Dirty Keto
Egg Foo Young

Egg Foo Young

per 3 patties (275 g):
6.4g
net carbs
27g
fats
24g
protein
371
calories

Is Egg Foo Young Keto?

Egg Foo Young is considered as 'Dirty Keto' because it is a low-carb food that contains unhealthy ingredients.

Dirty Keto

Egg Foo Young is low in net carbs but it should still be avoided on keto because it contains vegetable oil.

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 Vegetable Oil

Vegetable Oil is a highly refined oil that is prone to oxidation and may cause inflammation in the body.

Highly refined oils are usually extracted using high heat and chemicals. This process strips out the nutrients from the oil and replaces them with harmful chemicals.

It is important to get your fats from healthy sources so your body can burn clean fuel while on ketosis. You may check out our list of best and worst oils for keto here.

Net Carb Calculator

Egg Foo Young
6.4 g
net carbs
7.8 g
carbs
1.4 g
fiber / sugar alcohol
27 g
fats
24 g
protein
371
calories

Ingredients Checker

Ingredients

Scallions, Eggs, Sesame Oil, Mushrooms, Mung Bean Sprout, Vegetable Oil, Ground Pork, Chicken Broth, Oyster Sauce, Ketchup, Soy Sauce, Vinegar, Cornstarch

Non-Keto Sweeteners

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None

Highly-Refined Oils

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Vegetable Oil

Harmful Food Additives

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None

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