Is pomegranate keto?
Pomegranate
Not keto No — pomegranate is not keto-friendly.
Half a cup of seeds has about 13 g net carbs. A tablespoon as garnish is the most you'll want.
Nutrition per serving
½ cup arils · 87 g- Net carbs
- 13g
- Calories
- 72kcal
- Protein
- 1.5g
- Fat
- 1g
- Total carbs
- 16 g
- Fiber
- 3.5 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 64%
0.6× the daily limit
About 34 g of pomegranate adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 39% of a typical serving.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 72 kcal | 83 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 16 g | 19 g |
| Dietary fiber | 3.5 g | 4 g |
| Net carbs | 13 g | 15 g |
| Sugars | 12 g | 14 g |
| Protein | 1.5 g | 1.7 g |
| Fat | 1 g | 1.2 g |
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Frequently asked questions
Is pomegranate keto?
No — pomegranate is not keto-friendly. Half a cup of seeds has about 13 g net carbs. A tablespoon as garnish is the most you'll want.
How many net carbs are in pomegranate?
½ cup arils (87 g) of pomegranate has about 13 g net carbs (16 g total carbs minus 3.5 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 15 g net carbs.
How much pomegranate can I eat on keto?
About 34 g of pomegranate adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 39% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 64% of your carbs.
What is a good keto substitute for pomegranate?
Try raspberries. See our full guide: keto-friendly fruit & sweet swaps.