Lychee is not keto: it has ~28 g of net carbs per 1 cup (flesh), against the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.
Net carbs
28 g
per 1 cup (flesh)
These are the carbs that count on keto: total carbs minus fiber.
One cup of lychee has about 28.9 g of net carbs—too many to stay in ketosis, and it's high in sugar.
Nutrition facts for lychee
0.8 g
Fat
1.6 g
Protein
2.5 g
Fiber
Why lychee is not keto?
On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; lychee has 28 g per 1 cup (flesh) (31 g total − 2 g of fiber).
How much lychee can I eat on keto?
To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~33 g of lychee. A better keto alternative is frutilla.
Best keto alternative
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
See all: Frutas keto
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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