Cantaloupe is not keto: it has ~13 g of net carbs per 1 cup, cubed, against the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.
Net carbs
13 g
per 1 cup, cubed
These are the carbs that count on keto: total carbs minus fiber.
One cup of cubed cantaloupe has about 13 g net carbs, exceeding the keto limit, and its natural sugars make it easy to overeat.
Nutrition facts for cantaloupe
0.3 g
Fat
1.3 g
Protein
1.4 g
Fiber
Why cantaloupe is not keto?
On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; cantaloupe has 13 g per 1 cup, cubed (14 g total − 1 g of fiber).
How much cantaloupe can I eat on keto?
To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~62 g of cantaloupe.
Related
Yes
Blackberries
3 g net
/ 1/2 cup
No
Mango
46 g net
/ 1 medium fruit
No
Banana
23 g net
/ 1 medium banana
In moderation
Pineapple
9 g net
/ 1 medium slice
No
Blueberry
17 g net
/ 1 cup
No
Grapes
25 g net
/ 1 cup (stems removed)
See all: Keto fruits
Source: nutritional estimate (USDA-style reference) · Confidence: high
Reviewed by the Ketorai team · Last updated: July 2, 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 2, 2026 · How we assign the verdict
For information only. This does not replace advice from a health professional.
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