Are Lemons Keto Friendly?

Answer: At 3.8 g of net carbs per serving, lemons are one of the few keto-compatible fruits.

Keto Meter: 4
Lemons

Each serving of lemons (1 fruit, 2-1/8" diameter) contains 3.8 g of net carbs. That's a sizeable amount, but most people don't eat an entire lemon as part of their meal.

You'll often find lemons as part of keto recipes for their juice, which is fairly keto-friendly as well.

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 1 fruit, 2-1/8" diameter

NameValue
Net carbs3.8 g
Fat0.2 g
Protein0.6 g
Total carbs5.4 g
Fiber1.6 g
Calories17

Source: USDA

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