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Trader Joe's BBQ Teriyaki Chicken

Trader Joe's BBQ Teriyaki Chicken

per 1 cup frozen (150 g):
10g
net carbs
9g
fats
31g
protein
240
calories

Is Trader Joe's BBQ Teriyaki Chicken Keto?

Trader Joe's BBQ Teriyaki Chicken should be avoided on keto because it is a high-carb processed food that contains unhealthy ingredients like sugar and modified starch.

High in Net Carbs

Trader Joe's BBQ Teriyaki Chicken is high in carbs (6.67g 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 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 frozen meals 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 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.

Net Carb Calculator

Trader Joe's BBQ Teriyaki Chicken
10 g
net carbs
11 g
carbs
1 g
fiber / sugar alcohol
9 g
fats
31 g
protein
240
calories

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Ingredients

Boneless Skinless Chicken Leg Meat, Water, Sugar, Soy Sauce (Water, Soybean, Wheat, Salt), Dark Soy Sauce (Water, Soybean, Salt, Sugar, Wheat Flour, Mushroom Extract), Modified Cornstarch, Salt, Lime Juice Concentrate, Ginger, Garlic, Green Onion.

Non-Keto Sweeteners

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Highly-Refined Oils

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