Dirty Keto
Pepperoni

Pepperoni

per 100 g:
1.2g
net carbs
46.3g
fats
19.3g
protein
504
calories

Is Pepperoni Keto?

Pepperoni is considered as 'Dirty Keto' because it is a low-carb processed food that contains unhealthy ingredients like dextrose, sodium nitrate, and BHA/BHT.

Dirty Keto

Pepperoni is low in net carbs but it should still be avoided on keto because it contains unhealthy ingredients like dextrose, sodium nitrate, and BHA/BHT.

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 red meat products 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 Harmful Food Additives

Pepperoni contains sodium nitrate and BHA/BHT which are 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

Pepperoni
1.18 g
net carbs
1.18 g
carbs
0 g
fiber / sugar alcohol
46.28 g
fats
19.25 g
protein
504
calories

Ingredients Checker

Ingredients

Ground Pork, Ground Beef, Spices, Flavorings, Salt, Sodium Nitrate, Dextrose, Bha/Bht

Non-Keto Sweeteners

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Highly-Refined Oils

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None

Harmful Food Additives

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