Are Strawberries keto?
Keto in moderation 5.1 g net carbs per five large strawberries (90 g) — 26% of a 20 g keto day.
Short answer: In moderation. Five large strawberries (90 g): 5.1 g net carbs — 26% of a strict 20 g keto day — with 0.3 g fat and 0.6 g protein.
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Strawberries are mostly water, which keeps their carbs per gram modest. A small portion with whipped cream is one of the easiest keto desserts that does not need special ingredients.
How strawberries fits a keto carb budget
On a 20 g day, one serving uses 26% of your budget, leaving 14.9 g for everything else. Measure portions rather than eyeballing them.
Worked example. 90 g of strawberries = 6.9 g total carbs − 1.8 g fibre = 5.1 g net carbs, 0.3 g fat, 0.6 g protein and 29 kcal.
Portion is everything here. Weigh it the first few times, and use the keto macro calculator to see how much room your own carb budget leaves.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per five large strawberries (90 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 32 kcal | 29 kcal |
| Fat | 0.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Protein | 0.7 g | 0.6 g |
| Total carbohydrate | 7.7 g | 6.9 g |
| Fibre | 2 g | 1.8 g |
| Net carbs | 5.7 g | 5.1 g |
Where the energy comes from:
How to eat strawberries on keto
- Pair with heavy cream or mascarpone so the fat slows the sugar hit.
- Five large strawberries is a sensible single portion.
Compared with other fruits
Strawberries ranks #5 of 15 fruits in our database by net carbs per 100 g (lowest first). Berries and avocado fit; most sweet fruit uses a whole day of carbs in one serving.
| Food | Net carbs / 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Avocado | 1.8 g | 1.3 g |
| Olives | 3.1 g | 1.4 g |
| Blackberries | 4.3 g | 3.1 g |
| Raspberries | 5.4 g | 3.3 g |
| Coconut (fresh flesh) | 6.2 g | 2.8 g |
| Lemon | 6.5 g | 3.1 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many net carbs are in strawberries?
Strawberries has about 5.7 g of net carbs per 100 g (7.7 g total carbohydrate minus 2 g fibre), and about 5.1 g per five large strawberries (90 g).
Can you eat strawberries on keto?
In measured portions. One five large strawberries uses about 26% of a 20 g day, so plan the rest of the day around it.
Values are per 100 g of the raw or stated food, rounded, from USDA FoodData Central. Brands and varieties differ — check the label for packaged products.