Dirty Keto
Trader Joe's Fat Free Cottage Cheese

Trader Joe's Fat Free Cottage Cheese

per 0.5 cup (113 g):
4g
net carbs
0g
fats
14g
protein
80
calories

Is Trader Joe's Fat Free Cottage Cheese Keto?

Trader Joe's Fat Free Cottage Cheese is considered as 'Dirty Keto' because it is a low-carb processed food that contains unhealthy ingredients.

Dirty Keto

Trader Joe's Fat Free Cottage Cheese is low in net carbs but it should still be avoided on keto because it contains tapioca fiber.

Dirty Keto is a common label for low-carb foods with unhealthy ingredients. You may still reach ketosis and lose weight with dirty keto, but it might also lead to health problems in the long run.

It is better to eat nutritious low-carb foods so you can achieve a healthy weight loss on keto. Great examples of which are broccoli, olives, and mackerel.

You can calculate your ideal daily net carb allowance by using this keto macros calculator.

Contains Tapioca Fiber

Tapioca Fiber 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 cottage 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.

Net Carb Calculator

Trader Joe's Fat Free Cottage Cheese
4 g
net carbs
4 g
carbs
0 g
fiber / sugar alcohol
0 g
fats
14 g
protein
80
calories

Ingredients Checker

Ingredients

Cultured Pasteurized Nonfat Milk, Salt, Stabilizers (Tapioca Starch, Guar Gum, Mono And Diglycerides, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Phosphate, Locust Bean Gum), Natural Flavor, Vitamin A Palmitate, Carbon Dioxide (To Maintain Freshness)

Non-Keto Sweeteners

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Highly-Refined Oils

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None

Harmful Food Additives

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None

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