Rice noodles, a staple in many Malaysian dishes, are often questioned for their compatibility with the ketogenic diet. Here’s a detailed look at why rice noodles are not considered keto-friendly:
- High in Carbohydrates: With 24.01g of total carbohydrates per 100g, rice noodles are high in carbs, which is not ideal for a keto diet that typically limits carbs to under 50g per day.
- Low in Fiber: Dietary fiber can offset some of the carb content, but with only 1g of fiber per 100g, rice noodles don’t offer much in this regard.
- Lack of Fat: The keto diet emphasizes high-fat foods, and with only 0.2g of fat per 100g, rice noodles fall short.
- Ingredients Not Keto-Friendly: The main ingredient in rice noodles is rice, which is a grain and not considered keto-friendly.
- Net Carbs: Considering the high carbohydrate content and low fiber, the net carbs in rice noodles are quite high, making it unsuitable for a ketogenic diet.
Low-Carb Alternatives to Rice Noodles
There are many low-carb alternatives to rice noodles available, such as zucchini noodles (zoodles) or konjac noodles, which are much more suitable for a keto diet.
Here are some low-carb noodle products you can find on Ketogrocer:
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MIMO Shirataki Konjac Noodles/Rice (300g)RM4.32 – RM4.89 -
Zero Carb Keto Noodles – Chicken Protein NoodleRM8.30
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Keto Vegan Noodles – Seaweed NoodlesRM8.30
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Sunturi Cauliflower Rice (150g)RM10.00
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size100g
- Amount Per ServingCalories108
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat
0.2g
1%
- Saturated Fat 0.02g 1%
- Cholesterol 0mg 0%
- Sodium 19mg 1%
- Potassium 4mg 1%
- Total Carbohydrate
24.01g
9%
- Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
- Sugars 0.03g
- Protein 1.79g 4%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
