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Squash
In moderation
yes, in small amounts

Squash

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Is Squash keto?

Squash is keto only in small portions: it has ~11 g of net carbs per 1 cup, cooked, cubed, against the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.

Net carbs = total − fiber

11 g

per 1 cup, cooked, cubed

These are the carbs that count on keto: total carbs minus fiber.

Squash is moderate for keto with 11.4g of net carbs per serving.

Nutrition facts for squash

0.4 g
Fat
3 g
Protein
6.6 g
Fiber

How many carbs are in squash?

Squash has ~18 g of carbs and ~11 g of net carbs per 1 cup, cooked, cubed (total carbs minus 6 g of fiber).

Why squash is keto only in small portions?

On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; squash has 11 g per 1 cup, cooked, cubed (18 g total − 6 g of fiber).

How much squash can I eat on keto?

To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~90 g of squash.

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Source: nutritional estimate (USDA-style reference) · Confidence: high
Reviewed by the Ketorai team · Last updated: July 5, 2026 · How we assign the verdict
For information only. This does not replace advice from a health professional.
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