Is moussaka keto?
Moussaka
Eggplant and spiced lamb under a béchamel topping — about 16 g net carbs per square from the flour-thickened sauce, tomato and eggplant, and more if there's a potato layer. Thicken the topping with egg and cheese instead of flour to bring it down.
Nutrition per serving
1 square · 270 g- Net carbs
- 16g
- Calories
- 448kcal
- Protein
- 23g
- Fat
- 31g
- Total carbs
- 20 g
- Fiber
- 3.5 g
About 83.3 g of moussaka adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 31% of a typical serving.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 448 kcal | 166 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 20 g | 7.3 g |
| Dietary fiber | 3.5 g | 1.3 g |
| Net carbs | 16 g | 6 g |
| Protein | 23 g | 8.4 g |
| Fat | 31 g | 12 g |
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Frequently asked questions
Is moussaka keto?
No — moussaka is not keto-friendly. Eggplant and spiced lamb under a béchamel topping — about 16 g net carbs per square from the flour-thickened sauce, tomato and eggplant, and more if there's a potato layer. Thicken the topping with egg and cheese instead of flour to bring it down.
How many net carbs are in moussaka?
1 square (270 g) of moussaka has about 16 g net carbs (20 g total carbs minus 3.5 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 6 g net carbs.
How much moussaka can I eat on keto?
About 83.3 g of moussaka adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 31% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 81% of your carbs.
What is a good keto substitute for moussaka?
Try eggplant, ground lamb, feta, heavy cream. See our full guide: keto flour substitutes.
