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	COCINA SELECTA Cheese Queso Quesadilla Cheese Queso Quesadilla Cheese Queso Quesadilla Cheese COCINA SELECTA Cheese Queso Quesadilla Cheese Queso Quesadilla Cheese Queso Quesadilla Cheese	28.0g	1.83	90	1.0g	0.0g	0.0g	8.0g	6.0g
Queso Quesadilla Cheese Brand: COCINA SELECTA Category: CHEESE Serving: 28.0g BSI 1.83 Carbs 1.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 8.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	MARIANO'S Cheese Wine Cured Goat Wine Cured Goat Wine Cured Goat MARIANO'S Cheese Wine Cured Goat Wine Cured Goat Wine Cured Goat	30.0g	1.08	128	0.6g	0.3g	0.0g	10.6g	7.5g
Wine Cured Goat Brand: MARIANO'S Category: CHEESE Serving: 30.0g BSI 1.08 Carbs 0.6g Sugar 0.3g Fiber 0.0g Fat 10.6g Protein 7.5g
Save to Collection Amazon	MARIANO'S Cheese Ricotta Salata Cheese Mariano's, Ricotta Salata Cheese Ricotta Salata Cheese MARIANO'S Cheese Ricotta Salata Cheese Mariano's, Ricotta Salata Cheese Ricotta Salata Cheese	28.0g	3.76	80	2.0g	0.0g	0.0g	6.0g	4.0g
Ricotta Salata Cheese Brand: MARIANO'S Category: CHEESE Serving: 28.0g BSI 3.76 Carbs 2.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 6.0g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	FRESH & EASY Cheese Lowfat Cottage Cheese Fresh & Easy, Lowfat Cottage Cheese Lowfat Cottage Cheese FRESH & EASY Cheese Lowfat Cottage Cheese Fresh & Easy, Lowfat Cottage Cheese Lowfat Cottage Cheese	113.0g	7.78	90	4.0g	4.0g	0.0g	2.0g	14.0g
Lowfat Cottage Cheese Brand: FRESH & EASY Category: CHEESE Serving: 113.0g BSI 7.78 Carbs 4.0g Sugar 4.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 2.0g Protein 14.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	PACIFIC SURF Frozen Fish & Seafood Bay Scallops Bay Scallops Bay Scallops PACIFIC SURF Frozen Fish & Seafood Bay Scallops Bay Scallops Bay Scallops	113.0g	5.78	99	3.0g	0.0g	0.0g	1.0g	19.0g
Bay Scallops Brand: PACIFIC SURF Category: FROZEN FISH & SEAFOOD Serving: 113.0g BSI 5.78 Carbs 3.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 1.0g Protein 19.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	MADHAVA HONEY, LTD. Granulated, Brown & Powdered Sugar Madhava, Organic Cocon... Madhava, Organic Coconut Sugar Madhava, Organic Coconut Sugar MADHAVA HONEY, LTD. Granulated, Brown & Powdered Sugar Madhava, Organic Coconut Sugar Madhava, Organic Coconut Sugar Madhava, Organic Coconut Sugar	4.0g	8.0	15	4.0g	4.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Madhava, Organic Coconut Sugar Brand: MADHAVA HONEY, LTD. Category: GRANULATED, BROWN & POWDERED SUGAR Serving: 4.0g BSI 8.0 Carbs 4.0g Sugar 4.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	WHITE ROSE Cheese Mozzarella Mozzarella Mozzarella WHITE ROSE Cheese Mozzarella Mozzarella Mozzarella	30.0g	1.85	80	1.0g	0.0g	0.0g	5.0g	7.0g
Mozzarella Brand: WHITE ROSE Category: CHEESE Serving: 30.0g BSI 1.85 Carbs 1.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 5.0g Protein 7.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes Ht Traders, Marinated ... Ht Traders, Marinated Pepperoncini Ht Traders, Marinated Pepperoncini HARRIS-TEETER INC. Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes Ht Traders, Marinated Pepperoncini Ht Traders, Marinated Pepperoncini Ht Traders, Marinated Pepperoncini	31.0g	2.02	10	2.0g	0.0g	1.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Ht Traders, Marinated Pepperoncini Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: PICKLES, OLIVES, PEPPERS & RELISHES Serving: 31.0g BSI 2.02 Carbs 2.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	TRADER JOE'S Nut & Seed Butters Crunchy Unsalted Organ... Trader Joe's, Crunchy Unsalted Organic Peanut Butter Crunchy Unsalted Organic Peanut Butter TRADER JOE'S Nut & Seed Butters Crunchy Unsalted Organic Peanut Butter Trader Joe's, Crunchy Unsalted Organic Peanut Butter Crunchy Unsalted Organic Peanut Butter	32.0g	6.99	190	7.0g	1.0g	3.0g	16.0g	8.0g
