Not Keto!
Mac & Cheese

Mac & Cheese

per 1 cup (230 g):
25.9g
net carbs
40g
fats
31g
protein
588
calories

Is Mac & Cheese Keto?

Mac & Cheese is not keto-friendly because it is a high-carb food that contains unhealthy ingredients.

Too Much Carbs!

Mac & Cheese should be avoided on keto because it is very high in net carbs (11.26g of net carbs per 100g serving).

It is important to limit your net carb consumption to 20g - 30g per day to stay in ketosis. You can calculate your ideal daily net carb allowance by using this keto macros calculator.

As an alternative, you may look for other dishes that are low in net carbs.

Contains Sugar

Sugar is a high-glycemic sweetener that can raise your blood sugar level and prevent you from reaching ketosis.

As an alternative, you may look for other dishes that use keto-friendly sweeteners like stevia, monk fruit, or erythritol.

You can check out our full list of best and worst sweeteners for keto here.

Net Carb Calculator

Mac & Cheese
25.9 g
net carbs
27 g
carbs
1.1 g
fiber / sugar alcohol
40 g
fats
31 g
protein
588
calories

Ingredients Checker

Ingredients

Macaroni, Cheddar Cheese, Butter, Salt, Pepper, Evaporated Milk (Milk, Sugar)

Non-Keto Sweeteners

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Highly-Refined Oils

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None

Harmful Food Additives

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None

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