What are Low Key Load foods?

Low Key Load foods are foods with very low net carbs (under 6g) and sugar (under 5g) that have minimal blood sugar impact. There are 36,627 foods tagged as Low Key Load in our database, helping you identify options that match this blood sugar impact profile.

How do Low Key Load foods affect blood sugar levels?

Low Key Load foods are characterized by minimal carbs and sugar for stable blood glucose. With minimal carbohydrates, these foods have virtually no impact on blood glucose, making them ideal for maintaining stable levels.

Why choose Low Key Load foods over other categories?

Low Key Load foods offer specific benefits including minimal glucose impact, ketosis support, weight management. These foods allow you to eat satisfying meals without worrying about blood sugar spikes, unlike higher-carb alternatives.

How can I incorporate Low Key Load foods into my meals?

Popular Low Key Load foods include Spinach, Chicken Breast, Olive Oil. These foods can be eaten freely throughout the day and make excellent bases for meals when combined with moderate amounts of other food categories.

Are there any risks or things to watch for with Low Key Load foods?

Very low risk for blood sugar issues, but ensure you're getting adequate nutrition and energy from other food sources.

Where can I find the full list of Low Key Load foods on Badlow?

You can explore all Low Key Load foods by clicking 'View All Foods' above, or use our comparison tool to see how they stack up against other food categories for blood sugar management.

🟢 Low Key Load Foods | Ultra-Low Carb Foods for Diabetics

Foods with very low net carbs (under 6g) and sugar (under 5g) that have minimal blood sugar impact

