Is Progresso Broccoli Cheese Soup Keto?
Progresso Broccoli Cheese Soup should be avoided on keto because it is a high-carb processed food that contains unhealthy ingredients like maltodextrin, soybean oil, and modified starch.
High in Net Carbs
Progresso Broccoli Cheese Soup is high in carbs (4.15g 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 Maltodextrin
Maltodextrin 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 canned soups 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 Soybean Oil
Soybean 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.
Contains Modified Starch
Modified Starch 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.
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Ingredients
Chicken Broth, Broccoli, Modified Food Starch, Soybean Oil, Cream Cheese (Milk, Cream, Salt, Carob Bean Gum, Cheese Cultures), Parmesan Cheese* (Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes).Contains Less Than 1% Of: Chicken Fat, Soy Protein Concentrate, Cheddar Cheese* (Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Sodium Phosphate, Salt, Natural Flavor, Buttermilk, Whey, Garlic Powder, Whey Protein Concentrate, Datem, Onion Powder, Whey*, Citric Acid, Maltodextrin, Spice, Color (Annatto Extract, Paprika Extract, Beta Carotene), Cream*, Egg Yolk, Nonfat Milk*, Sorbic Acid (Preservative), Yeast Extract.*Dried