Spices

Spices and seasonings, like condiments, are sometimes overlooked when calculating the nutrients in a meal. So you'll have to check the nutrition labels before buying anything because many common spices have added sugar or carbohydrates that aren't allowed on a low-carb diet.

In some cases, these little but potent ingredients may carry taste as well as a smattering of carbohydrates. Here are a few examples: One teaspoon of garlic powder has roughly two grams of total and net carbohydrates. One teaspoon of onion powder contains roughly a gram and a half of total and net carbohydrates. The cumin includes under a gram of total and net carbohydrates per teaspoon. Paprika provides over a gram of total and net carbohydrates per teaspoon.