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Macaroni vs Spaghetti
Per 100g, Macaroni has 16.2g net carbs and Spaghetti has 64.2g. Macaroni is the lower-carb choice for keto and low-carb diets. It also brings 1.2g less sugar.
Macaroni is the more keto-friendly pick
Side by side
per 100g| Metric | Macaroni | Spaghetti |
|---|---|---|
Net carbs Lower wins | 16.2g | 64.2g |
Total carbs Lower wins | 17.3g | 74.8g |
Sugar Lower wins | 1.5g | 2.7g |
Fiber Higher wins | 1.1g | 10.6g |
Protein Higher wins | 5.6g | 13.4g |
Fat — | 6.4g | 1.6g |
Glycemic index Lower wins | 47 | 49 |
Calories — | 149 | 372 |
Highlighted cell wins each row for low-carb / keto. Values normalised per 100g from USDA reference data.
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