Is saag paneer keto?

Saag paneer

Limit / small portions Saag paneer can fit keto, but only in small, measured portions.

Spinach simmered with cream and cubes of paneer has about 9 g net carbs per cup — one of the better choices on an Indian menu. Skip the naan and rice and it fits most keto days.

Nutrition per serving

1 cup · 230 g
Net carbs
8.5g
Calories
379kcal
Protein
21g
Fat
30g
Total carbs
13 g
Fiber
4.1 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 43%

About 135 g of saag paneer adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 59% of a typical serving.

Nutrition facts for saag paneer
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories379 kcal165 kcal
Total carbohydrate13 g5.5 g
Dietary fiber4.1 g1.8 g
Net carbs8.5 g3.7 g
Protein21 g9.2 g
Fat30 g13 g

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Frequently asked questions

Is saag paneer keto?

Saag paneer can fit keto, but only in small, measured portions. Spinach simmered with cream and cubes of paneer has about 9 g net carbs per cup — one of the better choices on an Indian menu. Skip the naan and rice and it fits most keto days.

How many net carbs are in saag paneer?

1 cup (230 g) of saag paneer has about 8.5 g net carbs (13 g total carbs minus 4.1 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 3.7 g net carbs.

How much saag paneer can I eat on keto?

About 135 g of saag paneer adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 59% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 43% of your carbs.

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Source: Calculated from USDA SR Legacy ingredients for a typical recipe: cooked spinach, paneer (typical label), cream, butter, onion, tomato, garlic and ginger. Net carbs = total carbohydrate − fiber. Rating: Limit / small portions — Fits keto only in measured portions — roughly 5–10 g net carbs per serving, or easy to overeat. How we rate foods. Last reviewed October 18, 2026.

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