Is chicken tikka masala keto?
Chicken tikka masala
The creamy tomato curry itself is about 9 g net carbs per cup. It's the rice (44 g a cup) and naan (43 g a piece) that make it high-carb — eat it with cauliflower rice.
Nutrition per serving
1 cup (no rice) · 240 g- Net carbs
- 9.1g
- Calories
- 386kcal
- Protein
- 35g
- Fat
- 22g
- Total carbs
- 12 g
- Fiber
- 2.6 g
About 132 g of chicken tikka masala adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 55% of a typical serving.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 386 kcal | 161 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 12 g | 4.9 g |
| Dietary fiber | 2.6 g | 1.1 g |
| Net carbs | 9.1 g | 3.8 g |
| Protein | 35 g | 15 g |
| Fat | 22 g | 9.3 g |
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Frequently asked questions
Is chicken tikka masala keto?
Chicken tikka masala can fit keto, but only in small, measured portions. The creamy tomato curry itself is about 9 g net carbs per cup. It's the rice (44 g a cup) and naan (43 g a piece) that make it high-carb — eat it with cauliflower rice.
How many net carbs are in chicken tikka masala?
1 cup (no rice) (240 g) of chicken tikka masala has about 9.1 g net carbs (12 g total carbs minus 2.6 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 3.8 g net carbs.
How much chicken tikka masala can I eat on keto?
About 132 g of chicken tikka masala adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 55% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 45% of your carbs.
What is a good keto substitute for chicken tikka masala?
Try cauliflower, chicken thighs (skin-on), heavy cream. See our full guide: keto substitutes for rice.
