Apple is not keto: it has ~20 g of net carbs per 1 medium apple, against the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.
Net carbs
20 g
per 1 medium apple
These are the carbs that count on keto: total carbs minus fiber.
A medium apple has about 20.6 g of net carbs, well above the keto limit and with a considerable glycemic index.
Nutrition facts for apple
0.3 g
Fat
0.5 g
Protein
4.4 g
Fiber
Why apple is not keto?
On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; apple has 20 g per 1 medium apple (25 g total − 4 g of fiber).
How much apple can I eat on keto?
To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~44 g of apple.
Related
✕No
Mango
46 g net
/ 1 medium fruit
✕No
Grapes
25 g net
/ 1 cup (stems removed)
~In moderation
Pineapple
9 g net
/ 1 medium slice
✕No
Blueberry
17 g net
/ 1 cup
~In moderation
Melon
11 g net
/ 1 cup, cubed
✕No
Banana
23 g net
/ 1 medium banana
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Source: nutritional estimate (USDA-style reference) · Confidence: high
Reviewed by the Ketorai team · Last updated: July 1, 2026 · How we assign the verdict
For information only. This does not replace advice from a health professional.
Reviewed by the Ketorai team · Last updated: July 1, 2026 · How we assign the verdict
For information only. This does not replace advice from a health professional.
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