Is macaroni salad keto?
Macaroni salad
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
About 23.7 g of macaroni salad adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 22% of a typical serving.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 270 kcal | 245 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 25 g | 22 g |
| Dietary fiber | 1.4 g | 1.3 g |
| Net carbs | 23 g | 21 g |
| Protein | 4 g | 3.6 g |
| Fat | 17 g | 16 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?
Try cauliflower, hearts of palm, mayonnaise, eggs. See our full guide: keto substitutes for pasta & noodles.