Is pumpkin keto?

Pumpkin

Limit / small portions Pumpkin can fit keto, but only in small, measured portions.

Lower in carbs than other winter squash. Fine in small portions or spread across a recipe.

Nutrition per serving

1 cup cubed · 116 g
Net carbs
7g
Calories
30kcal
Protein
1.2g
Fat
0.1g
Total carbs
7.5 g
Fiber
0.6 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 35%

About 83.3 g of pumpkin adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 72% of a typical serving.

Nutrition facts for pumpkin
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories30 kcal26 kcal
Total carbohydrate7.5 g6.5 g
Dietary fiber0.6 g0.5 g
Net carbs7 g6 g
Sugars 3.2 g 2.8 g
Protein1.2 g1 g
Fat0.1 g0.1 g

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Frequently asked questions

Is pumpkin keto?

Pumpkin can fit keto, but only in small, measured portions. Lower in carbs than other winter squash. Fine in small portions or spread across a recipe.

How many net carbs are in pumpkin?

1 cup cubed (116 g) of pumpkin has about 7 g net carbs (7.5 g total carbs minus 0.6 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 6 g net carbs.

How much pumpkin can I eat on keto?

About 83.3 g of pumpkin adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 72% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 35% of your carbs.

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #168448): Pumpkin, 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.

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