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Are pears keto friendly?

Pears
pears
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Serving size
1.4 oz (40g)
Calories
23
% Daily Value*
Total Carbohydrate
6g
5%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
Total sugars
4g
4%
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Total Fat
0g
0%
Sodium
0mg
0%
Protein
0g
0%
Vitamin C
2mg
2%
* 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. Pears aren't really keto-friendly.

Pears have 6 grams of total carbs, with about 1 gram coming from fiber and 4 grams from sugar. The net carbs totals to 5 grams. This makes pears ill-suited for people following a keto diet.

pears marcronutrient breakdown
Marcronutrient breakdown of pears

Alternatives

Consider these keto-friendly alternatives:

Avocados

Avocados are a good keto option. They contain 17 grams of total carbs, with about 1 gram coming from sugar and 13 grams from fiber. The net carbs sums to 4 grams, 1 gram lower than pears.

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