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 10,697 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	USDA Foundation Fruits And Fruit Juices Olive (Stuffed With Pi... Olives, Green, Manzanilla, Stuffed With Pimiento USDA Foundation Fruits And Fruit Juices Olive (Stuffed With Pimiento) Olives, Green, Manzanilla, Stuffed With Pimiento	100.0g	1.88	130	5.0g	0.0g	4.0g	12.9g	1.2g
Olive (Stuffed With Pimiento) Brand: FOUNDATION FOOD Category: FRUITS AND FRUIT JUICES Serving: 100.0g BSI 1.88 Carbs 5.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 4.0g Fat 12.9g Protein 1.2g
Save to Collection Amazon	USDA Foundation Vegetables And Vegetable Products Tomato (Diced, Canned) Tomatoes, Canned, Red, Ripe, Diced USDA Foundation Vegetables And Vegetable Products Tomato (Diced, Canned) Tomatoes, Canned, Red, Ripe, Diced	100.0g	6.62	18	3.3g	0.0g	0.0g	0.5g	0.8g
Tomato (Diced, Canned) Brand: FOUNDATION FOOD Category: VEGETABLES AND VEGETABLE PRODUCTS Serving: 100.0g BSI 6.62 Carbs 3.3g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.5g Protein 0.8g
Save to Collection Amazon	USDA Foundation Finfish And Shellfish Products Tuna (White, Solid Pac... Fish, Tuna, Light, Canned In Water, Drained Solids USDA Foundation Finfish And Shellfish Products Tuna (White, Solid Pack, Canned In Wa... Fish, Tuna, Light, Canned In Water, Drained Solids	100.0g	0.15	90	0.1g	0.0g	0.0g	0.9g	19.0g
Tuna (White, Solid Pack, Canned In Water) Brand: FOUNDATION FOOD Category: FINFISH AND SHELLFISH PRODUCTS Serving: 100.0g BSI 0.15 Carbs 0.1g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.9g Protein 19.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	USDA Foundation Vegetables And Vegetable Products Carrot (Frozen) Carrots, Frozen, Unprepared USDA Foundation Vegetables And Vegetable Products Carrot (Frozen) Carrots, Frozen, Unprepared	100.0g	9.42	37	7.9g	0.0g	3.2g	0.5g	0.8g
Carrot (Frozen) Brand: FOUNDATION FOOD Category: VEGETABLES AND VEGETABLE PRODUCTS Serving: 100.0g BSI 9.42 Carbs 7.9g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 3.2g Fat 0.5g Protein 0.8g
Save to Collection Amazon	USDA Foundation Dairy And Egg Products Queso Blanco Cheese Cheese, Dry White, Queso Seco USDA Foundation Dairy And Egg Products Queso Blanco Cheese Cheese, Dry White, Queso Seco	100.0g	3.79	326	2.1g	0.0g	0.0g	24.3g	24.5g
Queso Blanco Cheese Brand: FOUNDATION FOOD Category: DAIRY AND EGG PRODUCTS Serving: 100.0g BSI 3.79 Carbs 2.1g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 24.3g Protein 24.5g
Save to Collection Amazon	USDA Foundation Dairy And Egg Products Swiss Cheese Cheese, Swiss USDA Foundation Dairy And Egg Products Swiss Cheese Cheese, Swiss	100.0g	2.59	393	1.4g	0.0g	0.0g	31.0g	27.0g
Swiss Cheese Brand: FOUNDATION FOOD Category: DAIRY AND EGG PRODUCTS Serving: 100.0g BSI 2.59 Carbs 1.4g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 31.0g Protein 27.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	USDA Foundation Vegetables And Vegetable Products Romaine Lettuce Head (... Lettuce, Cos Or Romaine, Raw USDA Foundation Vegetables And Vegetable Products Romaine Lettuce Head (Raw) Lettuce, Cos Or Romaine, Raw	100.0g	2.87	17	3.2g	0.0g	1.8g	0.3g	1.2g
Romaine Lettuce Head (Raw) Brand: FOUNDATION FOOD Category: VEGETABLES AND VEGETABLE PRODUCTS Serving: 100.0g BSI 2.87 Carbs 3.2g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 1.8g Fat 0.3g Protein 1.2g
