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Trader Joe's Salsa Verde Corn Tortilla Chips

Trader Joe's Salsa Verde Corn Tortilla Chips

per 13 chips (28 g):
16g
net carbs
7g
fats
2g
protein
140
calories

Is Trader Joe's Salsa Verde Corn Tortilla Chips Keto?

Trader Joe's Salsa Verde Corn Tortilla Chips is not keto-friendly because it is a high-carb processed food that contains unhealthy ingredients like sugar, canola oil, and high fructose corn syrup.

Too Much Carbs!

Trader Joe's Salsa Verde Corn Tortilla Chips should be avoided on keto because it is very high in net carbs (57.14g of net carbs per 100g serving).

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.

As an alternative, you may look for other tortilla chips that are low in net carbs.

Contains High-Glycemic Sweeteners

Trader Joe's Salsa Verde Corn Tortilla Chips contains high-glycemic sweeteners like sugar, high fructose corn syrup, and dextrose. These sweeteners can raise your blood sugar level and prevent you from reaching ketosis.

As an alternative, you may look for other tortilla chips 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 Highly Refined Oils

Trader Joe's Salsa Verde Corn Tortilla Chips contains highly refined canola oil, corn oil, and safflower oil. These refined oils are prone to oxidation and may cause inflammation in the body.

Highly refined oils are usually extracted using high heat and chemicals. This process strips out the nutrients from the oil and replaces them with harmful chemicals.

It is important to get your fats from healthy sources so your body can burn clean fuel while on ketosis. You may check out our list of best and worst oils for keto here.

Net Carb Calculator

Trader Joe's Salsa Verde Corn Tortilla Chips
16 g
net carbs
18 g
carbs
2 g
fiber / sugar alcohol
7 g
fats
2 g
protein
140
calories

Ingredients Checker

Ingredients

White Corn Flour, Sunflower Oil (Sunflower, Safflower, Canola, And/Or Corn Oil), Salsa Verde Seasoning (Salt, Chili Peppers, Dextrose, Tomato Powder, Citric Acid [Acidulant], Maltodextrin, Yeast Extract, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Sugar, Vinegar Powder [Maltodextrin, Distilled Vinegar], Tomatillo Powder, Green Bell Pepper Powder, Corn Syrup Solids, Dried Parsley, Lime Juice Solids, Natural Flavors), Cilantro Flakes, Spinach Powder, Trace Of Lime.

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