Is zucchini keto?
Zucchini
Low-carb, mild and endlessly useful — spiralize it into "zoodles," slice it into lasagna sheets, or grate it into fritters.
Nutrition per serving
1 cup chopped · 124 g- Net carbs
- 2.6g
- Calories
- 21kcal
- Protein
- 1.5g
- Fat
- 0.4g
- Total carbs
- 3.9 g
- Fiber
- 1.2 g
About 238 g of zucchini adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 1.9 typical servings.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 21 kcal | 17 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 3.9 g | 3.1 g |
| Dietary fiber | 1.2 g | 1 g |
| Net carbs | 2.6 g | 2.1 g |
| Sugars | 3.1 g | 2.5 g |
| Protein | 1.5 g | 1.2 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g | 0.3 g |
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How to eat zucchini on keto
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Salt spiralized zucchini for 10 minutes and pat dry so sauces don't get watery. - Cook zoodles for just 1–2 minutes; they turn mushy fast.
Keto recipes with zucchini
Frequently asked questions
Is zucchini keto?
Yes — zucchini is keto-friendly. Low-carb, mild and endlessly useful — spiralize it into "zoodles," slice it into lasagna sheets, or grate it into fritters.
How many net carbs are in zucchini?
1 cup chopped (124 g) of zucchini has about 2.6 g net carbs (3.9 g total carbs minus 1.2 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 2.1 g net carbs.
How much zucchini can I eat on keto?
About 238 g of zucchini adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 1.9 typical servings. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 13% of your carbs.
What is a good keto substitute for zucchini?
See our full guide: keto substitutes for pasta & noodles.
