Dirty Keto
Trader Joe's Organic Lowfat Cottage Cheese

Trader Joe's Organic Lowfat Cottage Cheese

per 0.5 cup (113 g):
4g
net carbs
2.5g
fats
13g
protein
100
calories

Is Trader Joe's Organic Lowfat Cottage Cheese Keto?

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

Dirty Keto

Trader Joe's Organic Lowfat Cottage Cheese is low in net carbs but it should still be avoided on keto because it contains carrageenan.

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 Carrageenan

Carrageenan 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 Organic Lowfat Cottage Cheese
4 g
net carbs
4 g
carbs
0 g
fiber / sugar alcohol
2.5 g
fats
13 g
protein
100
calories

Ingredients Checker

Ingredients

Cultured Pasteurized Organic Nonfat & Organic Lowfat Milk, Salt, Tricalcium Phosphate, Organic Locust Bean Gum, Carbon Dioxide (To Maintain Freshness), Carrageenan, Citric Acid, Vitamin A Palmitate, Microbial Rennet, Live And Active L. Acidophilus And B.

Non-Keto Sweeteners

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None

Highly-Refined Oils

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None

Harmful Food Additives

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