{"title":"Low Carb Protein Powder","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHow many carbs are in protein powder?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtein itself has no carbs, so the carbs in a protein powder come from what's added to it: sugar, flavorings, fillers, fruit and fiber. Mass gainers, made to add calories, can be very high in carbs. A simple protein powder usually has just a few grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are the carbs in each of our proteins, straight from the label:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer serving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOptimal, Vanilla\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFoundational, Vanilla \u0026amp; Goji\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFoundational, Cocoa \u0026amp; Blueberry\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal carbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbs minus fiber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSugar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLess than 1g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLess than 1g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdded sugar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalories\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFigures are from each product's label.\u003csup\u003e\u003ca href=\"#source-1\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003csup\u003e\u003ca href=\"#source-2\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e Optimal has the most protein for its carbs. Foundational has a couple more grams of carbs from its fruit and greens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs it keto-friendly?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical keto diets keep carbs under 50g a day, and some go as low as 20g. Protein is kept moderate, at roughly 10% to 20% of calories, because the body can turn extra protein into glucose.\u003csup\u003e\u003ca href=\"#source-3\"\u003e3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e A serving of Optimal, with 5g of total carbs and 0g of sugar, fits into that easily. Just count it toward both your carbs and your protein for the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeto is a big change, and it isn't right for everyone. Harvard's Nutrition Source recommends talking with a doctor and a dietitian before starting, especially if you have a health condition.\u003csup\u003e\u003ca href=\"#source-3\"\u003e3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat about net carbs?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany people on low carb diets count \"net carbs,\" which usually means total carbs minus fiber. Nutrition Facts labels don't list net carbs, so you work them out yourself. By that count, Optimal and Foundational Vanilla \u0026amp; Goji each have about 4g per serving, and Cocoa \u0026amp; Blueberry has about 5g.\u003csup\u003e\u003ca href=\"#source-1\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003csup\u003e\u003ca href=\"#source-2\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSweetened without sugar or sugar alcohols\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany low carb protein powders are sweetened with sugar alcohols like erythritol. Ours use only monk fruit, which is considered a no-calorie sweetener and is used in very small amounts because it's so sweet.\u003csup\u003e\u003ca href=\"#source-4\"\u003e4\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e There's no stevia, erythritol or sucralose in either protein. Read more about \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/monk-fruit-protein-powder\"\u003emonk fruit protein powder\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/nutrition\/erythritol-free-protein-powder-why-you-need-it\"\u003ewhy we skip erythritol\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLow carb protein shake ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse a low carb liquid.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unsweetened almond or coconut milk, or water, add few carbs. Check the label, since sweetened versions add sugar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePick berries over banana.\u003c\/strong\u003e A handful of raspberries or blackberries adds flavor with fewer carbs than a banana.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdd fat for creaminess.\u003c\/strong\u003e A spoonful of almond or peanut butter, or some chia seeds, makes the shake thicker and more filling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse cocoa or cinnamon for flavor.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unsweetened cocoa powder and cinnamon add taste without sugar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","products":[{"product_id":"clean-vegan-protein-powder-stevia-free-gluten-free","title":"Foundational Plant Protein","description":"\u003cp\u003eFoundational Plant Protein is a daily plant protein shake with 18g of protein from organic brown rice, pea and hemp seed protein, plus organic fruit, greens and adaptogens. 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