Is Tomaten-Gemüsesaftcocktail Keto?

The Ingredient Breakdown

As a food scientist, I look at the composition of a product to determine its metabolic impact. The Tomaten-Gemüsesaftcocktail relies on a high concentration of tomato juice (95%), which is naturally low in carbohydrates compared to sweet fruits. The remaining 5% consists of a vegetable blend that adds complexity without adding sugar.

The specific vegetable mix includes Rote Bete (beetroot), Gurke (cucumber), Sellerie (celery), Sauerkraut, Zwiebel (onion), Paprika, and Dill. Crucially, these are low-glycemic vegetables. Cucumber and celery are primarily water, while the Karottensaft (carrot juice) is present in a trace amount of just 1%. While carrots contain natural sugars, the 1% inclusion is negligible in the context of a 100ml serving.

Finally, the preservatives and flavor enhancers—Salz (salt), Zitronensaftkonzentrat (lemon juice concentrate), and Gewürzextrakte (spice extracts)—contain virtually no carbohydrates. There are no hidden thickeners, starches, or sweeteners in this formulation.

Nutritional Value

When evaluating a product for ketosis, the primary metric is the carbohydrate-to-calorie ratio. A standard serving of this vegetable cocktail contains approximately 4 grams of carbohydrates per 100ml. This is significantly lower than tomato juice blends that include fruit juice for sweetness.

Because the ingredients list shows no added sugar (sucrose, glucose, or fructose syrup), the carbs present are naturally occurring from the vegetables. With a calorie count usually sitting around 20-25 kcal per 100ml, the energy density is low. This allows you to consume a satisfying volume of liquid—perhaps 250ml—while staying under 10g of net carbs, which is the standard daily limit for strict ketosis.