Use in Moderation
Turkey Breast (Deli)
2.00g net carbs per 2 oz (4 slices)
Check labels. Many brands add sugar. Choose low-sodium, no-sugar varieties.
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Nutrition Facts
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One serving uses 10% of your 20g daily budget.
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Good to Know
Those 2 g of net carbs in a 2 oz stack come almost entirely from added ingredients, since plain turkey breast has none, so the gram count climbs fast if you eat a six or eight slice sandwich pile. Watch for honey-roasted and oven-roasted styles, which often hide dextrose, maltodextrin, or actual honey near the top of the ingredient list. Boar's Head, Applegate Naturals, and Dietz & Watson all carry no-sugar-added lines if you want a cleaner option, and slicing from a whole roasted breast at the deli counter usually beats the pre-packaged tubs for fewer fillers.
Is Turkey Breast (Deli) Keto? The Full Answer
Turkey Breast contains 2.00g net carbs per 2 oz (4 slices) (2.00g total carbs minus 0.00g fiber). Check labels. Many brands add sugar. Choose low-sodium, no-sugar varieties.
On a standard ketogenic diet, most people target 20-25g net carbs per day. A single serving uses 10% of a 20g daily carb limit. Track your portions carefully and account for other carbs in your meals.
Better Keto Swaps
Roasted whole turkey breast you slice yourself is the cleanest swap, since it skips the sugar and starch fillers deli meat often carries. Slice off about 2 oz and you are looking at close to 0 g net carbs. Rotisserie chicken is another easy grab. Pull 2 oz of breast meat and you stay around 0 g net carbs, plus you get a little extra fat from the skin. If you want the convenience of pre-sliced deli meat, reach for a no-sugar-added brand like Applegate Naturals roasted turkey, which runs about 1 g net carbs per 2 oz. Quick tip: check the label for honey, dextrose, or maltodextrin, the usual culprits that push deli turkey up to that 2 g per serving.
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