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	BEST WEST Canned Vegetables French Style Green Beans Best West, French Style Green Beans French Style Green Beans BEST WEST Canned Vegetables French Style Green Beans Best West, French Style Green Beans French Style Green Beans	121.0g	6.05	21	4.0g	2.0g	1.0g	1.8g	1.0g
French Style Green Beans Brand: BEST WEST Category: CANNED VEGETABLES Serving: 121.0g BSI 6.05 Carbs 4.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 1.8g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	RIENZI Canned Vegetables Artichoke Hearts Rienzi, Artichoke Hearts Artichoke Hearts RIENZI Canned Vegetables Artichoke Hearts Rienzi, Artichoke Hearts Artichoke Hearts	130.0g	5.98	35	3.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.5g	2.0g
Artichoke Hearts Brand: RIENZI Category: CANNED VEGETABLES Serving: 130.0g BSI 5.98 Carbs 3.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.5g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	STELLA Cheese Freshly Crumbled Blue ... Stella, Freshly Crumbled Blue Cheese Freshly Crumbled Blue Cheese STELLA Cheese Freshly Crumbled Blue Cheese Stella, Freshly Crumbled Blue Cheese Freshly Crumbled Blue Cheese	28.0g	0.0	100	1.0g	1.0g	1.0g	8.0g	6.0g
Freshly Crumbled Blue Cheese Brand: STELLA Category: CHEESE Serving: 28.0g BSI 0.0 Carbs 1.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 8.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	KEY FOOD Cheese Natural Swiss Cheese Key Food, Natural Swiss Cheese Natural Swiss Cheese KEY FOOD Cheese Natural Swiss Cheese Key Food, Natural Swiss Cheese Natural Swiss Cheese	28.0g	1.8	100	1.0g	0.0g	0.0g	8.0g	8.0g
Natural Swiss Cheese Brand: KEY FOOD Category: CHEESE Serving: 28.0g BSI 1.8 Carbs 1.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 8.0g Protein 8.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	KEY FOOD Cheese Gouda Cheese Key Food, Gouda Cheese Gouda Cheese KEY FOOD Cheese Gouda Cheese Key Food, Gouda Cheese Gouda Cheese	28.0g	1.8	110	1.0g	0.0g	0.0g	9.0g	7.0g
Gouda Cheese Brand: KEY FOOD 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	PINELAND FARMS Cheese Horseradish Cheddar Sp... Pineland Farms, Horseradish Cheddar Spreadable Cheese Horseradish Cheddar Spreadable Cheese PINELAND FARMS Cheese Horseradish Cheddar Spreadable Cheese Pineland Farms, Horseradish Cheddar Spreadable Cheese Horseradish Cheddar Spreadable Cheese	28.0g	3.82	60	2.0g	0.0g	0.0g	4.5g	3.0g
Horseradish Cheddar Spreadable Cheese Brand: PINELAND FARMS Category: CHEESE Serving: 28.0g BSI 3.82 Carbs 2.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 4.5g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HORMEL Other Meats Always Tender, Extra L... Hormel, Always Tender, Extra Lean Pork Center Cut Loin Filet, Original Always Tender, Extra Lean Pork Center Cut Loin Filet, Original HORMEL Other Meats Always Tender, Extra Lean Pork Center... Hormel, Always Tender, Extra Lean Pork Center Cut Loin Filet, Original Always Tender, Extra Lean Pork Center Cut Loin Filet, Original	112.0g	1.91	130	1.0g	0.0g	0.0g	5.0g	19.0g
Always Tender, Extra Lean Pork Center Cut Loin Filet, Original Brand: HORMEL Category: OTHER MEATS Serving: 112.0g BSI 1.91 Carbs 1.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 5.0g Protein 19.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	MYZITHRA Cheese Cheese Myzithra, Cheese Cheese MYZITHRA Cheese Cheese Myzithra, Cheese Cheese	28.0g	3.76	80	2.0g	0.0g	0.0g	6.0g	4.0g
