Is chayote keto?
Chayote
Keto-friendly Yes — chayote is keto-friendly.
A mild, crisp squash with about 4 g net carbs per cup. Simmered with cinnamon and sweetener, it makes a famously convincing mock apple filling.
Nutrition per serving
1 cup pieces · 132 g- Net carbs
- 3.7g
- Calories
- 25kcal
- Protein
- 1.1g
- Fat
- 0.2g
- Total carbs
- 6 g
- Fiber
- 2.2 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 19%
0.2× the daily limit
About 179 g of chayote adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 1.4 typical servings.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 25 kcal | 19 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 6 g | 4.5 g |
| Dietary fiber | 2.2 g | 1.7 g |
| Net carbs | 3.7 g | 2.8 g |
| Sugars | 2.2 g | 1.7 g |
| Protein | 1.1 g | 0.8 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.1 g |
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How to eat chayote on keto
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Peel, slice and simmer until just tender before using it in "apple" crisps and pies.
Keto recipes with chayote
Frequently asked questions
Is chayote keto?
Yes — chayote is keto-friendly. A mild, crisp squash with about 4 g net carbs per cup. Simmered with cinnamon and sweetener, it makes a famously convincing mock apple filling.
How many net carbs are in chayote?
1 cup pieces (132 g) of chayote has about 3.7 g net carbs (6 g total carbs minus 2.2 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 2.8 g net carbs.
How much chayote can I eat on keto?
About 179 g of chayote adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 1.4 typical servings. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 19% of your carbs.