Lucuma is not keto: it has ~13 g of net carbs per 1/2 medium fruit (pulp), against the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.
Net carbs
13 g
per 1/2 medium fruit (pulp)
These are the carbs that count on keto: total carbs minus fiber.
It provides about 13.5 g of net carbs per serving and has a high glycemic index, which makes it a poor fit for keto.
Nutrition facts for lucuma
Why lucuma is not keto?
On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; lucuma has 13 g per 1/2 medium fruit (pulp) (15 g total − 1 g of fiber).
How much lucuma can I eat on keto?
To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~22 g of lucuma. A better keto alternative is frutilla.
Best keto alternative
Related
✕No
✕No
✕No
~In moderation
✕No
✕No
See all: Frutas keto
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.
Something off? Let us know.
Search another food