Dirty Keto
Lightlife Plant-Based Smart Deli Ham

Lightlife Plant-Based Smart Deli Ham

per 4 slices (52 g):
1g
net carbs
1g
fats
13g
protein
70
calories

Is Lightlife Plant-Based Smart Deli Ham Keto?

Lightlife Plant-Based Smart Deli Ham is considered as 'Dirty Keto' because it is a low-carb processed food that contains unhealthy ingredients like tapioca fiber, carrageenan, and concentrated syrup.

Dirty Keto

Lightlife Plant-Based Smart Deli Ham is low in net carbs but it should still be avoided on keto because it contains unhealthy ingredients like tapioca fiber, carrageenan, 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

Lightlife Plant-Based Smart Deli Ham contains high-glycemic sweeteners like tapioca fiber 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 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 Carrageenan

Carrageenan 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

Lightlife Plant-Based Smart Deli Ham
1 g
net carbs
3 g
carbs
2 g
fiber / sugar alcohol
1 g
fats
13 g
protein
70
calories

Ingredients Checker

Ingredients

Water, Vital Wheat Gluten, Soy Protein Isolate, Evaporated Cane Syrup, Less Than 2% Of: Natural Flavor (From Plant Sources), Tapioca Starch, Bakers Yeast Extract, Sea Salt, Salt, Carrageenan, Natural Smoke Flavor (From Plant Sources), Fermented Rice Flour, Oleoresin Paprika (Color)

Non-Keto Sweeteners

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Concentrated Syrup

Highly-Refined Oils

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None

Harmful Food Additives

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