Save to Collection Amazon	USDA Foundation Dairy And Egg Products Lowfat Cow Milk (1% Fa... Milk, Lowfat, Fluid, 1% Milkfat, With Added Vitamin A And Vitamin D USDA Foundation Dairy And Egg Products Lowfat Cow Milk (1% Fat, Vitamin A An... Milk, Lowfat, Fluid, 1% Milkfat, With Added Vitamin A And Vitamin D	100.0g	10.28	43	5.2g	0.0g	0.0g	1.0g	3.4g
Lowfat Cow Milk (1% Fat, Vitamin A And D Added) Brand: FOUNDATION FOOD Category: DAIRY AND EGG PRODUCTS Serving: 100.0g BSI 10.28 Carbs 5.2g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 1.0g Protein 3.4g
Save to Collection Amazon	USDA Foundation Dairy And Egg Products Skim Milk (Pasteurized... Milk, Nonfat, Fluid, With Added Vitamin A And Vitamin D USDA Foundation Dairy And Egg Products Skim Milk (Pasteurized, Vitamin A And... Milk, Nonfat, Fluid, With Added Vitamin A And Vitamin D	100.0g	9.77	34	4.9g	0.0g	0.0g	0.1g	3.4g
Skim Milk (Pasteurized, Vitamin A And D Fortified) Brand: FOUNDATION FOOD Category: DAIRY AND EGG PRODUCTS Serving: 100.0g BSI 9.77 Carbs 4.9g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.1g Protein 3.4g
Save to Collection Amazon	USDA Foundation Soups, Sauces, And Gravies Salsa Sauce, Salsa, Ready To Serve USDA Foundation Soups, Sauces, And Gravies Salsa Sauce, Salsa, Ready To Serve	100.0g	9.85	29	6.7g	0.0g	1.8g	0.2g	1.4g
Salsa Brand: FOUNDATION FOOD Category: SOUPS, SAUCES, AND GRAVIES Serving: 100.0g BSI 9.85 Carbs 6.7g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 1.8g Fat 0.2g Protein 1.4g
Save to Collection Amazon	USDA Foundation Dairy And Egg Products Lowfat Cow Milk (2%, F... Milk, Reduced Fat, Fluid, 2% Milkfat, With Added Vitamin A And Vitamin D USDA Foundation Dairy And Egg Products Lowfat Cow Milk (2%, Fortified, Paste... Milk, Reduced Fat, Fluid, 2% Milkfat, With Added Vitamin A And Vitamin D	100.0g	9.71	50	4.9g	0.0g	0.0g	1.9g	3.4g
Lowfat Cow Milk (2%, Fortified, Pasteurized) Brand: FOUNDATION FOOD Category: DAIRY AND EGG PRODUCTS Serving: 100.0g BSI 9.71 Carbs 4.9g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 1.9g Protein 3.4g
Save to Collection Amazon	USDA Foundation Sausages And Luncheon Meats Beef Sausage Sausage, Breakfast Sausage, Beef, Pre Cooked, Unprepared USDA Foundation Sausages And Luncheon Meats Beef Sausage Sausage, Breakfast Sausage, Beef, Pre Cooked, Unprepared	100.0g	6.27	328	3.4g	0.0g	0.0g	28.7g	13.3g
Beef Sausage Brand: FOUNDATION FOOD Category: SAUSAGES AND LUNCHEON MEATS Serving: 100.0g BSI 6.27 Carbs 3.4g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 28.7g Protein 13.3g
Save to Collection Amazon	USDA Foundation Sausages And Luncheon Meats Pork Sausage (Oven Coo... Sausage, Italian, Pork, Mild, Cooked, Pan Fried USDA Foundation Sausages And Luncheon Meats Pork Sausage (Oven Cooked) Sausage, Italian, Pork, Mild, Cooked, Pan Fried	100.0g	3.97	322	2.2g	0.0g	0.0g	26.2g	18.2g
Pork Sausage (Oven Cooked) Brand: FOUNDATION FOOD Category: SAUSAGES AND LUNCHEON MEATS Serving: 100.0g BSI 3.97 Carbs 2.2g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 26.2g Protein 18.2g
Save to Collection Amazon	USDA Foundation Sausages And Luncheon Meats Chorizo Sausage, Pork, Chorizo, Link Or Ground, Cooked, Pan Fried USDA Foundation Sausages And Luncheon Meats Chorizo Sausage, Pork, Chorizo, Link Or Ground, Cooked, Pan Fried	100.0g	4.84	346	2.6g	0.0g	0.0g	28.1g	19.3g