Actions	Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Save to Collection Amazon	SONOMA GOURMET Prepared Pasta & Pizza Sauces Tomato & Parm Deliciou... Tomato & Parm Delicious Pizza Sauce, Tomato & Parm Tomato & Parm Delicious Pizza Sauce, Tomato & Parm SONOMA GOURMET Prepared Pasta & Pizza Sauces Tomato & Parm Delicious Pizza Sauce, ... Tomato & Parm Delicious Pizza Sauce, Tomato & Parm Tomato & Parm Delicious Pizza Sauce, Tomato & Parm	62.0g	5.95	40	4.0g	3.0g	1.0g	1.5g	2.0g
Tomato & Parm Delicious Pizza Sauce, Tomato & Parm Brand: SONOMA GOURMET Category: PREPARED PASTA & PIZZA SAUCES Serving: 62.0g BSI 5.95 Carbs 4.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 1.5g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	TARGET STORES Frozen Patties And Burgers Turkey Burgers, Turkey Turkey Burgers, Turkey Turkey Burgers, Turkey TARGET STORES Frozen Patties And Burgers Turkey Burgers, Turkey Turkey Burgers, Turkey Turkey Burgers, Turkey	112.0g	1.89	160	1.0g	0.0g	0.0g	7.0g	24.0g
Turkey Burgers, Turkey Brand: SIMPLY BALANCED Category: FROZEN PATTIES AND BURGERS Serving: 112.0g BSI 1.89 Carbs 1.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 7.0g Protein 24.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	TARGET STORES Canned Seafood Wild Sardines In Extra... Wild Sardines In Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil Wild Sardines In Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil TARGET STORES Canned Seafood Wild Sardines In Extra Virgin Olive O... Wild Sardines In Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil Wild Sardines In Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil	56.0g	1.89	100	1.0g	0.0g	0.0g	6.0g	12.0g
Wild Sardines In Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil Brand: SIMPLY BALANCED Category: CANNED SEAFOOD Serving: 56.0g BSI 1.89 Carbs 1.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 6.0g Protein 12.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	BRANCH CHEESE COMPANY, INC. Cheese Cold Pack Cheese Food,... Cold Pack Cheese Food, Swiss & Almond Cold Pack Cheese Food, Swiss & Almond BRANCH CHEESE COMPANY, INC. Cheese Cold Pack Cheese Food, Swiss & Almond Cold Pack Cheese Food, Swiss & Almond Cold Pack Cheese Food, Swiss & Almond	28.0g	5.56	100	3.0g	2.0g	0.0g	7.0g	5.0g
Cold Pack Cheese Food, Swiss & Almond Brand: STEVE'S CHEESE Category: CHEESE Serving: 28.0g BSI 5.56 Carbs 3.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 7.0g Protein 5.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	TARGET STORES Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces Al Pastor Pourable Tac... Al Pastor Pourable Taco Cart Sauce, Al Pastor Al Pastor Pourable Taco Cart Sauce, Al Pastor TARGET STORES Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces Al Pastor Pourable Taco Cart Sauce, A... Al Pastor Pourable Taco Cart Sauce, Al Pastor Al Pastor Pourable Taco Cart Sauce, Al Pastor	30.0g	2.01	15	2.0g	1.0g	1.0g	0.0g	1.0g
Al Pastor Pourable Taco Cart Sauce, Al Pastor Brand: ARCHER FARMS Category: ORIENTAL, MEXICAN & ETHNIC SAUCES Serving: 30.0g BSI 2.01 Carbs 2.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	BRANCH CHEESE COMPANY, INC. Cheese Sharp Cheddar Sharp Cheddar Sharp Cheddar BRANCH CHEESE COMPANY, INC. Cheese Sharp Cheddar Sharp Cheddar Sharp Cheddar	28.0g	5.6	90	3.0g	2.0g	0.0g	7.0g	4.0g
Sharp Cheddar Brand: STEVE'S CHEESE Category: CHEESE Serving: 28.0g BSI 5.6 Carbs 3.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 7.0g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	WINSLOW GAMES Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes Deli Style Garlic & Di... Deli Style Garlic & Dill Pickle, Deli Style Garlic & Dill Deli Style Garlic & Dill Pickle, Deli Style Garlic & Dill WINSLOW GAMES Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes Deli Style Garlic & Dill Pickle, Deli... Deli Style Garlic & Dill Pickle, Deli Style Garlic & Dill Deli Style Garlic & Dill Pickle, Deli Style Garlic & Dill	30.0g	4.0	10	2.0g	1.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Deli Style Garlic & Dill Pickle, Deli Style Garlic & Dill Brand: NEVADA BRINING COMPANY Category: PICKLES, OLIVES, PEPPERS & RELISHES Serving: 30.0g BSI 4.0 Carbs 2.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	TARGET STORES Pre Packaged Fruit & Vegetables Broccoli Florets, Onio... Broccoli Florets, Onions & Carrots Stir Fry Vegetable Blend, Broccoli Broccoli Florets, Onions & Carrots Stir Fry Vegetable Blend, Broccoli TARGET STORES Pre Packaged Fruit & Vegetables Broccoli Florets, Onions & Carrots St... Broccoli Florets, Onions & Carrots Stir Fry Vegetable Blend, Broccoli Broccoli Florets, Onions & Carrots Stir Fry Vegetable Blend, Broccoli	85.0g	9.9	35	7.0g	3.0g	2.0g	0.0g	1.0g
Broccoli Florets, Onions & Carrots Stir Fry Vegetable Blend, Broccoli Brand: ARCHER FARMS Category: PRE PACKAGED FRUIT & VEGETABLES Serving: 85.0g BSI 9.9 Carbs 7.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	TARGET STORES Powdered Drinks Blackberry Blueberry D... Blackberry Blueberry Drink Mix, Blackberry Blueberry Blackberry Blueberry Drink Mix, Blackberry Blueberry TARGET STORES Powdered Drinks Blackberry Blueberry Drink Mix, Black... Blackberry Blueberry Drink Mix, Blackberry Blueberry Blackberry Blueberry Drink Mix, Blackberry Blueberry	4.6g	2.0	10	3.0g	0.0g	2.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Blackberry Blueberry Drink Mix, Blackberry Blueberry Brand: ARCHER FARMS Category: POWDERED DRINKS Serving: 4.6g BSI 2.0 Carbs 3.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	TARGET STORES Pre Packaged Fruit & Vegetables Asparagus Spears, Onio... Asparagus Spears, Onion, Green & Red Peppers Stir Fry Vegetable Blend, Asparagus Asparagus Spears, Onion, Green & Red Peppers Stir Fry Vegetable Blend, Asparagus TARGET STORES Pre Packaged Fruit & Vegetables Asparagus Spears, Onion, Green & Red ... Asparagus Spears, Onion, Green & Red Peppers Stir Fry Vegetable Blend, Asparagus Asparagus Spears, Onion, Green & Red Peppers Stir Fry Vegetable Blend, Asparagus	85.0g	5.9	25	5.0g	3.0g	2.0g	0.0g	1.0g
