Our Goal

One of the main goals of Keto Chow is to be convenient, the second is for it to give you everything you need to thrive: complete nutrition. This page has details about what nutrition is in Keto Chow, a bit about why it's in there, some information about what's NOT in Keto Chow.

Quick Facts

Net Carbs:

0.8G

Sodium - 0.9G

48% DV

Protein - 26G

52% DV

Magnesium - 0.22G

54% DV

Potassium - 1.5G

38% DV

Contains

Doesn't Contain

Our Ingredients

Why We Use Certain Ingredients and Not Others

Acacia Gum and Fiber Levels

In a previous version, Keto Chow utilized Psyllium Husk powder for fiber. I'm very happy that we switched over to Acacia Gum. It's water soluble so it has no texture and has some great benefits for ketosis and general gut health. Notably, it's fermented by gut bacteria into short chain fatty acids that make keto happy.

What you won't find in Keto Chow is the FDA recommended 28g of dietary fiber per day. I had considered adding additional acacia gum but was reminded about some fun fiber facts on the HighSteaks site:

The simple idea that we should be filling our digestive systems with something indigestible is utter madness.

Seek out the evidence for yourself – here's a hint, there's none whatsoever that fiber is something you should be consuming much of (if any), and almost certainly should NOT be supplementing.

Sure, eat some foods which happen to be rich in fiber if you like them and can tolerate them well, but it's not the fiber that makes them worth eating.

The go-to line about it all: “Fiber is great – if you live on junk food.”

What sweeteners does Keto Chow use?

Most flavors of Keto Chow use sucralose. You can read all the details about why we chose sucralose here.

However, our Natural Strawberry uses monk fruit as a sweetener instead of sucralose, and our CORE line offers unsweetened options, as well as some sweetened by stevia.

Peanuts

Our primary manufacturing facility has an employee that's allergic to peanuts – producing the Chocolate Peanut Butter flavor (which contains actual peanut flour, not just peanut flavor) at that facility was not an option. Instead, the Chocolate Peanut Butter flavor is mixed and packaged at a different location. The result is that all of our flavors, except chocolate peanut butter, are completely peanut free.

Electrolytes and Saltiness

Depending on your taste and how long you let Keto Chow “rest” in the fridge after mixing (30 minutes minimum, overnight preferred), you may find Keto Chow rather salty at first. This isn't by accident, it's an essential feature.

When you do keto, your body will burn through electrolytes rather quickly. There are several mechanisms at work that cause this but the end result is that you need higher than normal electrolyte amounts. If you don't get enough you may experience nausea, cramping, fatigue and other flu-like symptoms. This is why the condition is commonly referred to as “Keto Flu”. The fix is easy: get some sodium, potassium, and/or magnesium. Keto Chow, by design, should allow you to completely avoid the Keto Flu, so long as your other meals (if you're eating other keto food) contain sufficient electrolytes.

Most people find that the saltiness goes away after letting it refrigerate overnight (or longer). You may also actually start to crave the saltiness as your body adjusts to ketosis and the higher electrolyte requirements.

No Soy Protein or Soy Lecithin

Soy is a funny thing. There's a lot of “well I heard it from a dude at the gym that soy gives you cancer” information running around. There is very, very little scientific information based on studies to back up the concerns about phytoestrogens in soy protein causing problems in vivo with humans. Regardless: Keto Chow does not use any soy protein (which is the problem-child and what people can be allergic to) or soy ANYTHING.

Governmental Information

United States FDA Dietary Recommendations

Here are the official United States Food and Drug Administration RDI and DRV amounts. By law, these are the amounts that must be used to calculate Daily Value percentages and recommendations on product labels. Some are an improvement over the previous numbers but I feel they are still influenced too much by lobbying groups (like the sugar industry).

You can also calculate your RDI amounts using the calculator here.

Nordic Nutrition Information 2012

Strangely enough, Norway seems to have better-documented science behind their dietary recommendations. You can peruse the full PDF for detailed information about each nutrient. Want to know the upper tolerable limit for Iron and why that's the limit? It's all in the PDF. They do still have some rather silly stuff about saturated fats and carbohydrates but they're moving in a good direction. We'll see what the 2020 report says =)

Info about the 2012 recommendations in this PDF.

Watch our ingredients video for more information:

