Is watermelon keto?
Watermelon
Mostly water, but a cup still has around 11 g net carbs. A few cubes can fit occasionally.
Nutrition per serving
1 cup diced · 152 g- Net carbs
- 11g
- Calories
- 46kcal
- Protein
- 0.9g
- Fat
- 0.2g
- Total carbs
- 12 g
- Fiber
- 0.6 g
About 69.4 g of watermelon adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 46% of a typical serving.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 46 kcal | 30 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 12 g | 7.6 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0.6 g | 0.4 g |
| Net carbs | 11 g | 7.2 g |
| Sugars | 9.4 g | 6.2 g |
| Protein | 0.9 g | 0.6 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.2 g |
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Frequently asked questions
Is watermelon keto?
No — watermelon is not keto-friendly. Mostly water, but a cup still has around 11 g net carbs. A few cubes can fit occasionally.
How many net carbs are in watermelon?
1 cup diced (152 g) of watermelon has about 11 g net carbs (12 g total carbs minus 0.6 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 7.2 g net carbs.
How much watermelon can I eat on keto?
About 69.4 g of watermelon adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 46% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 55% of your carbs.
What is a good keto substitute for watermelon?
Try strawberries, raspberries, cucumber. See our full guide: keto-friendly fruit & sweet swaps.