Are cherries keto?

Cherries

Not keto No — cherries are not keto-friendly.

Sweet cherries have about 21 g net carbs per cup.

Nutrition per serving

1 cup pitted · 154 g
Net carbs
21g
Calories
97kcal
Protein
1.6g
Fat
0.3g
Total carbs
25 g
Fiber
3.2 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 107%

About 36 g of cherries adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 23% of a typical serving.

Nutrition facts for cherries
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories97 kcal63 kcal
Total carbohydrate25 g16 g
Dietary fiber3.2 g2.1 g
Net carbs21 g14 g
Sugars 20 g 13 g
Protein1.6 g1.1 g
Fat0.3 g0.2 g

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Frequently asked questions

Are cherries keto?

No — cherries are not keto-friendly. Sweet cherries have about 21 g net carbs per cup.

How many net carbs are in cherries?

1 cup pitted (154 g) of cherries has about 21 g net carbs (25 g total carbs minus 3.2 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 14 g net carbs.

How much cherries can I eat on keto?

About 36 g of cherries adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 23% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 107% of your carbs.

What is a good keto substitute for cherries?

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #171719): Cherries, sweet, raw. Net carbs = total carbohydrate − fiber. Rating: Not keto — More than about 10 g net carbs per typical serving. Swap it for a low-carb alternative. How we rate foods. Last reviewed October 18, 2026.

Typical price: about $4.22/lb — USDA ERS 2023 average (cherries, fresh: $3.66/lb as sold, 92% usable), adjusted +6% for inflation to September 2026. How we estimate prices

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