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Lactose

Lactose

Carb Check

Carbs
100g
Carbs
Fiber
0g
Fiber
Net Carbs
100g
Net Carbs
Carbs per Portion
5g
Carbs per Portion
GI Estimate
Medium (40-55)
GI Estimate

Legend

Low Impact
Moderate Impact
High Impact

Color-coded system for nutritional impact: Use for food choices, especially for diabetes or low-carb diets.

Diet Check

Low Carb
No
Keto
No
Carnivore
No
Paleo
No
Slow Carb
No
Vegan
No
Vegetarian
Yes
Low FODMAP
No

pH Check

Lactose
Neutral

Nutrient Distribution per 100g

Lactose

  • Water
    0.0g
  • Fiber
    0.0g
  • Carbs
    100.0g
  • Fat
    0.0g
  • Protein
    0.0g

Advanced Nutrient Analysis

Histamine
Not present
Purine
Not present
Tyramine
Not present
FODMAP
Moderate
Oxalate
Not present
Goitrogen
Not present
Sulfite
Not present
Nitrate
Not present
Antioxidants
Not present

Legend

Not present
Low
Moderate
High
Very High

For the antioxidant level, the scale is flipped. 1 (green) is a high antioxidant level, and 5 (purple) is a low antioxidant level.

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Nutrition Quiz

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Lactose is high in carbohydrates at 100g per 100g and is not suitable for a ketogenic diet. A typical serving of 5g delivers 5g of carbs, which exceeds the daily limit for most ketogenic protocols. As part of a balanced diet, Lactose provides 399 kcal, 0g of protein, and 0g of fat per 100g.

  • Net carbs: 100 g
  • Calories: 399 kcal

With 100g of carbohydrates per 100g, Lactose is not compatible with a ketogenic diet. A single serving of 5g already provides 5g of carbs, well above the 20g daily limit of strict keto protocols and likely to disrupt ketosis. Low-carb followers should avoid Lactose or replace it with lower-carb alternatives.

Lactose is carbohydrate-dense with 100g of carbs per 100g. A serving of 5g provides 5g of carbohydrates, which can cause a significant rise in blood glucose. Those with diabetes or following a low-carb diet should consume it with caution and monitor their individual glucose response.

Vitamin Check

Vitamin A (Retinol)
0
0% RDA
Vitamin C
0
0% RDA
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
0
0% RDA
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0
0% RDA
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
0
0% RDA
Beta-Carotene
0
0% RDA

RDA percentages are based on EU reference values for adults (19-50 years) per 5g serving.

Mineral Check

Sodium
0
0% RDA
Calcium
5
0% RDA
Iron
0
0% RDA
Potassium
0
0% RDA
Magnesium
0
0% RDA
Phosphorus
0
0% RDA
Zinc
0.001
0% RDA

RDA percentages are based on EU reference values for adults (19-50 years) per 5g serving.

Allergen Check

Fructose
Not present
Lactose
High
Gluten
Not present
Soy
Not present
Shellfish
Not present

Legend

Not present
Traces
Low
Moderate
High

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