Dirty Keto
King Oscar Sardines in Zesty Tomato Sauce

King Oscar Sardines in Zesty Tomato Sauce

per 1 can drained (106 g):
2g
net carbs
15g
fats
15g
protein
200
calories

Is King Oscar Sardines in Zesty Tomato Sauce Keto?

King Oscar Sardines in Zesty Tomato Sauce is considered as 'Dirty Keto' because it is a low-carb processed food that contains unhealthy ingredients like sugar and soybean oil.

Dirty Keto

King Oscar Sardines in Zesty Tomato Sauce is low in net carbs but it should still be avoided on keto because it contains unhealthy ingredients like sugar and soybean 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 Sugar

Sugar 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 sardines 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 Soybean Oil

Soybean 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

King Oscar Sardines in Zesty Tomato Sauce
2 g
net carbs
3 g
carbs
1 g
fiber / sugar alcohol
15 g
fats
15 g
protein
200
calories

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Ingredients

Lightly Smoked Brisling Sardines, Tomato Sauce (Water, Tomato Paste, Soybean Oil, Sugar, Salt, Carob Bean Gum, Citric Acid, Hot Paprika, Paprika Flavoring).

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