How many carbs are in meat loaf?
1 large meatball of meat loaf contains about 3g of carbohydrate, 2.9g net carbs after subtracting 0.2g of fiber, 7.3g of protein, and 85 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cocktail meatball (7g) | 0.5g | 0g | 0.5g |
| 1 small meatball (14g) | 1g | 0.1g | 1g |
| 1 cubic inch (19g) | 1.4g | 0.1g | 1.3g |
| 1 medium meatball (28g) | 2g | 0.1g | 1.9g |
| 1 large meatball (42g) | 3g | 0.2g | 2.9g |
| 1 small or thin slice (86g) | 6.2g | 0.3g | 5.8g |
Net carbs in meat loaf
1 large meatball of meat loaf contains 2.9g of net carbs — total carbs (3g) minus dietary fiber (0.2g). Net carbs are the carbs your body actually digests and that raise blood glucose. See our guide to net carbs for how this calculation works and when to use it.
Full nutrition for meat loaf (per 100g)
- Calories: 202 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 7.2g
- Dietary fiber: 0.4g
- Sugars: 1.8g
- Protein: 17.5g
- Fat: 11g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (survey fndds dataset, fdcId 2342010). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in meat loaf?
1 large meatball of meat loaf contains about 3g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 0.2g of fiber, the net carbs are about 2.9g.
How many net carbs are in meat loaf?
Net carbs in 1 large meatball of meat loaf are about 2.9g — that is total carbs (3g) minus dietary fiber (0.2g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is meat loaf good for diabetics?
Meat loaf contains carbohydrates that will raise blood glucose. Whether it fits your meal plan depends on the portion and your overall daily target. Most U.S. diabetes care teams use total carbs (not net) for insulin dosing — see our diabetes carb-counting guide.
Is meat loaf keto-friendly?
Whether meat loaf fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 large meatball) provides about 2.9g of net carbs.