Dirty Keto
Curly's Hickory Smoked Pulled Pork

Curly's Hickory Smoked Pulled Pork

per 2 oz (56 g):
2g
net carbs
10g
fats
10g
protein
140
calories

Is Curly's Hickory Smoked Pulled Pork Keto?

Curly's Hickory Smoked Pulled Pork is considered as 'Dirty Keto' because it is a low-carb processed food that contains unhealthy ingredients like high fructose corn syrup, sodium nitrite, and dextrose.

Dirty Keto

Curly's Hickory Smoked Pulled Pork is low in net carbs but it should still be avoided on keto because it contains unhealthy ingredients like high fructose corn syrup, sodium nitrite, 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

Curly's Hickory Smoked Pulled Pork 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 frozen meals 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

Curly's Hickory Smoked Pulled Pork
2 g
net carbs
2 g
carbs
0 g
fiber / sugar alcohol
10 g
fats
10 g
protein
140
calories

Ingredients Checker

Ingredients

Pork, Water, Potassium Lactate, Contains 2% Or Less Of: Salt, Flavorings, Cultured Corn Syrup Solids, Dextrose, Sodium Phosphates, Sodium Diacetate, Sodium Nitrite.

Highly-Refined Oils

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