Tamari fits keto when used sparingly. It’s a usually gluten-free soy sauce alternative with low carbs per typical serving (~1g per tbsp); check labels for wheat and added sugars.
Is Tamari Keto?

YOUR PORTION
How much are you having?
Scale the published reference values to your portion.
Per 100 g (as listed by source). Curated estimate; estimated values.
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.
4.8gnet carbs in your portion
- Total carbs
- 4.8g
- Fiber
- 0g
- Protein
- 9g
- Fat
- 0.2g
- Calories
- 45
Tamari fits keto when used sparingly. It’s a usually gluten-free soy sauce alternative with low carbs per typical serving (~1g per tbsp); check labels for wheat and added sugars.
The 100 g reference amount provides 4.8g net carbs and can fit common keto portions.
- Net carbs (100 g)4.8g
- Protein (100 g)9g
- Fat (100 g)0.2g
- Keto verdictKeto-friendly
NUTRITION FACTS
Per 100 g (as listed by source)
Source: Curated estimate
Source fit: curated estimate; not an exact source match
Net-carb calculation: total carbohydrate - fiber
A USDA reference record exists, but the displayed basis or macros do not directly reproduce it, so KetoLens does not attribute these values to USDA. Check the current label for packaged products.
Nutrition record reviewed 2026-07-09. Maintained by KetoLens Team.
WHY IT'S KETO-FRIENDLY
- Low net carbs per tablespoon (~1g) adds umami without spiking carbs
- Works as a 1:1 swap for soy sauce in keto stir-fries and marinades
- Intense flavor means small amounts go a long way
PREPARATION SUGGESTIONS
STIR-FRIES
Use as the salty base for keto stir-fries with chicken-thighs, broccoli, and sesame-oil.
QUICK MARINADE
Mix tamari with garlic, ginger, and a splash of rice vinegar; marinate salmon or tofu, then pan-sear.
OPTIONAL BUYING OPTIONS
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