Are stuffed peppers keto?

Stuffed peppers

Not keto No — stuffed peppers are not keto-friendly.

A bell pepper stuffed with beef, rice and tomato sauce has about 22 g net carbs — more than half of it from the rice. Swap the rice for cauliflower rice and extra cheese to bring it close to 10 g.

Nutrition per serving

1 stuffed pepper · 335 g
Net carbs
22g
Calories
385kcal
Protein
27g
Fat
19g
Total carbs
26 g
Fiber
4 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 111%

About 75.8 g of stuffed peppers adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 23% of a typical serving.

Nutrition facts for stuffed peppers
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories385 kcal115 kcal
Total carbohydrate26 g7.8 g
Dietary fiber4 g1.2 g
Net carbs22 g6.6 g
Protein27 g8 g
Fat19 g5.8 g

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Frequently asked questions

Are stuffed peppers keto?

No — stuffed peppers are not keto-friendly. A bell pepper stuffed with beef, rice and tomato sauce has about 22 g net carbs — more than half of it from the rice. Swap the rice for cauliflower rice and extra cheese to bring it close to 10 g.

How many net carbs are in stuffed peppers?

1 stuffed pepper (335 g) of stuffed peppers has about 22 g net carbs (26 g total carbs minus 4 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 6.6 g net carbs.

How much stuffed peppers can I eat on keto?

About 75.8 g of stuffed peppers adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 23% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 111% of your carbs.

What is a good keto substitute for stuffed peppers?

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Source: Calculated from USDA SR Legacy ingredients for a typical recipe: green bell pepper, browned 80/20 ground beef, white rice, tomato sauce, onion and cheddar. 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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