KETO VERDICTLIMIT
Jackfruit is not keto-friendly. At ~22g net carbs per 100g (ripe), it’s far too carb-heavy for ketosis. Even young green jackfruit remains high in carbs and lacks fat.
Is Jackfruit Keto?
Tropical
YOUR PORTION
How much are you having?
Per 100 g (as listed by source). USDA FoodData Central.
Scales this reference to your portion, with no extra deductions. Calculation and units.
21.8gnet carbs in your portion
- Total carbs
- 23.3g
- Fiber
- 1.5g
- Protein
- 1.7g
- Fat
- 0.6g
- Calories
- 95
The 100 g reference amount has 21.8g net carbs, so keep portions small or choose a lower-carb swap.
- Net carbs (100 g)21.8g
- Protein (100 g)1.7g
- Fat (100 g)0.6g
- Keto verdictLimit portions
NUTRITION FACTS
Per 100 g (as listed by source)
Net Carbs
21.8g
Total Carbs
23.3g
Fiber
1.5g
Protein
1.7g
Fat
0.6g
Calories
95
Source: USDA FoodData Central reference record
Source fit: generic reference; variety, brand, or preparation may differ
Net-carb calculation: total carbohydrate - fiber
This USDA record is used as a generic nutrition reference; variety, brand, or preparation may differ.
Nutrition record reviewed 2026-07-09. Maintained by KetoLens Team.
WHY TO LIMIT IT ON KETO
- Very high net carbs: ~22g per 100g exceeds most keto daily limits
- Low fiber relative to sugars—net carbs stay high
- Naturally sweet: ripe fruit is rich in fructose and glucose
- Typical servings (150–200g) multiply carb impact quickly
- Young green jackfruit still carries substantial net carbs
- Virtually no fat: poor macro profile for keto
PREPARATION SUGGESTIONS
AVOID ON STANDARD KETO
High sugar and starch make jackfruit incompatible with ketogenic eating.
NOT A MEAT ALTERNATIVE
Even young jackfruit used as “pulled pork” is too high in carbs for keto.
CYCLICAL KETO ONLY
If following CKD/TKD, reserve small portions for planned high-carb windows.
AVOID CANNED VARIETIES
Syrups/additional sugars increase carbs further—skip entirely on keto.
JACKFRUIT CHIPS WARNING
Dried/fried chips concentrate sugars; avoid on keto.
KETO ALTERNATIVES
Use pulled textures like shredded chicken, Pork Shoulder, or hearts of palm instead.