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Dragon fruit
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Dragon fruit

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Is Dragon fruit keto?

Dragon fruit is not keto: it has ~16 g of net carbs per 1 medium fruit, against the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.

Net carbs = total − fiber

16 g

per 1 medium fruit

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

Dragon fruit is not keto-friendly as one medium fruit contains 16 net carbs.

Nutrition facts for dragon fruit

0.8 g
Fat
2 g
Protein
4 g
Fiber

How many carbs are in dragon fruit?

Dragon fruit has ~20 g of carbs and ~16 g of net carbs per 1 medium fruit (total carbs minus 4 g of fiber).

Why dragon fruit is not keto?

On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; dragon fruit has 16 g per 1 medium fruit (20 g total − 4 g of fiber).

How much dragon fruit can I eat on keto?

To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~63 g of dragon fruit. A better keto alternative is frambuesa.

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Source: nutritional estimate (USDA-style reference) · Confidence: high
Reviewed by the Ketorai team · Last updated: July 5, 2026 · How we assign the verdict
For information only. This does not replace advice from a health professional.
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