Asparagus Spears, Onion, Green & Red Peppers Stir Fry Vegetable Blend, Asparagus Brand: ARCHER FARMS Category: PRE PACKAGED FRUIT & VEGETABLES Serving: 85.0g BSI 5.9 Carbs 5.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	TARGET STORES Flours & Corn Meal Wheat Germ Wheat Germ Wheat Germ TARGET STORES Flours & Corn Meal Wheat Germ Wheat Germ Wheat Germ	13.0g	7.53	50	6.0g	2.0g	2.0g	1.0g	3.0g
Wheat Germ Brand: SIMPLY BALANCED Category: FLOURS & CORN MEAL Serving: 13.0g BSI 7.53 Carbs 6.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 1.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	USDA Branded Dips & Salsa Mild Roasted Salsa Roj... Mild Roasted Salsa Roja, Mild USDA Branded Dips & Salsa Mild Roasted Salsa Roja, Mild Mild Roasted Salsa Roja, Mild	30.0g	4.0	10	2.0g	1.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Mild Roasted Salsa Roja, Mild Brand: LANTANA Category: DIPS & SALSA Serving: 30.0g BSI 4.0 Carbs 2.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	TARGET STORES Plant Based Milk Vanilla Unsweetened Al... Vanilla Unsweetened Almondmilk, Vanilla Vanilla Unsweetened Almondmilk, Vanilla TARGET STORES Plant Based Milk Vanilla Unsweetened Almondmilk, Vanilla Vanilla Unsweetened Almondmilk, Vanilla Vanilla Unsweetened Almondmilk, Vanilla	240.0ml	0.1	29	1.0g	0.0g	1.0g	2.5g	1.0g
Vanilla Unsweetened Almondmilk, Vanilla Brand: SIMPLY BALANCED Category: PLANT BASED MILK Serving: 240.0ml BSI 0.1 Carbs 1.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 2.5g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	USDA Branded Pre Packaged Fruit & Vegetables Sliced Crimini Mushrooms Sliced Crimini Mushrooms USDA Branded Pre Packaged Fruit & Vegetables Sliced Crimini Mushrooms Sliced Crimini Mushrooms	84.0g	6.96	20	4.0g	0.0g	0.5g	0.0g	2.0g
Sliced Crimini Mushrooms Brand: HARMONS Category: PRE PACKAGED FRUIT & VEGETABLES Serving: 84.0g BSI 6.96 Carbs 4.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.5g Fat 0.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Canned Soup Chicken No Salt Added ... Chicken No Salt Added Culinary Stock, Chicken Chicken No Salt Added Culinary Stock, Chicken WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Canned Soup Chicken No Salt Added Culinary Stock,... Chicken No Salt Added Culinary Stock, Chicken Chicken No Salt Added Culinary Stock, Chicken	240.0ml	2.01	10	1.0g	1.0g	0.0g	0.0g	2.0g
Chicken No Salt Added Culinary Stock, Chicken Brand: WEGMANS Category: CANNED SOUP Serving: 240.0ml BSI 2.01 Carbs 1.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	LAND O'LAKES Cheese/Cheese Substitutes Land O Lakes 50% Reduc... Land O Lakes 50% Reduced Sodium, 50% Reduced Fat American,160 Slices, Yellow, 5 Lb. Land O Lakes 50% Reduced Sodium, 50% Reduced Fat American,160 Slices, Yellow, 5 Lb. LAND O'LAKES Cheese/Cheese Substitutes Land O Lakes 50% Reduced Sodium, 50% ... Land O Lakes 50% Reduced Sodium, 50% Reduced Fat American,160 Slices, Yellow, 5 Lb. Land O Lakes 50% Reduced Sodium, 50% Reduced Fat American,160 Slices, Yellow, 5 Lb.	28.0g	6.63	71	3.5g	2.0g	0.0g	4.2g	5.3g
Land O Lakes 50% Reduced Sodium, 50% Reduced Fat American,160 Slices, Yellow, 5 Lb. Brand: LAND O LAKES Category: CHEESE/CHEESE SUBSTITUTES Serving: 28.0g BSI 6.63 Carbs 3.5g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 4.2g Protein 5.3g
Save to Collection Amazon	WANDERING BEAR, INC. Other Drinks Straight Black Extra S... Straight Black Extra Strong Cold Brew Organic Coffee Straight Black Extra Strong Cold Brew Organic Coffee WANDERING BEAR, INC. Other Drinks Straight Black Extra Strong Cold Brew... Straight Black Extra Strong Cold Brew Organic Coffee Straight Black Extra Strong Cold Brew Organic Coffee	177.0ml	4.0	11	2.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	1.0g
Straight Black Extra Strong Cold Brew Organic Coffee Brand: WANDERING BEAR Category: OTHER DRINKS Serving: 177.0ml BSI 4.0 Carbs 2.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	GEORGIA PEACH PRODUCTS, INC. Nut & Seed Butters Bare Smooth Almond But... Bare Smooth Almond Butter, Bare Smooth Bare Smooth Almond Butter, Bare Smooth GEORGIA PEACH PRODUCTS, INC. Nut & Seed Butters Bare Smooth Almond Butter, Bare Smooth Bare Smooth Almond Butter, Bare Smooth Bare Smooth Almond Butter, Bare Smooth	32.0g	5.29	180	7.0g	1.0g	4.0g	16.0g	7.0g
Bare Smooth Almond Butter, Bare Smooth Brand: BARNEY BUTTER Category: NUT & SEED BUTTERS Serving: 32.0g BSI 5.29 Carbs 7.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 4.0g Fat 16.0g Protein 7.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	GEORGIA PEACH PRODUCTS, INC. Nut & Seed Butters Bare Crunchy Almond Bu... Bare Crunchy Almond Butter, Bare Crunchy Bare Crunchy Almond Butter, Bare Crunchy GEORGIA PEACH PRODUCTS, INC. Nut & Seed Butters Bare Crunchy Almond Butter, Bare Crunchy Bare Crunchy Almond Butter, Bare Crunchy Bare Crunchy Almond Butter, Bare Crunchy	32.0g	5.22	190	6.0g	1.0g	3.0g	18.0g	7.0g
Bare Crunchy Almond Butter, Bare Crunchy Brand: BARNEY BUTTER Category: NUT & SEED BUTTERS Serving: 32.0g BSI 5.22 Carbs 6.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 3.0g Fat 18.0g Protein 7.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	L & J GENERAL INTERNATIONAL Frozen Vegetables Sofrito Blend, Diced O... Sofrito Blend, Diced Onions & Peppers Sofrito Blend, Diced Onions & Peppers L & J GENERAL INTERNATIONAL Frozen Vegetables Sofrito Blend, Diced Onions & Peppers Sofrito Blend, Diced Onions & Peppers Sofrito Blend, Diced Onions & Peppers	85.0g	7.94	25	5.0g	3.0g	1.0g	0.0g	1.0g
Sofrito Blend, Diced Onions & Peppers Brand: EL SEMBRADOR Category: FROZEN VEGETABLES Serving: 85.0g BSI 7.94 Carbs 5.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 1.0g

