Dirty Keto
Optimum Nutrition Watermelon Amino Energy Drink

Optimum Nutrition Watermelon Amino Energy Drink

per 1 can (360 ml):
1g
net carbs
0g
fats
0g
protein
5
calories

Is Optimum Nutrition Watermelon Amino Energy Drink Keto?

Optimum Nutrition Watermelon Amino Energy Drink is considered as 'Dirty Keto' because it is a low-carb beverage that contains unhealthy ingredients like sucralose and potassium benzoate.

Dirty Keto

Optimum Nutrition Watermelon Amino Energy Drink is low in net carbs but it should still be avoided on keto because it contains unhealthy ingredients like sucralose and potassium benzoate.

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 Sucralose

Sucralose is a carb-free artificial sweetener with a glycemic index of zero. It has no effect on ketosis, but it may lead to gut health problems when consumed regularly.

As an alternative, you may look for other energy drinks 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 Potassium Benzoate

Potassium Benzoate 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

Optimum Nutrition Watermelon Amino Energy Drink
1 g
net carbs
1 g
carbs
0 g
fiber / sugar alcohol
0 g
fats
0 g
protein
5
calories

Ingredients Checker

Ingredients

Carbonated Water, Amino Blend (L-Threonine, L-Leucine, L-Citrulline, L-Theanine, L-Alanyl-L-Glutamine, Micronized Taurine, L-Lysine Hydrochloride), Natural And Artificial Flavor, Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Sorbate And Potassium Benzoate (As Preservatives), Sucralose, Caffeine (From Tea Leaf And/Or Coffee Bean), Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Phosphate.

Non-Keto Sweeteners

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Highly-Refined Oils

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None

Harmful Food Additives

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