Fresh fruits are an excellent source of nutrition but they are also loaded with sugar which means they are high in carbohydrates. But there is good news for fruit lovers. There are a few low to moderate carb keto-friendly fruits that you can enjoy in smaller quantities. You have to watch the amount you eat during the keto diet.
You can still get the benefits of fruits and maintain ketosis with the right amounts of consumption. Most of the fruits listed below are okay for you to have a cup or so, perhaps a single slice or two on a daily basis, especially when you are first starting out and are looking to keep your carb count low.
As you progress and get a better handle on your carb threshold, it is alright to increase the quantity of these foods while staying within your designated limit of carbs.
Top 14 Low-Carbs Keto-Friendly Fruits
Here is the list of keto-friendly fruits that you can eat on the keto diet.
1. Apricot
100 grams of apricot fruit provides the following nutrition:
- Calories: 48 kcal
- Protein: 1.4 g
- Fat: 0.4 g
- Carbs: 11 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Net Carbs: 9 g
2. Blackberries
100 grams of blackberries provides the following nutrition:
- Calories: 43 kcal
- Protein: 1.4 g
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbs: 9.6 g
- Fiber: 5.3 g
- Net Carbs: 4.3 g
3. Blueberries
100 grams of blueberries provides the following nutrition:
- Calories: 57 kcal
- Protein: 0.7 g
- Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbs: 14 g
- Fiber: 2.4 g
- Net Carbs: 13.6 g
4. Cantaloupe
100 grams of cantaloupe provides the following nutrition:
- Calories: 34 kcal
- Protein: 0.8 g
- Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbs: 8.2 g
- Fiber: 0.9 g
- Net Carbs: 7.3 g
5. Cherries
100 grams of cherries provide the following nutrition:
- Calories: 63 kcal
- Protein: 1.1 g
- Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbs: 16 g
- Fiber: 2.1 g
- Net Carbs: 13.9 g
6. Cranberries
100 grams of cranberries provide the following nutrition:
- Calories: 46 kcal
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbs: 12 g
- Fiber: 3.6 g
- Net Carbs: 8.4 g
7. Grapefruit
100 grams of grapefruit provide the following nutrition:
- Calories: 42 kcal
- Protein: 0.8 g
- Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbs: 11 g
- Fiber: 1.6 g
- Net Carbs: 9.4 g
8. Honeydew
100 grams of honeydew provide the following nutrition:
- Calories: 36 kcal
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbs: 9.1 g
- Fiber: 0.8 g
- Net Carbs: 8.3 g
9. Kiwi
100 grams of kiwi provide the following nutrition:
- Calories: 61 kcal
- Protein: 1.1 g
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbs: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Net Carbs: 12 g
10. Lemon
100 grams of lemon provide the following nutrition:
- Calories: 29 kcal
- Protein: 1.1 g
- Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbs: 9.3 g
- Fiber: 2.8 g
- Net Carbs: 6.5 g
11. Lime
100 grams of lemons provide the following nutrition:
- Calories: 30 kcal
- Protein: 0.7 g
- Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbs: 11 g
- Fiber: 2.8 g
- Net Carbs: 8.3 g
12. Peaches
100 grams of peaches provide the following nutrition:
- Calories: 39 kcal
- Protein: 0.9 g
- Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbs: 9.5 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Net Carbs: 8 g
13. Raspberries
100 grams of raspberries provide the following nutrition:
- Calories: 52 kcal
- Protein: 1.2 g
- Fat: 0.7 g
- Carbs: 12 g
- Fiber: 6.5 g
- Net Carbs: 5.5 g
14. Strawberries
100 grams of strawberries provide the following nutrition:
- Calories: 32 kcal
- Protein: 0.7 g
- Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbs: 7.7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Net Carbs: 5.7 g
Nutrition Facts Source: USDA
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