Is quince keto?

Quince

Not keto No — quince is not keto-friendly.

Too hard and astringent to eat raw, quince is usually cooked with sugar into jam or membrillo paste. The fruit alone has about 12 g net carbs, and the paste is mostly sugar.

Nutrition per serving

1 fruit · 92 g
Net carbs
12g
Calories
52kcal
Protein
0.4g
Fat
0.1g
Total carbs
14 g
Fiber
1.7 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 62%

About 37.3 g of quince adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 41% of a typical serving.

Nutrition facts for quince
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories52 kcal57 kcal
Total carbohydrate14 g15 g
Dietary fiber1.7 g1.9 g
Net carbs12 g13 g
Protein0.4 g0.4 g
Fat0.1 g0.1 g

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Frequently asked questions

Is quince keto?

No — quince is not keto-friendly. Too hard and astringent to eat raw, quince is usually cooked with sugar into jam or membrillo paste. The fruit alone has about 12 g net carbs, and the paste is mostly sugar.

How many net carbs are in quince?

1 fruit (92 g) of quince has about 12 g net carbs (14 g total carbs minus 1.7 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 13 g net carbs.

How much quince can I eat on keto?

About 37.3 g of quince adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 41% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 62% of your carbs.

What is a good keto substitute for quince?

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #168163): Quinces, 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.

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