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Ramen Noodles
46.50g net carbs per 1 package
Ramen packs 46.5 g net carbs in a single package, which blows past a full day's keto budget before you add anything else. Skip it and reach for shirataki noodles instead, since they run close to zero net carbs per serving.
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The wheat noodles do almost all the damage, and the little seasoning packet often adds more sugar and maltodextrin on top. Brands like Maruchan and Nissin Top Ramen run in this same range, so swapping flavors will not save you. If you want the brothy, slurpy experience without the load, try shirataki noodles (close to 0 net carbs) or thin strips of egg in hot broth instead.
Is Ramen Noodles Keto? The Full Answer
Ramen Noodles contains 46.50g net carbs per 1 package (48.80g total carbs minus 2.30g fiber). Ramen packs 46.5 g net carbs in a single package, which blows past a full day's keto budget before you add anything else. Skip it and reach for shirataki noodles instead, since they run close to zero net carbs per serving.
On a standard ketogenic diet, most people target 20-25g net carbs per day. A single serving uses 233% of a 20g daily carb limit. If you are following a strict ketogenic protocol, reach for a lower-carb option instead.
Better Keto Swaps
One package here lands at 46.5 g net carbs, which blows through most daily keto budgets in a single bowl. Shirataki noodles (the Miracle Noodle or House Foods brands) are the closest stand-in, with roughly 1 g net carbs per serving since they are mostly water and glucomannan fiber. Spiralized zucchini gives you a fresh, springy base at about 2 to 3 g net carbs per medium zucchini, and it holds up well in broth. For something heartier, kelp noodles run around 1 g net carbs per serving and bring a snappy bite that works in a savory ramen-style soup.
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