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Quince
No
not keto

Quince

Fruit

Also: quince paste (when it's the jelly)

Quince is not keto: it has ~17 g of net carbs per 1 medium fruit, against the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.

Net carbs

17 g

per 1 medium fruit

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

It has about 17.6 g of net carbs per medium fruit, too much to stay in ketosis.

Nutrition facts for quince

0.1 g
Fat
0.5 g
Protein
2.4 g
Fiber

Why quince is not keto?

On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; quince has 17 g per 1 medium fruit (20 g total − 2 g of fiber).

How much quince can I eat on keto?

To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~37 g of quince. A better keto alternative is frutilla.

Best keto alternative

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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.