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Melon
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In moderation

Melon

Fruit

Also: cantaloupe and muskmelon

Melon is keto only in small portions: it has ~11 g of net carbs per 1 cup, cubed, against the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.

Net carbs

11 g

per 1 cup, cubed

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

It has about 11.7 g of net carbs per cup, and it's easy to overeat because of its high glycemic index.

Nutrition facts for melon

0.3 g
Fat
1.3 g
Protein
1.4 g
Fiber

Why melon is keto only in small portions?

On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; melon has 11 g per 1 cup, cubed (13 g total − 1 g of fiber).

How much melon can I eat on keto?

To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~68 g of melon.

Related

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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.