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Is watermelon keto friendly?

Watermelon
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Serving size
1 serving (255g)
Calories
84
% Daily Value*
Total Carbohydrate
21g
16%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
Total sugars
17g
17%
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Total Fat
0g
0%
Sodium
3mg
0%
Protein
2g
3%
Calcium
20mg
2%
Iron
1mg
4%
Potassium
314mg
7%
Vitamin C
23mg
25%
* 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. Watermelon isn't keto-friendly.

Watermelon contains 21 grams of carbohydrates. Approximately 1 gram is from fiber and 17 grams is sugar. The net carbs totals to 20 grams. This makes watermelon a really bad choice for people following a keto diet.

watermelon marcronutrient breakdown
Marcronutrient breakdown of watermelon

Alternatives

Consider the following keto-friendly options:

Avocados

Avocados are a keto-friendly alternative. They have 17 grams of carbohydrates, with about 1 gram from sugar and 13 grams from fiber. The net carbs totals up to 4 grams, 16 grams less than watermelon.

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