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PhD Peanut Butter & Jelly Smart Plant

PhD Peanut Butter & Jelly Smart Plant

per 1 bar (64 g):
4g
net carbs
13g
fats
20g
protein
257
calories

Is PhD Peanut Butter & Jelly Smart Plant Keto?

PhD Peanut Butter & Jelly 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 Peanut Butter & Jelly Smart Plant is high in carbs (6.25g 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 Peanut Butter & Jelly 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.

Net Carb Calculator

PhD Peanut Butter & Jelly Smart Plant
4 g
net carbs
23 g
carbs
19 g
fiber / sugar alcohol
13 g
fats
20 g
protein
257
calories

Ingredients Checker

Ingredients

Protein Blend [Soya Protein Isolate, Pea Protein Isolate, Pumpkin Seed Protein], Dark Chocolate Coating With Sweetener [Cocoa Mass, Sweetener (Xylitol), Cocoa Butter, Emulsifier (Sunflower Lecithin)], Sweetener (Maltitol), Soya Protein Nuggets [Soya Protein Isolate, Tapioca Starch, Malt Extract (Gluten), Salt], Caramel Layer [Sweetener (Maltitol), Humectant (Vegetable Glycerin), Coconut Oil, Water, Emulsifier (Sunflower Lecithin), Thickener (Gum Acacia), Beetroot Powder, Natural Flavouring, Acidifying Agent (Citric Acid), Himalayan Salt], Peanut Paste, Humectant (Vegetable Glycerin), Coconut Oil, Emulsifier (Sunflower Lecithin), Natural Flavouring, Green Tea Extract, Himalayan Salt, Sweetener (Steviol Glycosides).

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