Are apples keto?
Apples
Not keto No — apples are not keto-friendly.
A medium apple has about 21 g net carbs — roughly a whole day on strict keto.
Nutrition per serving
1 medium apple · 182 g- Net carbs
- 21g
- Calories
- 95kcal
- Protein
- 0.5g
- Fat
- 0.3g
- Total carbs
- 25 g
- Fiber
- 4.4 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 104%
1.0× the daily limit
About 43.9 g of apples adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 24% of a typical serving.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 95 kcal | 52 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 25 g | 14 g |
| Dietary fiber | 4.4 g | 2.4 g |
| Net carbs | 21 g | 11 g |
| Sugars | 19 g | 10 g |
| Protein | 0.5 g | 0.3 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g | 0.2 g |
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If you do eat apples
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For "apple" crunch in salads, try thin slices of jicama. - Zucchini cooked with cinnamon and sweetener makes a convincing mock apple crisp.
Better keto swaps for apples
Keto-friendly fruit & sweet swaps 6 alternatives with carb comparisons and recipes Read guide Low-carb recipes that replace apples
Frequently asked questions
Are apples keto?
No — apples are not keto-friendly. A medium apple has about 21 g net carbs — roughly a whole day on strict keto.
How many net carbs are in apples?
1 medium apple (182 g) of apples has about 21 g net carbs (25 g total carbs minus 4.4 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 11 g net carbs.
How much apples can I eat on keto?
About 43.9 g of apples adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 24% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 104% of your carbs.
What is a good keto substitute for apples?
Try strawberries, raspberries, jicama. See our full guide: keto-friendly fruit & sweet swaps.
