Is Simply Balanced Italian Dressing Keto?
Simply Balanced Italian Dressing should be avoided on keto because it is a high-carb processed food that contains unhealthy ingredients like sugar and soybean oil.
High in Net Carbs
Simply Balanced Italian Dressing is high in carbs (6.67g of net carbs per 100ml 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 Sugar
Sugar 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 italian dressing brands 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.
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Ingredients
Water, Soybean Oil*, Distilled Vinegar*, Cane Sugar*, Sea Salt, Contains Less Than 2% Of Lemon Juice Concentrate*, Dried Garlic*, Dried Onion*, Dried Red Bell Pepper*, Xanthan Gum, Spices*.