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Trader Joe's Mashed Potatoes

Trader Joe's Mashed Potatoes

per 1 cup frozen (126 g):
12g
net carbs
2.5g
fats
2g
protein
90
calories

Is Trader Joe's Mashed Potatoes Keto?

Trader Joe's Mashed Potatoes should be consumed minimally on keto because it is high in net carbs.

High in Net Carbs

Trader Joe's Mashed Potatoes is high in carbs (9.52g 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.

Low in Fats

Trader Joe's Mashed Potatoes is both high in carbs and low in fats, which are the exact opposite of the macros required on a keto diet.

The ideal macronutrient ratio for keto is 70% fat, 20-25% protein, and 5-10% carbs. This means the majority of your foods should be both low in carbs and high in fats.

Avocado, salmon, and ghee are great examples of foods that are both low in carbs and high in fat.

Clean Ingredients But High in Carbs

Trader Joe's Mashed Potatoes is free of non-keto ingredients like sugar, artificial sweetener, and refined oils, but it is high in carbs.

It is important to check both macros and ingredients of your foods to achieve a healthy weight loss on keto.

Here are the common ingredients to be checked for keto - sweeteners, oils, and food additives.

Net Carb Calculator

Trader Joe's Mashed Potatoes
12 g
net carbs
14 g
carbs
2 g
fiber / sugar alcohol
2.5 g
fats
2 g
protein
90
calories

Ingredients Checker

Ingredients

Potatoes, Milk, Cultured Butter (Cream [Milk], Lactic Acid Starter Culture), Salt

Non-Keto Sweeteners

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None

Highly-Refined Oils

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None

Harmful Food Additives

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None

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