Pomegranates are not recommended for keto with ~14.7g net carbs per 100g. While they contain potent antioxidants (punicalagins, ellagic acid), the high sugar content makes them unsuitable for daily use—reserve for special occasions in very small portions.
Is Pomegranate Keto?

YOUR PORTION
How much are you having?
Scale the published reference values to your portion.
Per 100 g (as listed by source). USDA FoodData Central.
How this is calculated
total carbohydrate - fiber. Each published value is multiplied by your portion divided by the reference amount. No extra fiber, sugar alcohol or allulose deductions are applied here.
Grams and milliliters are not interchangeable. Household measures require a food-specific conversion; check your scale or product label.
14.7gnet carbs in your portion
- Total carbs
- 18.7g
- Fiber
- 4g
- Protein
- 1.7g
- Fat
- 1.2g
- Calories
- 83
Pomegranates are not recommended for keto with ~14.7g net carbs per 100g. While they contain potent antioxidants (punicalagins, ellagic acid), the high sugar content makes them unsuitable for daily use—reserve for special occasions in very small portions.
- Net carbs (100 g)14.7g
- Protein (100 g)1.7g
- Fat (100 g)1.2g
- Keto verdictLimit portions
NUTRITION FACTS
Per 100 g (as listed by source)
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
- Not recommended: ~14.7g net carbs per 100g exceeds typical keto limits
- High-sugar fruit: most carbs are simple sugars with minimal volume
- Low fat relative to carbs—less satiating for keto goals
- Portion creep risk: arils make it easy to overeat
- Juicing concentrates sugars and removes fiber benefits
- Better alternatives exist with similar antioxidants but fewer carbs
PREPARATION SUGGESTIONS
VERY SMALL PORTION
Measure 2–3 tbsp (≈20g) of arils and savor slowly.
SALAD ACCENT
Sprinkle 1 tbsp of arils over a large spinach or arugula salad for color and antioxidants.
WITH NUTS
This item contains the nutrients or compounds listed above; evidence for specific health outcomes depends on dose, preparation, and individual context.
JUICE ALTERNATIVE
Drop 1–2 arils into sparkling-water with stevia for a hint of flavor without excess sugar.
SPECIAL OCCASION
Limit to 1–2 tbsp as a festive garnish on yogurt or desserts.