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Is coconut water keto friendly?

Coconut water
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Serving size
8 fl oz (240ml)
Calories
45
% Daily Value*
Total Carbohydrate
9g
7%
Dietary Fiber
3g
8%
Total sugars
6g
6%
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Total Fat
0g
0%
Sodium
248mg
17%
Protein
2g
3%
Calcium
57mg
4%
Iron
1mg
4%
Potassium
591mg
13%
Vitamin C
6mg
6%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

No, coconut water isn't really keto-friendly.

Coconut water has 9 grams of carbs. Approximately 3 grams is from fiber and 6 grams comes from sugar. This results in 6 grams of net carbs. This makes coconut water a poor choice for a keto diet

coconut water marcronutrient breakdown
Marcronutrient breakdown of coconut water

Alternatives

Consider the following keto-friendly options:

Club soda

Club soda is a keto-friendly alternative. It has zero total carbohydrates, so also no net carbs, 6 grams fewer than coconut water.

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