Cheese Brand: MYZITHRA 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	WENSLEYDALE CREAMERY Cheese Real Yorkshire Wensley... Wensleydale Creamery, Real Yorkshire Wensleydale Cheese With Apricots Real Yorkshire Wensleydale Cheese With Apricots WENSLEYDALE CREAMERY Cheese Real Yorkshire Wensleydale Cheese Wit... Wensleydale Creamery, Real Yorkshire Wensleydale Cheese With Apricots Real Yorkshire Wensleydale Cheese With Apricots	28.0g	7.4	100	5.0g	3.0g	1.0g	7.0g	5.0g
Real Yorkshire Wensleydale Cheese With Apricots Brand: WENSLEYDALE CREAMERY Category: CHEESE Serving: 28.0g BSI 7.4 Carbs 5.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 7.0g Protein 5.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	LOCATELLI Cheese Pecorino Romano Pecorino Romano Pecorino Romano LOCATELLI Cheese Pecorino Romano Pecorino Romano Pecorino Romano	28.0g	1.79	110	1.0g	0.0g	0.0g	9.0g	8.0g
Pecorino Romano Brand: LOCATELLI Category: CHEESE Serving: 28.0g BSI 1.79 Carbs 1.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 9.0g Protein 8.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	DANPER TRUJILLO S.A.C. Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes Casaverde, Gourmet Art... Casaverde, Gourmet Artichoke Tapenade Casaverde, Gourmet Artichoke Tapenade DANPER TRUJILLO S.A.C. Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes Casaverde, Gourmet Artichoke Tapenade Casaverde, Gourmet Artichoke Tapenade Casaverde, Gourmet Artichoke Tapenade	30.0g	3.89	50	4.0g	0.0g	2.0g	3.0g	1.0g
Casaverde, Gourmet Artichoke Tapenade Brand: DANPER TRUJILLO S.A.C. Category: PICKLES, OLIVES, PEPPERS & RELISHES Serving: 30.0g BSI 3.89 Carbs 4.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 3.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	TRADER JOE'S Cheese Wisconsin Sharp Chedda... Wisconsin Sharp Cheddar Cheese Wisconsin Sharp Cheddar Cheese TRADER JOE'S Cheese Wisconsin Sharp Cheddar Cheese Wisconsin Sharp Cheddar Cheese Wisconsin Sharp Cheddar Cheese	28.0g	1.79	120	1.0g	0.0g	0.0g	10.0g	7.0g
Wisconsin Sharp Cheddar Cheese Brand: TRADER JOE'S Category: CHEESE Serving: 28.0g BSI 1.79 Carbs 1.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 10.0g Protein 7.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	VICTORIA FINE FOODS LLC Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes Victoria, Marinated Ar... Victoria, Marinated Artichoke Hearts Victoria, Marinated Artichoke Hearts VICTORIA FINE FOODS LLC Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes Victoria, Marinated Artichoke Hearts Victoria, Marinated Artichoke Hearts Victoria, Marinated Artichoke Hearts	28.0g	2.96	25	2.0g	0.0g	0.5g	1.5g	0.5g
Victoria, Marinated Artichoke Hearts Brand: VICTORIA FINE FOODS LLC Category: PICKLES, OLIVES, PEPPERS & RELISHES Serving: 28.0g BSI 2.96 Carbs 2.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.5g Fat 1.5g Protein 0.5g
Save to Collection Amazon	JOHN B. SANFILIPPO & SON, INC. Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks Whole Natural Almonds Whole Natural Almonds Whole Natural Almonds JOHN B. SANFILIPPO & SON, INC. Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks Whole Natural Almonds Whole Natural Almonds Whole Natural Almonds	28.0g	3.52	160	6.0g	1.0g	4.0g	14.0g	6.0g
Whole Natural Almonds Brand: JOHN B. SANFILIPPO & SON, INC. Category: POPCORN, PEANUTS, SEEDS & RELATED SNACKS Serving: 28.0g BSI 3.52 Carbs 6.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 4.0g Fat 14.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	CASAVERDE GOURMET Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes Quartered Artichokes Quartered Artichokes Quartered Artichokes CASAVERDE GOURMET Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes Quartered Artichokes Quartered Artichokes Quartered Artichokes	28.0g	1.94	40	2.0g	0.0g	1.0g	3.0g	1.0g
