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Lucuma
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not keto

Lucuma

Fruit

Also: lucma and Andean mamey

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

0.3 g
Fat
1.5 g
Protein
1.5 g
Fiber

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

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See all: Frutas keto

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.