Is Whole Foods Market Pesto Alfredo Sauce Keto?
Whole Foods Market Pesto Alfredo Sauce should be avoided on keto because it is a high-carb processed food that contains unhealthy ingredients like maltodextrin and sunflower oil.
High in Net Carbs
Whole Foods Market Pesto Alfredo Sauce is high in carbs (5.83g 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 Maltodextrin
Maltodextrin 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 pesto 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.
Contains Sunflower Oil
Sunflower Oil is a highly refined oil that is 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.
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Ingredients
Water, Heavy Cream, Butter, Basil In Oil (Basil, Sunflower Seed Oil), Corn Maltodextrin*, Cornstarch, Sunflower Seed Oil, Sea Salt, Milk Protein, Grana Padano Cheese (Cow's Milk, Salt, Animal Rennet, Lysozyme From Egg White), Natural Flavors (Milk), Sodium Citrate (Emulsifier), Pecorino Romano Cheese (Sheep's Milk, Salt, Lamb's Rennet, Cheese Cultures), Cashews, Xanthan Gum, Dried Garlic.