Pumpkin is keto only in small portions: it has ~9 g of net carbs per 1 cup cooked, mashed, against the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.
Net carbs
9 g
per 1 cup cooked, mashed
These are the carbs that count on keto: total carbs minus fiber.
One cup of cooked pumpkin has about 9.3 g net carbs, so keep portions small to stay in ketosis.
Nutrition facts for pumpkin
0.2 g
Fat
1.8 g
Protein
2.7 g
Fiber
Why pumpkin is keto only in small portions?
On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; pumpkin has 9 g per 1 cup cooked, mashed (12 g total − 2 g of fiber).
How much pumpkin can I eat on keto?
To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~132 g of pumpkin.
Related
Yes
Kimchi
1 g net
/ 1/2 cup
Yes
Sauerkraut
1 g net
/ 1/2 cup
Yes
Cauliflower rice
3 g net
/ 1 cup
Yes
Seaweed
0 g net
/ 1/4 cup dried (10 g)
No
Butternut squash
13 g net
/ 1 cup, cubed
Yes
Green bean
4 g net
/ 1 cup
See all: Keto vegetables
Source: nutritional estimate (USDA-style reference) · Confidence: high
Reviewed by the Ketorai team · Last updated: July 2, 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 2, 2026 · How we assign the verdict
For information only. This does not replace advice from a health professional.
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