Are zucchini noodles low in calories?

Yes, they are very low in calories, making them a great substitute.

Can I use store-bought sauce?

Absolutely, just choose a low-sugar marinara for a healthier option.

Yes, they can be made quickly with a spiralizer or vegetable peeler.

Noodle

A healthy alternative to pasta, zucchini noodles topped with marinara sauce.

Pour 100 g

50 kcal

1 bowl

100 kcal

(200 g)

Protéines	Glucides	Lipides
2 g / 100g	12 g / 100g	1 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 12% · Carbs 74% · Fat 14%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1 bowl (200 g, 100 kcal) is 5% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 bowl takes about 24 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Zucchini Noodles with Marinara is number 1 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 200 kcal per 100 g.

Food	kcal / 100 g	Protein / 100 g
Zucchini Noodles with Marinara	50	2 g
Ramen with Miso Broth	130	5 g
Thai Pineapple Fried Rice	150	4 g
Ginger Garlic Noodles	220	5 g
Grilled Vegetable Unagi Roll	220	6 g
Spicy Noodle Bowl	280	10 g

Nutrition data updated June 13, 2026.

9/10

Low in calories and high in volume, perfect for weight loss.

Are zucchini noodles low in calories?: Yes, they are very low in calories, making them a great substitute.
Can I use store-bought sauce?: Absolutely, just choose a low-sugar marinara for a healthier option.
Are they easy to prepare?: Yes, they can be made quickly with a spiralizer or vegetable peeler.

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