KETO VERDICTYES
Zucchini can be used in a measured vegetable portion or as the base of a noodle-style dish. The published reference is 2.1g net carbs per 100 g.
Is Zucchini Keto?
Squashes & Gourds
YOUR PORTION
How much are you having?
Scale the published reference values to your portion.
Per 100 g (raw). USDA FoodData Central.
How this is calculated
total carbohydrate - fiber. Each published value is multiplied by your portion divided by the reference amount. No extra fiber, sugar alcohol or allulose deductions are applied here.
Grams and milliliters are not interchangeable. Household measures require a food-specific conversion; check your scale or product label.
2.1gnet carbs in your portion
- Total carbs
- 3.1g
- Fiber
- 1g
- Protein
- 1.2g
- Fat
- 0.3g
- Calories
- 17
Zucchini can be used in a measured vegetable portion or as the base of a noodle-style dish. The published reference is 2.1g net carbs per 100 g.
- Net carbs (100 g)2.1g
- Protein (100 g)1.2g
- Fat (100 g)0.3g
- Keto verdictKeto-friendly
NUTRITION FACTS
Per 100 g (raw)
Net Carbs
2.1g
Total Carbs
3.1g
Fiber
1g
Protein
1.2g
Fat
0.3g
Calories
17
Source: USDA FoodData Central reference record
Source fit: generic reference; variety, brand, or preparation may differ
Net-carb calculation: total carbohydrate - fiber
Generic reference: Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw. September 2026 arithmetic review used the existing USDA snapshot accessed 2026-07-09; it was not a fresh branded-product label check.
Nutrition record reviewed 2026-09-05. Maintained by KetoLens Team.
WHY IT'S KETO-FRIENDLY
- Include the weight of zucchini and the ingredients in its sauce when calculating a meal.
PREPARATION SUGGESTIONS
ZUCCHINI NOODLES
Spiralize and sauté in *Butter or olive oil for 2–4 minutes until just tender. Finish with pesto, alfredo, or browned garlic. A spot-on* pasta replacement.
ROASTED
Slice into rounds or half-moons; toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic. Roast at *425°F (220°C)* for ~20 minutes until golden and tender.
ZUCCHINI CHIPS
Slice thin, blot dry, and coat lightly with parmesan and spices. Bake low and slow at *225°F (105°C) until crisp. A satisfying keto-friendly* snack.
STUFFED ZUCCHINI BOATS
Halve lengthwise, scoop out centers, and fill with seasoned ground meat, cheese, and herbs. Bake until tender and cheese is bubbly.
GRILLED
Slice lengthwise, brush with olive oil, and grill *3–4 minutes per side*. Finish with lemon, herbs, and a sprinkle of parmesan.
ZUCCHINI FRITTERS
Grate, salt, and squeeze out moisture; mix with egg, almond flour, and cheese. Pan-fry until golden and crispy on both sides.