Are spaghetti and meatballs keto?
Spaghetti and meatballs
A restaurant plate has about 79 g net carbs, almost all from the pasta. The meatballs and sauce over zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash make a keto version.
Nutrition per serving
1 restaurant plate · 565 g- Net carbs
- 79g
- Calories
- 961kcal
- Protein
- 44g
- Fat
- 48g
- Total carbs
- 88 g
- Fiber
- 8.5 g
About 35.7 g of spaghetti and meatballs adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 6% of a typical serving.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 961 kcal | 170 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 88 g | 16 g |
| Dietary fiber | 8.5 g | 1.5 g |
| Net carbs | 79 g | 14 g |
| Sugars | 11 g | 2 g |
| Protein | 44 g | 7.8 g |
| Fat | 48 g | 8.5 g |
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Frequently asked questions
Are spaghetti and meatballs keto?
No — spaghetti and meatballs are not keto-friendly. A restaurant plate has about 79 g net carbs, almost all from the pasta. The meatballs and sauce over zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash make a keto version.
How many net carbs are in spaghetti and meatballs?
1 restaurant plate (565 g) of spaghetti and meatballs has about 79 g net carbs (88 g total carbs minus 8.5 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 14 g net carbs.
How much spaghetti and meatballs can I eat on keto?
About 35.7 g of spaghetti and meatballs adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 6% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 396% of your carbs.
What is a good keto substitute for spaghetti and meatballs?
Try zucchini, spaghetti squash, ground beef (80/20), marinara sauce (jarred). See our full guide: keto substitutes for pasta & noodles.
