Is Trader Joe's Cheddar Cheese w/ Scotch Bonnet Chili Peppers Keto?
Trader Joe's Cheddar Cheese w/ Scotch Bonnet Chili Peppers should be avoided on keto because it is a high-carb processed food that contains unhealthy ingredients.
High in Net Carbs
Trader Joe's Cheddar Cheese w/ Scotch Bonnet Chili Peppers is high in carbs (5.36g 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 cheddar cheese 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.
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Ingredients
Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Salt, Microbial Enzyme, Cheese Cultures), Scotch Bonnet Chili Pepper Relish (Sugar, Spirit Vinegar, Scotch Bonnet Chili Pepper Puree [Scotch Bonnet Chili Pepper, Salt, Acetic Acid], Red Bell Pepper, Lemon Juice From Concentrate [Water, Lemon Juice Concentrate], Garlic, Corn Flour), Red Bell Peppers.