The short answer
A medium apple carries about 20 grams of net carbs.
A typical serving is 1 medium (182 g). That has 95 calories, 0.5 g protein, 0.4 g fat and 20.7 g net carbs (25.1 g total carbs − 4.4 g fiber).
How many servings fit in your carb budget?
Based on using your entire daily net-carb limit on this one food, which you would not do in practice.
Lower-carb swaps for apple
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g: 52 kcal · 11.4 g net carbs · 0.3 g protein · 0.2 g fat. Estimates vary by brand and preparation.
Frequently asked questions
Is apple keto?
No, apple is not keto-friendly. A serving (1 medium (182 g)) has about 20.7 g of net carbs, about 83% of a typical 25 g daily limit.
How many carbs are in apple?
A serving of apple (1 medium (182 g)) has about 25.1 g of total carbohydrates and 4.4 g of fiber, which works out to roughly 20.7 g of net carbs. Per 100 g it has about 11.4 g of net carbs.
Can I eat apple on a keto diet?
Most people on keto avoid it. A medium apple carries about 20 grams of net carbs. If you want to fit it in, treat it as an occasional small portion and count the carbs.
What can I eat instead of apple?
Lower-carb swaps include strawberries, raspberries, blackberries.
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