Is Prickly pear keto?
Prickly pear is keto only in small portions: it has ~7 g of net carbs per 1 medium fruit, against the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.
Net carbs = total − fiber
7 g
per 1 medium fruit
These are the carbs that count on keto: total carbs minus fiber.
One medium prickly pear has 7.2g of net carbs, which is moderate for a keto diet.
Nutrition facts for prickly pear
How many carbs are in prickly pear?
Prickly pear has ~10 g of carbs and ~7 g of net carbs per 1 medium fruit (total carbs minus 3 g of fiber).
Why prickly pear is keto only in small portions?
On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; prickly pear has 7 g per 1 medium fruit (10 g total − 3 g of fiber).
How much prickly pear can I eat on keto?
To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~72 g of prickly pear.
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No
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Reviewed by the Ketorai team · Last updated: July 5, 2026 · How we assign the verdict
For information only. This does not replace advice from a health professional.
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