Lime is keto only in small portions: it has ~5 g of net carbs per 1 medium, against the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.
Net carbs
5 g
per 1 medium
These are the carbs that count on keto: total carbs minus fiber.
A medium lime has about 5.2 g of net carbs, but you usually only use the juice, which greatly reduces its impact.
Nutrition facts for lime
0.1 g
Fat
0.5 g
Protein
1.9 g
Fiber
Why lime is keto only in small portions?
On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; lime has 5 g per 1 medium (7 g total − 1 g of fiber).
How much lime can I eat on keto?
To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~64 g of lime.
Related
✕No
Mango
46 g net
/ 1 medium fruit
✕No
Banana
23 g net
/ 1 medium banana
✕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
✕No
Apple
20 g net
/ 1 medium apple
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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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