock to stretch flavor per carb
- Best used as a finishing splash rather than a primary sauce
HEALTH BENEFITS
- Naturally gluten-free and soy-free; suitable for many dietary needs
- Typically lower sodium than standard soy sauce
- Provides trace minerals from coconut sap (small amounts)
- Can enhance palatability of veggie-heavy keto meals, supporting adherence
PREPARATION SUGGESTIONS
STIR-FRIES
Use as a soy-sauce alternative for keto stir-fries—add near the end and taste as you go.
QUICK MARINADE
Mix with sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and a splash of vinegar-apple-cider for a fast meat or tofu marinade.
DIPPING SAUCE
Combine with chili (sriracha), lime juice, and a little fish-sauce for a balanced, low-carb dip.
SALAD DRESSING
Whisk with olive-oil, vinegar-apple-cider, and a pinch of allulose for an umami vinaigrette.
WHERE TO BUY
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Coconut Secret Coconut Aminos, 8 fl oz
Coconut Secret is the best-selling, top-recommended coconut aminos brand (rated the #1 pick by The Coconut Mama) and its two-ingredient formula has 73% less sodium than soy sauce, making it a cleaner umami swap for keto cooks who still need to watch its natural sugar content per serving.
Bragg Organic Coconut Liquid Aminos Seasoning, 10 fl oz
Bragg's coconut aminos ferments coconut blossom nectar with organic apple cider vinegar, giving it a saltier, more soy-sauce-like punch than sweeter competitors, and the century-old health-food brand backs it with USDA Organic and Non-GMO Project certification for keto cooks who want a familiar umami profile without the soy.
Big Tree Farms Organic Coco Aminos, Original, 10 fl oz
Made in small batches in Bali from organic coconut blossom nectar and Balinese sea salt, Big Tree Farms' coco aminos typically runs cheaper per ounce than the category's best-known names, making it a solid low-cost entry point for keto cooks who want an organic, kosher, non-GMO soy-sauce swap without paying a premium-brand markup.