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Carando Sicilian Spicy Italian Meatballs

Carando Sicilian Spicy Italian Meatballs

per 3 meatballs (113 g):
4g
net carbs
26g
fats
18g
protein
330
calories

Is Carando Sicilian Spicy Italian Meatballs Keto?

Carando Sicilian Spicy Italian Meatballs is considered as 'Dirty Keto' because it is a low-carb processed food that contains unhealthy ingredients like high fructose corn syrup, BHA/BHT, and dextrose.

Dirty Keto

Carando Sicilian Spicy Italian Meatballs is low in net carbs but it should still be avoided on keto because it contains unhealthy ingredients like high fructose corn syrup, BHA/BHT, and dextrose.

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 High-Glycemic Sweeteners

Carando Sicilian Spicy Italian Meatballs contains high-glycemic sweeteners like high fructose corn syrup and dextrose. These sweeteners can raise your blood sugar level and prevent you from reaching ketosis.

As an alternative, you may look for other italian sausages 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 Harmful Food Additives

Carando Sicilian Spicy Italian Meatballs contains BHA/BHT and propyl gallate which are 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

Carando Sicilian Spicy Italian Meatballs
4 g
net carbs
5 g
carbs
1 g
fiber / sugar alcohol
26 g
fats
18 g
protein
330
calories

Ingredients Checker

Ingredients

Pork, Parmesan Cheese (Pasteurized Part Skim Milk, Salt, Enzymes, Cheese Cultures, Cellulose Powder, Starch, Potassium Sorbate), Water.Less Than 2% Of The Following: Salt, Parsley, Dextrose, Flavorings, Paprika, Corn Syrup, Vinegar, Potassium Lactate, Bha, Propyl Gallate, Citric Acid

Highly-Refined Oils

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Harmful Food Additives

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