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Currant
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In moderation

Currant

Fruit

Also: red currant, black currant, and cassis

Currant is keto only in small portions: it has ~6 g of net carbs per 1/2 cup, against the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.

Net carbs

6 g

per 1/2 cup

These are the carbs that count on keto: total carbs minus fiber.

Provides about 6 g of net carbs per half cup; it's easy to overeat.

Nutrition facts for currant

0.1 g
Fat
0.8 g
Protein
2.4 g
Fiber

Why currant is keto only in small portions?

On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; currant has 6 g per 1/2 cup (8 g total − 2 g of fiber).

How much currant can I eat on keto?

To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~47 g of currant. A better keto alternative is frambuesa.

Best keto alternative

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Source: nutritional estimate (USDA-style reference) · Confidence: medium
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.