The short answer
Mostly water, but a cup still has about 11 grams of carbs.
A typical serving is 1 cup diced (152 g). That has 46 calories, 0.9 g protein, 0.3 g fat and 10.9 g net carbs (11.6 g total carbs − 0.6 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 watermelon
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g: 30 kcal · 7.2 g net carbs · 0.6 g protein · 0.2 g fat. Estimates vary by brand and preparation.
Frequently asked questions
Is watermelon keto?
No, watermelon is not keto-friendly. A serving (1 cup diced (152 g)) has about 10.9 g of net carbs, about 44% of a typical 25 g daily limit.
How many carbs are in watermelon?
A serving of watermelon (1 cup diced (152 g)) has about 11.6 g of total carbohydrates and 0.6 g of fiber, which works out to roughly 10.9 g of net carbs. Per 100 g it has about 7.2 g of net carbs.
Can I eat watermelon on a keto diet?
Most people on keto avoid it. Mostly water, but a cup still has about 11 grams of 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 watermelon?
Lower-carb swaps include strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, avocado.
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