Is PhD Chocolate Peanut Brownie Smart Plant Keto?
PhD Chocolate Peanut Brownie Smart Plant should be avoided on keto because it is a high-carb processed food that contains unhealthy ingredients like maltitol, sunflower oil, and tapioca fiber.
High in Net Carbs
PhD Chocolate Peanut Brownie Smart Plant is high in carbs (4.69g of net carbs per 100g serving) so you need to avoid it as much as possible.
It is important to limit your net carb consumption to 20g - 30g per day to stay in ketosis.
You can calculate your ideal daily net carb allowance by using this keto macros calculator. Then use the serving calculator below to determine a serving size that fits your net carb budget.
Contains High-Glycemic Sweeteners
PhD Chocolate Peanut Brownie Smart Plant contains high-glycemic sweeteners like maltitol and tapioca fiber. These sweeteners can raise your blood sugar level and prevent you from reaching ketosis.
As an alternative, you may look for other protein bars 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 Sunflower Oil
Sunflower 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.
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Ingredients
Protein Blend (Soya Protein Isolate, Pea Protein Isolate, Pumpkin Seed Protein), Milk Alternative Chocolate Coating [Cocoa Butter, Soya Flour, Sweetener (Xylitol), Cocoa Mass, Emulsifier (Sunflower Lecithin), Natural Vanilla Flavouring], Sweetener (Maltitol), Soya Protein Nuggets [Soya Protein Isolate, Tapioca Starch, Malt Extract (Gluten), Salt], Caramel Layer [Sweetener (Maltitol), Coconut Oil, Humectant (Vegetable Glycerine), Water, Emulsifier (Sunflower Lecithin), Thickener (Gum Acacia), Natural Flavouring, Himalayan Salt], Peanut Paste, Humectant (Vegetable Glycerine), Coconut Oil, Emulsifier (Sunflower Lecithin), Natural Flavouring, Green Tea Extract, Himalayan Salt, Sweetener (Steviol Glycosides).