Dirty Keto
John Morrell Low Fat Ham

John Morrell Low Fat Ham

per 1 slice (56 g):
2g
net carbs
2.5g
fats
10g
protein
70
calories

Is John Morrell Low Fat Ham Keto?

John Morrell Low Fat Ham is considered as 'Dirty Keto' because it is a low-carb processed food that contains unhealthy ingredients like dextrose and sodium nitrite.

Dirty Keto

John Morrell Low Fat Ham is low in net carbs but it should still be avoided on keto because it contains unhealthy ingredients like dextrose and sodium nitrite.

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 Dextrose

Dextrose 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 deli hams 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

John Morrell Low Fat Ham
2 g
net carbs
2 g
carbs
0 g
fiber / sugar alcohol
2.5 g
fats
10 g
protein
70
calories

Ingredients Checker

Ingredients

Ham, Cured With Water, Dextrose, Contains 2% Or Less Of Salt, Potassium Lactate, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Phosphates, Sodium Diacetate, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite

Non-Keto Sweeteners

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Highly-Refined Oils

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Harmful Food Additives

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