Is pomelo keto?

Pomelo

Not keto No — pomelo is not keto-friendly.

The giant cousin of grapefruit, with about 16 g net carbs per cup of sections. A few segments in a Thai-style salad is the way to fit it.

Nutrition per serving

1 cup sections · 190 g
Net carbs
16g
Calories
72kcal
Protein
1.4g
Fat
0.1g
Total carbs
18 g
Fiber
1.9 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 82%

About 58.1 g of pomelo adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 31% of a typical serving.

Nutrition facts for pomelo
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories72 kcal38 kcal
Total carbohydrate18 g9.6 g
Dietary fiber1.9 g1 g
Net carbs16 g8.6 g
Protein1.4 g0.8 g
Fat0.1 g0 g

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Frequently asked questions

Is pomelo keto?

No — pomelo is not keto-friendly. The giant cousin of grapefruit, with about 16 g net carbs per cup of sections. A few segments in a Thai-style salad is the way to fit it.

How many net carbs are in pomelo?

1 cup sections (190 g) of pomelo has about 16 g net carbs (18 g total carbs minus 1.9 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 8.6 g net carbs.

How much pomelo can I eat on keto?

About 58.1 g of pomelo adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 31% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 82% of your carbs.

What is a good keto substitute for pomelo?

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #167754): Pummelo, 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.

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