Is Everything Sourdough Keto?

The Ingredient Breakdown

As a food scientist, I look at the source material first. The primary ingredient in this bread is WHEAT FLOUR. This includes both standard wheat flour and MALTED BARLEY FLOUR. Regardless of the fermentation process, wheat is a grain that is naturally dense in carbohydrates. On a keto diet, grains are strictly limited because they break down into glucose in the body.

The specific inclusion of POPULAR SEEDS and FLAX SEEDS adds healthy fats and fiber, which is a positive nutritional attribute. However, the volume of these seeds is rarely enough to offset the massive carbohydrate load provided by the wheat flour base. Furthermore, the ENZYMES listed are typically used to improve texture and shelf life, but they do not alter the macronutrient profile of the flour itself.

Finally, the seasoning blend of GARLIC and ONION adds negligible carbs, but the dealbreaker remains the flour. Even though sourdough has a lower glycemic index than white bread due to the acid produced during fermentation, it still contains enough net carbs to kick you out of ketosis.

Nutritional Value

While I cannot provide the exact label numbers without a specific brand's data, we can analyze the macro profile based on the ingredients. A standard slice of sourdough bread typically contains 15 to 20 grams of net carbohydrates. For a standard ketogenic diet, the daily limit is often set at 20 to 50 grams of total carbs.

If you consume two slices of this Everything Sourdough for a sandwich, you would likely consume over 30 grams of carbs immediately. This leaves almost no room for vegetables, sauces, or other foods throughout the rest of the day. Additionally, while the FLAX SEEDS contribute some fat, the bread is generally low-fat relative to the high carb count, which is the inverse of the keto macro ratio (high fat, low carb).