Dirty Keto
Kroger Chicken Verde

Kroger Chicken Verde

per 5 oz (140 g):
5g
net carbs
4g
fats
18g
protein
140
calories

Is Kroger Chicken Verde Keto?

Kroger Chicken Verde is considered as 'Dirty Keto' because it is a low-carb processed food that contains unhealthy ingredients like sugar, dextrose, and concentrated syrup.

Dirty Keto

Kroger Chicken Verde is low in net carbs but it should still be avoided on keto because it contains unhealthy ingredients like sugar, dextrose, and concentrated syrup.

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 High-Glycemic Sweeteners

Kroger Chicken Verde contains high-glycemic sweeteners like sugar, dextrose, 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.

Net Carb Calculator

Kroger Chicken Verde
5 g
net carbs
6 g
carbs
1 g
fiber / sugar alcohol
4 g
fats
18 g
protein
140
calories

Ingredients Checker

Ingredients

Seared And Seasoned Chicken Thigh (Chicken Thigh Meat, Water, Orange Juice Concentrate, Cola Syrup [And Sugar, Water, Flavor And Lemon Juice Concentrate], Salt, Dextrose, Spice, Sea Salt, Sodium Carbonate, Natural Flavoring), Verde Sauce (Water, Green Chile Pepper, Tomatillo, Onions, Red Bell Pepper, Vinegar, Corn Starch, Chicken Broth Concentrate [Chicken Stock, Natural Flavor, Salt, Sugar, Yeast Extract], Sugar, Sea Salt, Cumin, Onion Powder, Parsley, Black Pepper, Red Chile Flakes, Cayenne Pepper, Oregano)

Non-Keto Sweeteners

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Concentrated Syrup

Highly-Refined Oils

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None

Harmful Food Additives

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None

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