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this blood sugar category and how to use these foods

🟢 Low Key Load Foods | Ultra-Low Carb Foods for Diabetics

Tomato & Parm Delicious Pizza Sauce, Tomato & Parm

Turkey Burgers, Turkey

Wild Sardines In Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Cold Pack Cheese Food, Swiss & Almond

Al Pastor Pourable Taco Cart Sauce, Al Pastor

Sharp Cheddar

Deli Style Garlic & Dill Pickle, Deli Style Garlic & Dill

Broccoli Florets, Onions & Carrots Stir Fry Vegetable Blend, Broccoli

Blackberry Blueberry Drink Mix, Blackberry Blueberry

Asparagus Spears, Onion, Green & Red Peppers Stir Fry Vegetable Blend, Asparagus

Wheat Germ

Mild Roasted Salsa Roja, Mild

Vanilla Unsweetened Almondmilk, Vanilla

Sliced Crimini Mushrooms

Chicken No Salt Added Culinary Stock, Chicken

Land O Lakes 50% Reduced Sodium, 50% Reduced Fat American,160 Slices, Yellow, 5 Lb.

Straight Black Extra Strong Cold Brew Organic Coffee

Bare Smooth Almond Butter, Bare Smooth

Bare Crunchy Almond Butter, Bare Crunchy

Sofrito Blend, Diced Onions & Peppers