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Is Banana keto?

Not keto-friendly

No, banana is not keto-friendly. A serving (1 medium (118 g)) has about 23.8 g of net carbs, about 95% of a typical 25 g daily limit.

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The short answer

Far too high in sugar for keto.

A typical serving is 1 medium (118 g). That has 105 calories, 1.3 g protein, 0.4 g fat and 23.8 g net carbs (26.9 g total carbs − 3.1 g fiber).

How many servings fit in your carb budget?

0servings at 20 g/day
1servings at 25 g/day
2servings at 50 g/day

Based on using your entire daily net-carb limit on this one food, which you would not do in practice.

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Nutrition facts

Serving size1 medium (118 g)
Calories105
Total fat0.4 g
Total carbohydrate26.9 g
Dietary fiber3.1 g
Net carbs23.8 g
Protein1.3 g

Per 100 g: 89 kcal · 20.2 g net carbs · 1.1 g protein · 0.3 g fat. Estimates vary by brand and preparation.

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Frequently asked questions

Is banana keto?

No, banana is not keto-friendly. A serving (1 medium (118 g)) has about 23.8 g of net carbs, about 95% of a typical 25 g daily limit.

How many carbs are in banana?

A serving of banana (1 medium (118 g)) has about 26.9 g of total carbohydrates and 3.1 g of fiber, which works out to roughly 23.8 g of net carbs. Per 100 g it has about 20.2 g of net carbs.

Can I eat banana on a keto diet?

Most people on keto avoid it. Far too high in sugar for keto. If you want to fit it in, treat it as an occasional small portion and count the carbs.

What can I eat instead of banana?

Lower-carb swaps include strawberries, raspberries, avocado.

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