Are mozzarella sticks keto?
Mozzarella sticks
The cheese is keto; the breadcrumb coating and marinara are not. Three sticks have about 21 g net carbs.
Nutrition per serving
3 sticks · 93 g- Net carbs
- 22g
- Calories
- 302kcal
- Protein
- 14g
- Fat
- 17g
- Total carbs
- 23 g
- Fiber
- 1.9 g
About 21.6 g of mozzarella sticks adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 23% of a typical serving.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 302 kcal | 325 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 23 g | 25 g |
| Dietary fiber | 1.9 g | 2 g |
| Net carbs | 22 g | 23 g |
| Sugars | 2.2 g | 2.4 g |
| Protein | 14 g | 15 g |
| Fat | 17 g | 18 g |
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If you do eat mozzarella sticks
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Freeze string cheese, coat it in egg and crushed pork rinds, then air-fry for a keto copy.
Better keto swaps for mozzarella sticks
Keto substitutes for breadcrumbs & breading 4 alternatives with carb comparisons and recipes Read guide Low-carb recipes that replace mozzarella sticks
Frequently asked questions
Are mozzarella sticks keto?
No — mozzarella sticks are not keto-friendly. The cheese is keto; the breadcrumb coating and marinara are not. Three sticks have about 21 g net carbs.
How many net carbs are in mozzarella sticks?
3 sticks (93 g) of mozzarella sticks has about 22 g net carbs (23 g total carbs minus 1.9 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 23 g net carbs.
How much mozzarella sticks can I eat on keto?
About 21.6 g of mozzarella sticks adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 23% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 108% of your carbs.
What is a good keto substitute for mozzarella sticks?
Try mozzarella (shredded), pork rinds, parmesan. See our full guide: keto substitutes for breadcrumbs & breading.
