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Dragon fruit
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In moderation

Dragon fruit

Fruit

Also: pitaya and pitahaya

Dragon fruit is keto only in small portions: it has ~10 g of net carbs per 1/2 medium fruit, against the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.

Net carbs

10 g

per 1/2 medium fruit

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

It provides about 10 g of net carbs per half fruit, so it's best to limit the portion to avoid falling out of ketosis.

Nutrition facts for dragon fruit

0.4 g
Fat
1.2 g
Protein
3 g
Fiber

Why dragon fruit is keto only in small portions?

On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; dragon fruit has 10 g per 1/2 medium fruit (13 g total − 3 g of fiber).

How much dragon fruit can I eat on keto?

To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~50 g of dragon fruit. 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.