Is Trader Joe's Unexpected Cheddar Broccoli Soup Keto?
Trader Joe's Unexpected Cheddar Broccoli Soup should be avoided on keto because it is a high-carb processed food that contains unhealthy ingredients like sugar and maltodextrin.
High in Net Carbs
Trader Joe's Unexpected Cheddar Broccoli Soup is high in carbs (4.9g 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 High-Glycemic Sweeteners
Trader Joe's Unexpected Cheddar Broccoli Soup contains high-glycemic sweeteners like sugar and maltodextrin. These sweeteners can raise your blood sugar level and prevent you from reaching ketosis.
As an alternative, you may look for other soup 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
Water, Milk (Milk, Vitamin D3), Broccoli Florets, Sharp Cheddar Cheese (Cheddar Cheese [Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Vegetable Enzymes, Annatto Extract {For Color}], Powdered Cellulose), Cheddar Cheese (Cheddar Cheese [Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Microbial Enzyme], Powdered Cellulose), Onions, Half-And-Half (Milk, Cream), Celery, Carrots, Rice Starch, Vegetable Base (Vegetables [Carrot, Celery, Onion], Salt, Cane Sugar, Maltodextrin, Yeast Extract, Onion Powder, Cornstarch, Garlic Powder, Turmeric, Natural Flavor), Butter (Cream, Natural Flavors), Sodium Citrate, Sea Salt, Black Pepper.