Quartered Artichokes Brand: CASAVERDE GOURMET Category: PICKLES, OLIVES, PEPPERS & RELISHES Serving: 28.0g BSI 1.94 Carbs 2.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 3.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	FRESH FINDS Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes Imported Manzanilla Ol... Fresh Finds, Imported Manzanilla Olives Stuffed With Minced Pimento Imported Manzanilla Olives Stuffed With Minced Pimento FRESH FINDS Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes Imported Manzanilla Olives Stuffed Wi... Fresh Finds, Imported Manzanilla Olives Stuffed With Minced Pimento Imported Manzanilla Olives Stuffed With Minced Pimento	15.0g	1.96	21	1.0g	0.0g	0.0g	2.0g	0.0g
Imported Manzanilla Olives Stuffed With Minced Pimento Brand: FRESH FINDS Category: PICKLES, OLIVES, PEPPERS & RELISHES Serving: 15.0g BSI 1.96 Carbs 1.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 2.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	RACCONTO Tomatoes Whole Peeled Tomatoes Racconto, Whole Peeled Tomatoes Whole Peeled Tomatoes RACCONTO Tomatoes Whole Peeled Tomatoes Racconto, Whole Peeled Tomatoes Whole Peeled Tomatoes	121.0g	8.06	25	5.0g	4.0g	1.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Whole Peeled Tomatoes Brand: RACCONTO Category: TOMATOES Serving: 121.0g BSI 8.06 Carbs 5.0g Sugar 4.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	URBANI TRUFFLES Canned Vegetables Black Truffles & Mushr... Urbani Truffles, Black Truffles & Mushrooms Black Truffles & Mushrooms URBANI TRUFFLES Canned Vegetables Black Truffles & Mushrooms Urbani Truffles, Black Truffles & Mushrooms Black Truffles & Mushrooms	56.0g	1.93	80	2.0g	1.0g	1.0g	7.0g	2.0g
Black Truffles & Mushrooms Brand: URBANI TRUFFLES Category: CANNED VEGETABLES Serving: 56.0g BSI 1.93 Carbs 2.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 7.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	DEI FRATELLI Tomatoes Petite Diced Tomatoes Dei Fratelli, Petite Diced Tomatoes Petite Diced Tomatoes DEI FRATELLI Tomatoes Petite Diced Tomatoes Dei Fratelli, Petite Diced Tomatoes Petite Diced Tomatoes	123.0g	10.02	25	6.0g	4.0g	1.0g	0.0g	1.0g
Petite Diced Tomatoes Brand: DEI FRATELLI Category: TOMATOES Serving: 123.0g BSI 10.02 Carbs 6.0g Sugar 4.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	INDIAN LIFE Chips, Pretzels & Snacks Masala Peas Masala Peas Masala Peas INDIAN LIFE Chips, Pretzels & Snacks Masala Peas Masala Peas Masala Peas	28.0g	5.49	140	4.0g	2.0g	1.0g	14.0g	1.0g
Masala Peas Brand: INDIAN LIFE Category: CHIPS, PRETZELS & SNACKS Serving: 28.0g BSI 5.49 Carbs 4.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 14.0g Protein 1.0g

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

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

French Style Green Beans

Artichoke Hearts

Freshly Crumbled Blue Cheese

Natural Swiss Cheese

Gouda Cheese

Horseradish Cheddar Spreadable Cheese

Always Tender, Extra Lean Pork Center Cut Loin Filet, Original

Cheese

Real Yorkshire Wensleydale Cheese With Apricots

Pecorino Romano

Casaverde, Gourmet Artichoke Tapenade

Wisconsin Sharp Cheddar Cheese

Victoria, Marinated Artichoke Hearts

Whole Natural Almonds

Quartered Artichokes

Imported Manzanilla Olives Stuffed With Minced Pimento

Whole Peeled Tomatoes

Black Truffles & Mushrooms

Petite Diced Tomatoes

Masala Peas