Chorizo Brand: FOUNDATION FOOD Category: SAUSAGES AND LUNCHEON MEATS Serving: 100.0g BSI 4.84 Carbs 2.6g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 28.1g Protein 19.3g
Save to Collection Amazon	USDA Foundation Dairy And Egg Products Cow Whole Milk 3.5% Fa... Milk, Whole, 3.25% Milkfat, With Added Vitamin D USDA Foundation Dairy And Egg Products Cow Whole Milk 3.5% Fat (Vitamin D Fo... Milk, Whole, 3.25% Milkfat, With Added Vitamin D	100.0g	9.15	60	4.6g	0.0g	0.0g	3.2g	3.3g
Cow Whole Milk 3.5% Fat (Vitamin D Fortified) Brand: FOUNDATION FOOD Category: DAIRY AND EGG PRODUCTS Serving: 100.0g BSI 9.15 Carbs 4.6g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 3.2g Protein 3.3g
Save to Collection Amazon	USDA Foundation Sausages And Luncheon Meats Turkey Sausage Sausage, Turkey, Breakfast Links, Mild, Raw USDA Foundation Sausages And Luncheon Meats Turkey Sausage Sausage, Turkey, Breakfast Links, Mild, Raw	100.0g	1.77	169	0.9g	0.0g	0.0g	10.4g	16.7g
Turkey Sausage Brand: FOUNDATION FOOD Category: SAUSAGES AND LUNCHEON MEATS Serving: 100.0g BSI 1.77 Carbs 0.9g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 10.4g Protein 16.7g
Save to Collection Amazon	USDA Foundation Pork Products Ham (Sliced, Cooked) Ham, Sliced, Restaurant USDA Foundation Pork Products Ham (Sliced, Cooked) Ham, Sliced, Restaurant	100.0g	4.51	121	2.4g	0.0g	0.0g	3.7g	19.6g
Ham (Sliced, Cooked) Brand: FOUNDATION FOOD Category: PORK PRODUCTS Serving: 100.0g BSI 4.51 Carbs 2.4g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 3.7g Protein 19.6g
Save to Collection Amazon	USDA Foundation Vegetables And Vegetable Products Broccoli Floret (Raw) Broccoli, Raw USDA Foundation Vegetables And Vegetable Products Broccoli Floret (Raw) Broccoli, Raw	100.0g	7.7	31	6.3g	0.0g	2.4g	0.3g	2.6g
Broccoli Floret (Raw) Brand: FOUNDATION FOOD Category: VEGETABLES AND VEGETABLE PRODUCTS Serving: 100.0g BSI 7.7 Carbs 6.3g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 2.4g Fat 0.3g Protein 2.6g
Save to Collection Amazon	USDA Foundation Dairy And Egg Products Chicken Egg White Eggs, Grade A, Large, Egg White USDA Foundation Dairy And Egg Products Chicken Egg White Eggs, Grade A, Large, Egg White	100.0g	4.62	55	2.4g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g	10.7g
Chicken Egg White Brand: FOUNDATION FOOD Category: DAIRY AND EGG PRODUCTS Serving: 100.0g BSI 4.62 Carbs 2.4g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 10.7g
Save to Collection Amazon	USDA Foundation Dairy And Egg Products Chicken Egg Yolk (Raw) Eggs, Grade A, Large, Egg Yolk USDA Foundation Dairy And Egg Products Chicken Egg Yolk (Raw) Eggs, Grade A, Large, Egg Yolk	100.0g	1.89	334	1.0g	0.0g	0.0g	28.8g	16.2g
Chicken Egg Yolk (Raw) Brand: FOUNDATION FOOD Category: DAIRY AND EGG PRODUCTS Serving: 100.0g BSI 1.89 Carbs 1.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 28.8g Protein 16.2g

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

Olive (Stuffed With Pimiento)

Tomato (Diced, Canned)

Tuna (White, Solid Pack, Canned In Water)

Carrot (Frozen)

Queso Blanco Cheese

Swiss Cheese

Romaine Lettuce Head (Raw)

Lowfat Cow Milk (1% Fat, Vitamin A And D Added)

Skim Milk (Pasteurized, Vitamin A And D Fortified)

Salsa

Lowfat Cow Milk (2%, Fortified, Pasteurized)

Beef Sausage

Pork Sausage (Oven Cooked)

Chorizo

Cow Whole Milk 3.5% Fat (Vitamin D Fortified)

Turkey Sausage

Ham (Sliced, Cooked)

Broccoli Floret (Raw)

Chicken Egg White

Chicken Egg Yolk (Raw)