Are cranberries (fresh) keto?

Cranberries (fresh)

Limit / small portions Cranberries (fresh) can fit keto, but only in small, measured portions.

Fresh cranberries are tart and moderately low in carbs. Dried cranberries and cranberry sauce are loaded with sugar.

Nutrition per serving

½ cup · 50 g
Net carbs
4.2g
Calories
23kcal
Protein
0.2g
Fat
0.1g
Total carbs
6 g
Fiber
1.8 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 21%

About 59.5 g of cranberries (fresh) adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 1.2 typical servings.

Nutrition facts for cranberries (fresh)
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories23 kcal46 kcal
Total carbohydrate6 g12 g
Dietary fiber1.8 g3.6 g
Net carbs4.2 g8.4 g
Sugars 2.1 g 4.3 g
Protein0.2 g0.5 g
Fat0.1 g0.1 g

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Frequently asked questions

Are cranberries (fresh) keto?

Cranberries (fresh) can fit keto, but only in small, measured portions. Fresh cranberries are tart and moderately low in carbs. Dried cranberries and cranberry sauce are loaded with sugar.

How many net carbs are in cranberries (fresh)?

½ cup (50 g) of cranberries (fresh) has about 4.2 g net carbs (6 g total carbs minus 1.8 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 8.4 g net carbs.

How much cranberries (fresh) can I eat on keto?

About 59.5 g of cranberries (fresh) adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 1.2 typical servings. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 21% of your carbs.

What is a good keto substitute for cranberries (fresh)?

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #171722): Cranberries, raw. Net carbs = total carbohydrate − fiber. Rating: Limit / small portions — Fits keto only in measured portions — roughly 5–10 g net carbs per serving, or easy to overeat. How we rate foods. Last reviewed October 18, 2026.

Typical price: about $5.58/lb — USDA ERS 2023 average (cranberries, dried: $5.26/lb as sold), adjusted +6% for inflation to September 2026. How we estimate prices

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