Is jackfruit keto?
Jackfruit
Ripe jackfruit is very sweet, with about 36 g net carbs per cup. Young green jackfruit sold as a meat substitute is lower, but still far starchier than meat or mushrooms.
Nutrition per serving
1 cup sliced · 165 g- Net carbs
- 36g
- Calories
- 157kcal
- Protein
- 2.8g
- Fat
- 1.1g
- Total carbs
- 38 g
- Fiber
- 2.5 g
About 22.9 g of jackfruit adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 14% of a typical serving.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 157 kcal | 95 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 38 g | 23 g |
| Dietary fiber | 2.5 g | 1.5 g |
| Net carbs | 36 g | 22 g |
| Sugars | 31 g | 19 g |
| Protein | 2.8 g | 1.7 g |
| Fat | 1.1 g | 0.6 g |
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If you do eat jackfruit
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For vegan "pulled pork," shredded oyster mushrooms or hearts of palm are much lower in carbs.
Better keto swaps for jackfruit
Keto-friendly fruit & sweet swaps 6 alternatives with carb comparisons and recipes Read guide Frequently asked questions
Is jackfruit keto?
No — jackfruit is not keto-friendly. Ripe jackfruit is very sweet, with about 36 g net carbs per cup. Young green jackfruit sold as a meat substitute is lower, but still far starchier than meat or mushrooms.
How many net carbs are in jackfruit?
1 cup sliced (165 g) of jackfruit has about 36 g net carbs (38 g total carbs minus 2.5 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 22 g net carbs.
How much jackfruit can I eat on keto?
About 22.9 g of jackfruit adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 14% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 180% of your carbs.
What is a good keto substitute for jackfruit?
Try strawberries, oyster mushrooms. See our full guide: keto-friendly fruit & sweet swaps.
