Are zoodles good for weight loss?

Yes, they are low in calories and a great substitute for traditional pasta.

How do I make zoodles?

Use a spiralizer to create noodles from zucchini.

Yes, you can use olive oil, garlic, and lemon instead.

Noodle

Zucchini noodles tossed in a light lemon pesto sauce, a low-carb and refreshing pasta alternative.

Per 100 g

60 kcal

1 cup

90 kcal

(150 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
2 g / 100g	8 g / 100g	3 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 12% · Carbs 48% · Fat 40%

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

1 cup (150 g, 90 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 cup takes about 22 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Lemon Pesto Zoodles 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
Lemon Pesto Zoodles	60	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 flavor, perfect for a weight loss diet.

Are zoodles good for weight loss?: Yes, they are low in calories and a great substitute for traditional pasta.
How do I make zoodles?: Use a spiralizer to create noodles from zucchini.
Can I make this without pesto?: Yes, you can use olive oil, garlic, and lemon instead.

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