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Keto fruits: which ones fit and which don't
Which fruits you can eat on keto and which to avoid, ranked by net carbs with a clear yes / moderate / no verdict.
Yes, there are keto-friendly keto fruits options. The best: Loquat, Avocado, and Passion fruit. Below, the list with each verdict and net carbs per serving.
In moderation
Loquat
1 g net
/ 1 medium fruit
Yes
Avocado
1 g net
/ 1/2 medium avocado
In moderation
Passion fruit
2 g net
/ 1 medium fruit (pulp)
Yes
Coconut
2 g net
/ 1 medium piece (about 45 g)
Yes
Açaí
3 g net
/ 1 packet (100 g unsweetened frozen pulp)
Yes
Blackberries
3 g net
/ 1/2 cup
Yes
Raspberries
3 g net
/ 1/2 cup
Yes
Starfruit
3 g net
/ 1 medium fruit
Yes
Black raspberry
3 g net
/ 1/2 cup
Yes
Feijoa
3 g net
/ 1 medium fruit
Yes
Lime
4 g net
/ 1 medium unit (juice)
Yes
Meyer lemon
4 g net
/ 1 medium lemon
Yes
Guava
4 g net
/ 1 medium fruit
In moderation
Currant
6 g net
/ 1/2 cup
In moderation
Prickly pear
6 g net
/ 1 medium fruit
In moderation
Blackberry
6 g net
/ 1 cup
In moderation
Apricot
6 g net
/ 2 medium apricots
In moderation
Plum
6 g net
/ 1 medium plum
In moderation
Raspberry
6 g net
/ 1 cup
In moderation
Kumquat
7 g net
/ 4 pieces (typical serving)
In moderation
Cranberry
7 g net
/ 1 cup (whole, fresh)
In moderation
Clementine
7 g net
/ 1 medium piece
In moderation
Naranjilla
8 g net
/ 1 medium fruit
In moderation
Fig
8 g net
/ 1 medium fruit
In moderation
Kiwi
8 g net
/ 1 medium fruit
In moderation
Strawberries
8 g net
/ 1 cup (whole)
In moderation
Strawberry
8 g net
/ 1 cup (whole)
In moderation
Wild strawberry
8 g net
/ 1 cup
In moderation
Pineapple
9 g net
/ 1 medium slice
In moderation
Dragon fruit
10 g net
/ 1/2 medium fruit
In moderation
Mandarin orange
10 g net
/ 1 medium piece
In moderation
Mandarin
10 g net
/ 1 medium fruit
In moderation
Sweet granadilla
10 g net
/ 1 medium unit
In moderation
Cape gooseberry
10 g net
/ 1 cup
In moderation
Watermelon
10 g net
/ 1 cup, cubed
In moderation
Pink grapefruit
11 g net
/ 1/2 medium fruit
In moderation
Grapefruit
11 g net
/ 1/2 medium fruit
In moderation
Melon
11 g net
/ 1 cup, cubed
In moderation
Peach
12 g net
/ 1 medium fruit
No
Orange
12 g net
/ 1 medium
No
White peach
12 g net
/ 1 medium peach
No
Nectarine
12 g net
/ 1 medium
No
Pomegranate
12 g net
/ 1/2 cup of seeds
No
Cantaloupe
13 g net
/ 1 cup, cubed
No
Blood orange
13 g net
/ 1 medium
No
Papaya
13 g net
/ 1 cup, cubed
No
Prune
13 g net
/ 3 pieces
No
Lucuma
13 g net
/ 1/2 medium fruit (pulp)
No
Tamarind
17 g net
/ 1/4 cup of pulp (about 5 pods)
No
Quince
17 g net
/ 1 medium fruit
No
Blueberry
17 g net
/ 1 cup
No
Cherimoya
18 g net
/ 1/2 medium fruit
No
Cherry
19 g net
/ 1 cup (pitted)
No
Apple
20 g net
/ 1 medium apple
No
Pear
21 g net
/ 1 medium
No
Banana
23 g net
/ 1 medium banana
No
Persimmon
25 g net
/ 1 medium fruit
No
Black grapes
25 g net
/ 1 cup
No
Green grapes
25 g net
/ 1 cup (seedless)
No
Grapes
25 g net
/ 1 cup (stems removed)
No
Lychee
28 g net
/ 1 cup (flesh)
No
Raisins
30 g net
/ 1 small box (1/4 cup)
No
Soursop
30 g net
/ 1 cup of pulp
No
Date
32 g net
/ 2 medium pieces
No
Jackfruit
37 g net
/ 1 cup, chopped
No
Mango
46 g net
/ 1 medium fruit
No
Mamey
46 g net
/ 1/2 medium fruit
Frequently asked questions
Which keto fruits can I eat on keto?
On keto you can eat Avocado, Coconut, Açaí, and Blackberries, with few net carbs per serving.
Which keto fruits should I avoid on keto?
Better avoid Orange, White peach, and Nectarine: too many net carbs to stay in ketosis.