Is saag paneer keto?
Saag paneer
Spinach simmered with cream and cubes of paneer has about 9 g net carbs per cup — one of the better choices on an Indian menu. Skip the naan and rice and it fits most keto days.
Nutrition per serving
1 cup · 230 g- Net carbs
- 8.5g
- Calories
- 379kcal
- Protein
- 21g
- Fat
- 30g
- Total carbs
- 13 g
- Fiber
- 4.1 g
About 135 g of saag paneer adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 59% of a typical serving.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 379 kcal | 165 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 13 g | 5.5 g |
| Dietary fiber | 4.1 g | 1.8 g |
| Net carbs | 8.5 g | 3.7 g |
| Protein | 21 g | 9.2 g |
| Fat | 30 g | 13 g |
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Frequently asked questions
Is saag paneer keto?
Saag paneer can fit keto, but only in small, measured portions. Spinach simmered with cream and cubes of paneer has about 9 g net carbs per cup — one of the better choices on an Indian menu. Skip the naan and rice and it fits most keto days.
How many net carbs are in saag paneer?
1 cup (230 g) of saag paneer has about 8.5 g net carbs (13 g total carbs minus 4.1 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 3.7 g net carbs.
How much saag paneer can I eat on keto?
About 135 g of saag paneer adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 59% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 43% of your carbs.
What is a good keto substitute for saag paneer?
Try paneer, spinach, heavy cream.