Crunchy Unsalted Organic Peanut Butter Brand: TRADER JOE'S Category: NUT & SEED BUTTERS Serving: 32.0g BSI 6.99 Carbs 7.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 3.0g Fat 16.0g Protein 8.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	CABOT CREAMERY COOPERATIVE Cheese Cheddar Cheese Extra... Cheddar Cheese Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese Extra Sharp CABOT CREAMERY COOPERATIVE Cheese Cheddar Cheese Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese Extra Sharp	28.0g	1.8	110	1.0g	0.0g	0.0g	9.0g	7.0g
Cheddar Cheese Extra Sharp Brand: CABOT CREAMERY COOPERATIVE Category: CHEESE Serving: 28.0g BSI 1.8 Carbs 1.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 9.0g Protein 7.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Dips & Salsa Harris Teeter, Thick &... Harris Teeter, Thick & Chunky Salsa, Medium Harris Teeter, Thick & Chunky Salsa, Medium HARRIS-TEETER INC. Dips & Salsa Harris Teeter, Thick & Chunky Salsa, ... Harris Teeter, Thick & Chunky Salsa, Medium Harris Teeter, Thick & Chunky Salsa, Medium	30.0g	2.02	10	2.0g	1.0g	1.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Harris Teeter, Thick & Chunky Salsa, Medium Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: DIPS & SALSA Serving: 30.0g BSI 2.02 Carbs 2.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	SEDONA Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes Spanish Queen Whole Gr... Sedona, Spanish Queen Whole Green Olives Spanish Queen Whole Green Olives SEDONA Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes Spanish Queen Whole Green Olives Sedona, Spanish Queen Whole Green Olives Spanish Queen Whole Green Olives	15.0g	1.95	25	1.0g	0.0g	0.0g	2.5g	0.0g
Spanish Queen Whole Green Olives Brand: SEDONA Category: PICKLES, OLIVES, PEPPERS & RELISHES Serving: 15.0g BSI 1.95 Carbs 1.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 2.5g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes Harris Teeter, H.T. Tr... Harris Teeter, H.T. Traders, Artichoke Topping Harris Teeter, H.T. Traders, Artichoke Topping HARRIS-TEETER INC. Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes Harris Teeter, H.T. Traders, Artichok... Harris Teeter, H.T. Traders, Artichoke Topping Harris Teeter, H.T. Traders, Artichoke Topping	30.0g	1.93	80	2.0g	0.0g	1.0g	8.0g	1.0g
Harris Teeter, H.T. Traders, Artichoke Topping Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: PICKLES, OLIVES, PEPPERS & RELISHES Serving: 30.0g BSI 1.93 Carbs 2.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 8.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Canned Vegetables Harris Teeter, H.T. Tr... Harris Teeter, H.T. Traders, Mixed Stir Fry Vegetables Harris Teeter, H.T. Traders, Mixed Stir Fry Vegetables HARRIS-TEETER INC. Canned Vegetables Harris Teeter, H.T. Traders, Mixed St... Harris Teeter, H.T. Traders, Mixed Stir Fry Vegetables Harris Teeter, H.T. Traders, Mixed Stir Fry Vegetables	120.0g	3.91	14	4.0g	1.0g	2.0g	0.0g	1.0g