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Supplement Facts

Supplement Facts for Apple Pie - Version 3.0
NutrientAmount per serving (dry mix)% Daily Value (dry mix)Amount with fat source% Daily Value with fat source
Servings Per Container1N/AN/AN/A
Serving Size1 PacketN/AN/AN/A
Calories119N/A524N/A
Total Fat1g1%43g56%
Saturated Fat<1g2%28g138%
Trans Fat0gDaily Value not established1gDaily Value not established
Cholesterol12mg4%146mg49%
Sodium834mg36%866mg38%
Total Carbohydrates3.83g7g3%
Dietary Fiber2.97g8%2g8%
Total Sugars1gDaily Value not established4gDaily Value not established
Added Sugars0g0%0g0%
Protein26gDaily Value not established30gDaily Value not established
Vitamin D21mcg103%22mcg112%
Calcium716mg55%795mg61%
Iron3.1mg17%3mg18%
Potassium1541mg33%1654mg35%
Complete Vitamin and Mineral Content
Vitamin/MineralAmount per serving
Vitamin A565mcg/1027IU
B1 Thiamine.51mg
B12 Cobalamin2.05mcg
B2 Riboflavin.58mg
B3 Niacin6.85mg
B5 Pantothenic Acid10.12mg
B6 Pyridoxine.68mg
Vitamin C123.21mg
Vitamin E8.3mg/12.3IU
Vitamin K241.09mcg
Biotin102.65mcg
Chloride1456.4mg
Choline205.02mg
Chromium73.91mcg
Copper.69mg
Folate138.72mcg
Iodine153.97mcg
Lutein87.93mcg
Lycopene125.91mcg
Magnesium126mg
Manganese.86mg
Molybdenum25.66mcg
Phosphorus390.32mg
Selenium71.86mcg
Vanadium3.42mcg
Zeaxanthin8.18mcg
Zinc12mg
Amino Acid Content
Amino AcidAmount per serving
Alanine.81g
Arginine.93g
Aspartic Acid1.83g
Cysteine.27g
Glutamic Acid5.19g
Glycine.45g
Histidine.66g
Hydroxyproline0g
Isoleucine1.29g
Leucine2.31g
Lysine2.04g
Methionine.72g
Phenylalanine1.2g
Proline2.43g
Serine1.35g
Threonine1.05g
Tryptophan.36g
Tyrosine1.32g
Valine1.56g

Ingredients

Ingredients: Milk Protein Isolate, Potassium Citrate, Salt, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Acacia Gum, Xanthan Gum, Magnesium Malate, Choline L-Bitartrate, Potassium Chloride, Vitamin Blend (Ascorbic Acid [C], Vitamin A Palmitate, Cholecalciferol [D3], Vitamin E Acetate, Niacinamide [B3], Zinc Gluconate, D-Calcium Pantothenate [B5], Ferrous Gluconate [Iron], Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Copper Gluconate, Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate [B6], Riboflavin [B2], Thiamine [B1], Potassium Iodide, 5-Methyltetrahydrofolate [Folate], Lutein, Lycopene, D-Biotin, Chromium Picolinate, Selenium Amino Acid Chelate, Menaquinone-7 [K2], Molybdenum Amino Acid Chelate, Vanadium Amino Acid Chelate, Methylcobalamin [B12]), Cinnamon, Sucralose, Allspice, Nutmeg, Cardamom, MCT Oil, Sunflower Lecithin

Allergen Statement

Contains: Milk Protein, Cinnamon, Allspice, Nutmeg, Cardamom

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Daily Value not established where marked with dagger symbol.

FAQ

Will Keto Chow keep me full? Is it actually a meal?
Yes! Keto Chow is designed to fill you up with 1/3 of your daily vitamins and nutrients and is a complete meal
Is Keto Chow safe for pregnant women? What about for children?
We always advise checking with the doc before starting new supplements while pregnant or breastfeeding, or before giving Keto Chow to your children.
Which vitamins and minerals are in Keto Chow?
1/3 of your daily essential vitamins and minerals are in each serving! Our ingredients are transparent and listed on our nutrition labels. We don't hide any fillers or nasties in our products. Check the nutritional info on each product page.
What's so good about keto anyway?
When your body doesn't have carbs to burn, it will naturally turn to your stored fats. Those stored fats turn into a type of fuel called “ketones,” which your body will start burning in place of carbs. And since it's so easy to turn fat into energy, your “get up and go!” will shoot through the roof while your waistline shrinks down. Nice!
What fat source should I add to my Keto Chow?
We recommend adding cream, butter, or avocado oil to your Keto Chow shake. This helps your body absorb all those delicious nutrients-and makes it easy to customize your shake to meet your macro/calorie needs.
Can I use Keto Chow if I'm lactose intolerant?
Most Keto Chow flavors have a milk protein isolate base, which has a small amount of lactose. However, many people who have problems with lactose are able to handle the relatively small amounts without problems, or use a lactase enzyme supplement.
Is this vegetarian or vegan?
Keto Chow shakes and Egg White Protein are vegetarian (except for the three flavors that use beef protein), but not vegan. Keto Chow supplements are vegan and vegetarian.
Is it carnivore or fit the carnivore or zero carb diet?

That would depend on how you define a carnivore diet. Many of our customers choose to eat primarily carnivore meals, but do include Keto Chow. If our shakes do not fit into your carnivore lifestyle, we do have Egg White Protein available, which would be classified as carnivore.

Why use beef protein for a shake?
Beef protein is a dairy free option, making it accessible to those who avoid lactose and dairy, but is still a complete protein, unlike many dairy-free options. And it also won't cause those dreaded protein farts. Look it up. It's a thing.
Why stevia and an unsweetened version?
We love and will continue to use sucralose in our classic Keto Chow lineup! But we also recognize that everyone has different preferences in the keto community. We wanted to provide an alternative for people who find they prefer stevia. We also wanted an option for those who would prefer to be able to add their own sweetener. That way, you can control the amount and the type of sweetener you choose to use
How much sweetener should I add to the unsweetened Keto Chow Core?

The short answer is it's up to you! Everyone has different preferences, but you can find some good starting points for popular keto sweeteners here .