Is spaghetti carbonara keto?

Spaghetti carbonara

Not keto No — spaghetti carbonara is not keto-friendly.

The sauce — egg yolks, pecorino and crisp pork — is keto; the pasta brings a plate to about 60 g net carbs. Toss the same sauce with zucchini noodles or shirataki.

Nutrition per serving

1 plate (about 1½ cups) · 300 g
Net carbs
60g
Calories
654kcal
Protein
36g
Fat
27g
Total carbs
64 g
Fiber
3.6 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 301%

About 24.9 g of spaghetti carbonara adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 8% of a typical serving.

Nutrition facts for spaghetti carbonara
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories654 kcal218 kcal
Total carbohydrate64 g21 g
Dietary fiber3.6 g1.2 g
Net carbs60 g20 g
Protein36 g12 g
Fat27 g8.9 g

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Frequently asked questions

Is spaghetti carbonara keto?

No — spaghetti carbonara is not keto-friendly. The sauce — egg yolks, pecorino and crisp pork — is keto; the pasta brings a plate to about 60 g net carbs. Toss the same sauce with zucchini noodles or shirataki.

How many net carbs are in spaghetti carbonara?

1 plate (about 1½ cups) (300 g) of spaghetti carbonara has about 60 g net carbs (64 g total carbs minus 3.6 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 20 g net carbs.

How much spaghetti carbonara can I eat on keto?

About 24.9 g of spaghetti carbonara adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 8% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 301% of your carbs.

What is a good keto substitute for spaghetti carbonara?

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Source: Calculated from USDA SR Legacy ingredients for a typical recipe: cooked spaghetti, crisp bacon (for guanciale), egg yolks, whole egg and pecorino romano. 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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