Dirty Keto
Boar's Head Chorizo

Boar's Head Chorizo

per 1 oz (28 g):
0g
net carbs
10g
fats
7g
protein
120
calories

Is Boar's Head Chorizo Keto?

Boar's Head Chorizo is considered as 'Dirty Keto' because it is a low-carb processed food that contains unhealthy ingredients like sugar and sodium nitrite.

Dirty Keto

Boar's Head Chorizo is low in net carbs but it should still be avoided on keto because it contains unhealthy ingredients like sugar and sodium nitrite.

Dirty Keto is a common label for low-carb foods with unhealthy ingredients. You may still reach ketosis and lose weight with dirty keto, but it might also lead to health problems in the long run.

It is better to eat nutritious low-carb foods so you can achieve a healthy weight loss on keto. Great examples of which are broccoli, olives, and mackerel.

You can calculate your ideal daily net carb allowance by using this keto macros calculator.

Contains Sugar

Sugar is a high-glycemic sweetener that can raise your blood sugar level and prevent you from reaching ketosis.

As an alternative, you may look for other chorizo brands that use keto-friendly sweeteners like stevia, monk fruit, or erythritol.

You can check out our full list of best and worst sweeteners for keto here.

Contains Sodium Nitrite

Sodium Nitrite is a controversial additive that is included in our list of food additives to avoid for keto.

Food additives are potentially harmful to health and should be avoided as much as possible.

Most of your diet should come from minimally processed foods to achieve a healthy weight loss on keto.

Net Carb Calculator

Boar's Head Chorizo
0 g
net carbs
0 g
carbs
0 g
fiber / sugar alcohol
10 g
fats
7 g
protein
120
calories

Ingredients Checker

Ingredients

Pork, Salt, Sugar, Paprika, Spices, Garlic, Sodium Nitrite, Lactic Acid Starter Culture.Stuffed In Collagen (Beef) Casing

Non-Keto Sweeteners

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Highly-Refined Oils

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None

Harmful Food Additives

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