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Contadina Tomato Paste w/ Pesto

Contadina Tomato Paste w/ Pesto

per 2 tbsp (33 g):
4g
net carbs
0.5g
fats
1g
protein
35
calories

Is Contadina Tomato Paste w/ Pesto Keto?

Contadina Tomato Paste w/ Pesto is not keto-friendly because it is high in carbs. It may kick you out of ketosis even with a small serving size.

Too Much Carbs!

Contadina Tomato Paste w/ Pesto should be avoided on keto because it is very high in net carbs (12.12g of net carbs per 100g serving).

It is important to limit your net carb consumption to 20g - 30g per day to stay in ketosis. You can calculate your ideal daily net carb allowance by using this keto macros calculator.

As an alternative, you may look for other cooking paste brands that are low in net carbs.

Low in Fats

Contadina Tomato Paste w/ Pesto is both high in carbs and low in fats, which are the exact opposite of the macros required on a keto diet.

The ideal macronutrient ratio for keto is 70% fat, 20-25% protein, and 5-10% carbs. This means the majority of your foods should be both low in carbs and high in fats.

Avocado, salmon, and ghee are great examples of foods that are both low in carbs and high in fat.

Clean Ingredients But High in Carbs

Contadina Tomato Paste w/ Pesto is free of non-keto ingredients like sugar, artificial sweetener, and refined oils, but it is high in carbs.

It is important to check both macros and ingredients of your foods to achieve a healthy weight loss on keto.

Here are the common ingredients to be checked for keto - sweeteners, oils, and food additives.

Net Carb Calculator

Contadina Tomato Paste w/ Pesto
4 g
net carbs
6 g
carbs
2 g
fiber / sugar alcohol
0.5 g
fats
1 g
protein
35
calories

Ingredients Checker

Ingredients

Roma Tomato Puree, Sea Salt, Contains Less Than 2% Of The Following: Spices, Olive Oil, Garlic Powder, Natural Flavor, Citric Acid, Romano Cheese Made From Cow's Milk (Cultured Milk, Salt, Enzymes). Contains: Milk

Non-Keto Sweeteners

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None

Highly-Refined Oils

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None

Harmful Food Additives

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None

Alternative Cooking Paste Brands for Keto

Keto-Friendly
0
Net Carbs / Serving (5g)
Low Carb
Good Ingredients
Keto-Friendly
0
Net Carbs / Serving (5g)
Low Carb
Good Ingredients
Keto in Moderation
1.5
Net Carbs / Serving (2.5g)
Moderate Carb
Healthy Ingredients
Organic
Dirty Keto
0
Net Carbs / Serving (6g)
Low Carb
Unhealthy Ingredient
Sunflower Oil
Dirty Keto
3.3
Net Carbs per 100g
Low Carb
Unhealthy Ingredient
Sunflower Oil