Are bananas keto?

Bananas

Not keto No — bananas are not keto-friendly.

One of the highest-carb fruits. A medium banana has about 24 g net carbs.

Nutrition per serving

1 medium banana · 118 g
Net carbs
24g
Calories
105kcal
Protein
1.3g
Fat
0.4g
Total carbs
27 g
Fiber
3.1 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 119%

About 24.8 g of bananas adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 21% of a typical serving.

Nutrition facts for bananas
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories105 kcal89 kcal
Total carbohydrate27 g23 g
Dietary fiber3.1 g2.6 g
Net carbs24 g20 g
Sugars 14 g 12 g
Protein1.3 g1.1 g
Fat0.4 g0.3 g

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If you do eat bananas

  • For creamy smoothies, use avocado and a few drops of banana extract.

Better keto swaps for bananas

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Frequently asked questions

Are bananas keto?

No — bananas are not keto-friendly. One of the highest-carb fruits. A medium banana has about 24 g net carbs.

How many net carbs are in bananas?

1 medium banana (118 g) of bananas has about 24 g net carbs (27 g total carbs minus 3.1 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 20 g net carbs.

How much bananas can I eat on keto?

About 24.8 g of bananas adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 21% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 119% of your carbs.

What is a good keto substitute for bananas?

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #173944): Bananas, raw. Net carbs = total carbohydrate − fiber. Rating: Not keto — More than about 10 g net carbs per typical serving. Swap it for a low-carb alternative. How we rate foods. Last reviewed October 18, 2026.

Typical price: about $0.65/lb — U.S. average price (Bananas, per lb: $0.65), Bureau of Labor Statistics, September 2026. How we estimate prices

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