Harris Teeter, H.T. Traders, Mixed Stir Fry Vegetables Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: CANNED VEGETABLES Serving: 120.0g BSI 3.91 Carbs 4.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Canned Vegetables Harris Teeter, H.T. Tr... Harris Teeter, H.T. Traders, Whole Peeled Straw Mushrooms Harris Teeter, H.T. Traders, Whole Peeled Straw Mushrooms HARRIS-TEETER INC. Canned Vegetables Harris Teeter, H.T. Traders, Whole Pe... Harris Teeter, H.T. Traders, Whole Peeled Straw Mushrooms Harris Teeter, H.T. Traders, Whole Peeled Straw Mushrooms	130.0g	2.1	20	3.0g	0.0g	2.0g	0.0g	2.0g
Harris Teeter, H.T. Traders, Whole Peeled Straw Mushrooms Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: CANNED VEGETABLES Serving: 130.0g BSI 2.1 Carbs 3.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	EL VIAJERO Cheese Queso Boricua Cheese El Viajero, Queso Boricua Cheese Queso Boricua Cheese EL VIAJERO Cheese Queso Boricua Cheese El Viajero, Queso Boricua Cheese Queso Boricua Cheese	28.0g	1.85	80	1.0g	1.0g	0.0g	6.0g	6.0g
Queso Boricua Cheese Brand: EL VIAJERO Category: CHEESE Serving: 28.0g BSI 1.85 Carbs 1.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 6.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HANOVER FOODS CORP. Pre Packaged Fruit & Vegetables Sun Sprout, Clover Spr... Sun Sprout, Clover Sprouts, Clover Sun Sprout, Clover Sprouts, Clover HANOVER FOODS CORP. Pre Packaged Fruit & Vegetables Sun Sprout, Clover Sprouts, Clover Sun Sprout, Clover Sprouts, Clover Sun Sprout, Clover Sprouts, Clover	85.0g	1.91	25	3.0g	0.0g	2.0g	0.5g	3.0g
Sun Sprout, Clover Sprouts, Clover Brand: HANOVER FOODS CORP. Category: PRE PACKAGED FRUIT & VEGETABLES Serving: 85.0g BSI 1.91 Carbs 3.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 0.5g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	GIANT Cheese Shredded Parmesan Cheese Giant, Shredded Parmesan Cheese Shredded Parmesan Cheese GIANT Cheese Shredded Parmesan Cheese Giant, Shredded Parmesan Cheese Shredded Parmesan Cheese	28.0g	1.81	90	1.0g	0.0g	0.0g	6.0g	9.0g
Shredded Parmesan Cheese Brand: GIANT Category: CHEESE Serving: 28.0g BSI 1.81 Carbs 1.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 6.0g Protein 9.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	IL MIGLIORE Tomatoes Italian Style Plum Tom... Italian Style Plum Tomatoes Italian Style Plum Tomatoes IL MIGLIORE Tomatoes Italian Style Plum Tomatoes Italian Style Plum Tomatoes Italian Style Plum Tomatoes	121.0g	8.05	25	5.0g	3.0g	1.0g	0.0g	1.0g
Italian Style Plum Tomatoes Brand: IL MIGLIORE Category: TOMATOES Serving: 121.0g BSI 8.05 Carbs 5.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	COCINA SELECTA Cheese Queso Blanco Queso Blanco Queso Blanco COCINA SELECTA Cheese Queso Blanco Queso Blanco Queso Blanco	28.0g	1.83	90	1.0g	0.0g	0.0g	8.0g	6.0g
Queso Blanco Brand: COCINA SELECTA Category: CHEESE Serving: 28.0g BSI 1.83 Carbs 1.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 8.0g Protein 6.0g

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

Queso Quesadilla Cheese

Wine Cured Goat

Ricotta Salata Cheese

Lowfat Cottage Cheese

Bay Scallops

Madhava, Organic Coconut Sugar

Mozzarella

Ht Traders, Marinated Pepperoncini

Crunchy Unsalted Organic Peanut Butter

Cheddar Cheese Extra Sharp

Harris Teeter, Thick & Chunky Salsa, Medium

Spanish Queen Whole Green Olives

Harris Teeter, H.T. Traders, Artichoke Topping

Harris Teeter, H.T. Traders, Mixed Stir Fry Vegetables

Harris Teeter, H.T. Traders, Whole Peeled Straw Mushrooms

Queso Boricua Cheese

Sun Sprout, Clover Sprouts, Clover

Shredded Parmesan Cheese

Italian Style Plum Tomatoes

Queso Blanco