Is soy sauce keto?
A keto day allows it: 0.7 g net carbs in each 1 tbsp (16 g) of soy sauce.
- Carbs (net)
- 0.7 g
- Carbs, total
- 0.8 grams
- Fiber
- 0.1 grams
- Protein
- 1.3 grams
- Fat
- 0.1 grams
- Calories
- 8 kcal
For a 20 g keto day, that is 3%.

Condiments and fats with fewer carbs
| Food | Serving | Net carbs (g) |
|---|---|---|
| Mayonnaise | 1 tbsp (13.8 g) | 0.1 |
Eating keto with soy sauce
Each 1 tbsp (16 g) portion of soy sauce carries 0.7 g net carbs, or 3% of a 20 g keto day.
Because each serving carries 0.7 g, soy sauce fits a keto day and leaves plenty of room for other food.
That same serving of soy sauce provides 1.3 g protein with 0.1 g fat and 8 kcal.
Net carbs come from total carbs: remove the 0.1 g of fiber from 0.8 g of total carbs.
Looking for fewer carbs than soy sauce? Butter has 0 g net carbs for each 1 tbsp (14.2 g).
Nutrition facts from USDA FoodData Central: Soy sauce from soy and wheat, shoyu (FDC 174277)