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Gatorade ESSNTL Vanilla Whey Isolate Protein

Gatorade ESSNTL Vanilla Whey Isolate Protein

per 0.33 cup (24 g):
1g
net carbs
0g
fats
20g
protein
90
calories

Is Gatorade ESSNTL Vanilla Whey Isolate Protein Keto?

Gatorade ESSNTL Vanilla Whey Isolate Protein should be avoided on keto because it is a high-carb processed food that contains unhealthy ingredients like maltodextrin and modified starch.

High in Net Carbs

Gatorade ESSNTL Vanilla Whey Isolate Protein is high in carbs (4.17g of net carbs per 100g serving) so you need to avoid it as much as possible.

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. Then use the serving calculator below to determine a serving size that fits your net carb budget.

Contains Maltodextrin

Maltodextrin 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 whey protein isolate 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 Modified Starch

Modified Starch 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

Gatorade ESSNTL Vanilla Whey Isolate Protein
1 g
net carbs
1 g
carbs
0 g
fiber / sugar alcohol
0 g
fats
20 g
protein
90
calories

Ingredients Checker

Ingredients

Whey Protein Isolate, Maltodextrin, Modified Cornstarch, Sunflower Lecithin, Salt, Natural Flavor, Purified Stevia Leaf Extract. Contains Milk Ingredients.

Non-Keto Sweeteners

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Highly-Refined Oils

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None

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