Are zucchini noodles really low carb?

Yes, they contain significantly fewer carbs than regular pasta.

How do I make zucchini noodles?

You can spiralize zucchini or slice it thinly to create noodles.

They pair well with various sauces and toppings, just like regular noodles.

Pasta

Light and healthy zucchini noodles tossed in a spicy sauce, perfect for a low-carb meal.

Per 100 g

30 kcal

1 cup

36 kcal

(120 g)

Proteine	Carboidrati	Grassi
2 g / 100g	6 g / 100g	0.5 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 22% · Carbs 66% · Fat 12%

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

1 cup (120 g, 36 kcal) is 2% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 cup takes about 9 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Spicy Zucchini Noodles is number 1 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 238 kcal per 100 g.

Food	kcal / 100 g	Protein / 100 g
Spicy Zucchini Noodles	30	2 g
Roasted Garlic and Herb Pasta	150	5 g
Garlic Mushroom Pasta	210	6 g
Creamy Pesto Pasta	220	8 g
Thai Green Curry Pasta	290	8 g
Spinach Artichoke Pasta	320	9 g

Nutrition data updated June 13, 2026.

Porzione	Grammi	Calorie
1 cup	120 g	36 kcal
1 plate	250 g	75 kcal

9/10

A great low-carb alternative to traditional pasta, helping you stay fit.

Are zucchini noodles really low carb?: Yes, they contain significantly fewer carbs than regular pasta.
How do I make zucchini noodles?: You can spiralize zucchini or slice it thinly to create noodles.
What can I pair with zucchini noodles?: They pair well with various sauces and toppings, just like regular noodles.

Scansiona qualsiasi pasto con l’app e ottieni subito una stima di calorie e macronutrienti.