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Fruits to avoid on keto: the highest in carbs
The fruits with the most net carbs — the ones that knock you out of ketosis — and their keto-friendly swaps, with grams per serving.
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1
MameyNo46 g net / 1/2 medium fruit
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2
MangoNo46 g net / 1 medium fruit
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3
JackfruitNo37 g net / 1 cup, chopped
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4
DateNo32 g net / 2 medium pieces
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5
SoursopNo30 g net / 1 cup of pulp
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6
RaisinsNo30 g net / 1 small box (1/4 cup)
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7
LycheeNo28 g net / 1 cup (flesh)
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8
GrapesNo25 g net / 1 cup (stems removed)
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9
Green grapesNo25 g net / 1 cup (seedless)
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10
Black grapesNo25 g net / 1 cup
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11
PersimmonNo25 g net / 1 medium fruit
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12
BananaNo23 g net / 1 medium banana
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13
PearNo21 g net / 1 medium
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14
AppleNo20 g net / 1 medium apple
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15
CherryNo19 g net / 1 cup (pitted)
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16
CherimoyaNo18 g net / 1/2 medium fruit
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17
BlueberryNo17 g net / 1 cup
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18
QuinceNo17 g net / 1 medium fruit
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19
TamarindNo17 g net / 1/4 cup of pulp (about 5 pods)
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20
LucumaNo13 g net / 1/2 medium fruit (pulp)
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21
PruneNo13 g net / 3 pieces
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22
PapayaNo13 g net / 1 cup, cubed
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23
Blood orangeNo13 g net / 1 medium
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24
CantaloupeNo13 g net / 1 cup, cubed
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25
PomegranateNo12 g net / 1/2 cup of seeds
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26
NectarineNo12 g net / 1 medium
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27
White peachNo12 g net / 1 medium peach
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28
OrangeNo12 g net / 1 medium
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29
PeachIn moderation12 g net / 1 medium fruit
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30
MelonIn moderation11 g net / 1 cup, cubed
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31
Pink grapefruitIn moderation11 g net / 1/2 medium fruit
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32
GrapefruitIn moderation11 g net / 1/2 medium fruit
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33
WatermelonIn moderation10 g net / 1 cup, cubed
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34
Cape gooseberryIn moderation10 g net / 1 cup
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35
Sweet granadillaIn moderation10 g net / 1 medium unit
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36
Mandarin orangeIn moderation10 g net / 1 medium piece
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37
MandarinIn moderation10 g net / 1 medium fruit
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38
Dragon fruitIn moderation10 g net / 1/2 medium fruit
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39
PineappleIn moderation9 g net / 1 medium slice
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40
Wild strawberryIn moderation8 g net / 1 cup
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41
StrawberryIn moderation8 g net / 1 cup (whole)
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42
StrawberriesIn moderation8 g net / 1 cup (whole)
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43
KiwiIn moderation8 g net / 1 medium fruit
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44
FigIn moderation8 g net / 1 medium fruit
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45
NaranjillaIn moderation8 g net / 1 medium fruit
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46
ClementineIn moderation7 g net / 1 medium piece
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47
CranberryIn moderation7 g net / 1 cup (whole, fresh)
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48
KumquatIn moderation7 g net / 4 pieces (typical serving)
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49
RaspberryIn moderation6 g net / 1 cup
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50
PlumIn moderation6 g net / 1 medium plum
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51
ApricotIn moderation6 g net / 2 medium apricots
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52
BlackberryIn moderation6 g net / 1 cup
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53
CurrantIn moderation6 g net / 1/2 cup
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54
Prickly pearIn moderation6 g net / 1 medium fruit
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55
Passion fruitIn moderation2 g net / 1 medium fruit (pulp)
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56
LoquatIn moderation1 g net / 1 medium fruit
Frequently asked questions
Which fruits to avoid on should I avoid on keto?
Better avoid Mamey, Mango, and Jackfruit: too many net carbs to stay in ketosis.