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Is Orange keto?

Not keto-friendly

No, orange is not keto-friendly. A serving (1 medium (131 g)) has about 12.3 g of net carbs, about 49% of a typical 25 g daily limit.

Share of a 25 g net-carb day49%

The short answer

One orange is about 12 net carbs, too much for most keto days.

A typical serving is 1 medium (131 g). That has 62 calories, 1.2 g protein, 0.1 g fat and 12.3 g net carbs (15.5 g total carbs − 3.1 g fiber).

How many servings fit in your carb budget?

1servings at 20 g/day
2servings at 25 g/day
4servings at 50 g/day

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

Lower-carb swaps for orange

Nutrition facts

Serving size1 medium (131 g)
Calories62
Total fat0.1 g
Total carbohydrate15.5 g
Dietary fiber3.1 g
Net carbs12.3 g
Protein1.2 g

Per 100 g: 47 kcal · 9.4 g net carbs · 0.9 g protein · 0.1 g fat. Estimates vary by brand and preparation.

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Frequently asked questions

Is orange keto?

No, orange is not keto-friendly. A serving (1 medium (131 g)) has about 12.3 g of net carbs, about 49% of a typical 25 g daily limit.

How many carbs are in orange?

A serving of orange (1 medium (131 g)) has about 15.5 g of total carbohydrates and 3.1 g of fiber, which works out to roughly 12.3 g of net carbs. Per 100 g it has about 9.4 g of net carbs.

Can I eat orange on a keto diet?

Most people on keto avoid it. One orange is about 12 net carbs, too much for most keto days. If you want to fit it in, treat it as an occasional small portion and count the carbs.

What can I eat instead of orange?

Lower-carb swaps include strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, avocado.

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