Is bitter melon keto?
Bitter melon
Very bitter but very low in carbs, with under 1 g net per cup. Stir-fry it with eggs or pork, or stuff and braise it; salting the slices first tames the bite.
Nutrition per serving
1 cup pieces · 93 g- Net carbs
- 0.8g
- Calories
- 16kcal
- Protein
- 0.9g
- Fat
- 0.2g
- Total carbs
- 3.4 g
- Fiber
- 2.6 g
About 556 g of bitter melon adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 6 typical servings.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 16 kcal | 17 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 3.4 g | 3.7 g |
| Dietary fiber | 2.6 g | 2.8 g |
| Net carbs | 0.8 g | 0.9 g |
| Protein | 0.9 g | 1 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.2 g |
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Frequently asked questions
Is bitter melon keto?
Yes — bitter melon is keto-friendly. Very bitter but very low in carbs, with under 1 g net per cup. Stir-fry it with eggs or pork, or stuff and braise it; salting the slices first tames the bite.
How many net carbs are in bitter melon?
1 cup pieces (93 g) of bitter melon has about 0.8 g net carbs (3.4 g total carbs minus 2.6 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 0.9 g net carbs.
How much bitter melon can I eat on keto?
About 556 g of bitter melon adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 6 typical servings. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 4% of your carbs.
