Is macaroni salad keto?

Macaroni salad

Not keto No — macaroni salad is not keto-friendly.

Elbow macaroni in a sweet mayo dressing — about 23 g net carbs per half-cup scoop. Chopped cauliflower or hearts of palm in the same dressing (with dill pickles instead of sweet relish) is the keto swap.

Nutrition per serving

½ cup · 110 g
Net carbs
23g
Calories
270kcal
Protein
4g
Fat
17g
Total carbs
25 g
Fiber
1.4 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 116%

About 23.7 g of macaroni salad adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 22% of a typical serving.

Nutrition facts for macaroni salad
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories270 kcal245 kcal
Total carbohydrate25 g22 g
Dietary fiber1.4 g1.3 g
Net carbs23 g21 g
Protein4 g3.6 g
Fat17 g16 g

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Frequently asked questions

Is macaroni salad keto?

No — macaroni salad is not keto-friendly. Elbow macaroni in a sweet mayo dressing — about 23 g net carbs per half-cup scoop. Chopped cauliflower or hearts of palm in the same dressing (with dill pickles instead of sweet relish) is the keto swap.

How many net carbs are in macaroni salad?

½ cup (110 g) of macaroni salad has about 23 g net carbs (25 g total carbs minus 1.4 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 21 g net carbs.

How much macaroni salad can I eat on keto?

About 23.7 g of macaroni salad adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 22% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 116% of your carbs.

What is a good keto substitute for macaroni salad?

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Source: Calculated from USDA SR Legacy ingredients for a typical recipe: cooked elbow macaroni, mayonnaise, celery, onion, carrot, sweet relish, sugar and vinegar. Net carbs = total carbohydrate − fiber. Rating: Not keto — More than about 10 g net carbs per typical serving. Swap it for a low-carb alternative. How we rate foods. Last reviewed October 18, 2026.

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