Is jambalaya keto?

Jambalaya

Not keto No — jambalaya is not keto-friendly.

Rice cooked with sausage, chicken and shrimp — a 1½-cup serving has about 41 g net carbs. Make it with riced cauliflower, stirred in near the end so it doesn't turn mushy.

Nutrition per serving

1½ cups · 330 g
Net carbs
41g
Calories
442kcal
Protein
25g
Fat
19g
Total carbs
43 g
Fiber
2.3 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 205%

About 40.3 g of jambalaya adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 12% of a typical serving.

Nutrition facts for jambalaya
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories442 kcal134 kcal
Total carbohydrate43 g13 g
Dietary fiber2.3 g0.7 g
Net carbs41 g12 g
Protein25 g7.5 g
Fat19 g5.6 g

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Frequently asked questions

Is jambalaya keto?

No — jambalaya is not keto-friendly. Rice cooked with sausage, chicken and shrimp — a 1½-cup serving has about 41 g net carbs. Make it with riced cauliflower, stirred in near the end so it doesn't turn mushy.

How many net carbs are in jambalaya?

1½ cups (330 g) of jambalaya has about 41 g net carbs (43 g total carbs minus 2.3 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 12 g net carbs.

How much jambalaya can I eat on keto?

About 40.3 g of jambalaya adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 12% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 205% of your carbs.

What is a good keto substitute for jambalaya?

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Source: Calculated from USDA SR Legacy ingredients for a typical recipe: long-grain rice, smoked sausage, chicken thigh, shrimp, canned tomatoes, onion, celery, green pepper and oil. 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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