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Goya Rice w/ Pork & Pigeon Peas

Goya Rice w/ Pork & Pigeon Peas

per 1 package (312 g):
48g
net carbs
2.5g
fats
8g
protein
260
calories

Is Goya Rice w/ Pork & Pigeon Peas Keto?

Goya Rice w/ Pork & Pigeon Peas is not keto-friendly because it is a high-carb processed food that contains unhealthy ingredients like sugar, canola oil, and high fructose corn syrup.

Too Much Carbs!

Goya Rice w/ Pork & Pigeon Peas should be avoided on keto because it is very high in net carbs (15.38g 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 frozen meals that are low in net carbs.

Contains High-Glycemic Sweeteners

Goya Rice w/ Pork & Pigeon Peas contains high-glycemic sweeteners like sugar, high fructose corn syrup, and concentrated syrup. 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 Canola Oil

Canola 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

Goya Rice w/ Pork & Pigeon Peas
48 g
net carbs
51 g
carbs
3 g
fiber / sugar alcohol
2.5 g
fats
8 g
protein
260
calories

Ingredients Checker

Ingredients

Water, Cooked Green Pigeon Peas (Pigeon Peas, Water, Salt), Enriched Long Grain Parboiled White Rice (Enriched With Iron Phosphate, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid), Tomato Sauce (Tomato Concentrate [Water, Tomato Paste], Salt, Corn Syrup, Citric Acid, And Natural Flavoring), Uncured Ham No Nitrites, No Nitrates Added (Pork, Water, Turbinado Sugar, Sea Salt, Maple Syrup, Natural Flavorings, Baking Soda, Lactic Acid Starter Culture), Onions, Green Peppers, Seasoning Blend (Salt, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Spices, Annatto, Yeast Extract, Sugar, Turmeric), Canola Oil, Natural Sea Salt, Garlic, Sugar, And Cilantro

Non-Keto Sweeteners

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Concentrated Syrup

Highly-Refined Oils

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Harmful Food Additives

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None

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