Is lemon keto?
Lemon
Keto-friendly Yes — lemon is keto-friendly.
Used for juice and zest rather than eaten whole, lemons add brightness for very few carbs.
Nutrition per serving
1 lemon (flesh) · 58 g- Net carbs
- 3.8g
- Calories
- 17kcal
- Protein
- 0.6g
- Fat
- 0.2g
- Total carbs
- 5.4 g
- Fiber
- 1.6 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 19%
0.2× the daily limit
About 76.9 g of lemon adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 1.3 typical servings.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 17 kcal | 29 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 5.4 g | 9.3 g |
| Dietary fiber | 1.6 g | 2.8 g |
| Net carbs | 3.8 g | 6.5 g |
| Sugars | 1.5 g | 2.5 g |
| Protein | 0.6 g | 1.1 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.3 g |
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Frequently asked questions
Is lemon keto?
Yes — lemon is keto-friendly. Used for juice and zest rather than eaten whole, lemons add brightness for very few carbs.
How many net carbs are in lemon?
1 lemon (flesh) (58 g) of lemon has about 3.8 g net carbs (5.4 g total carbs minus 1.6 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 6.5 g net carbs.
How much lemon can I eat on keto?
About 76.9 g of lemon adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 1.3 typical servings. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 19% of your carbs.
