
Sodium additives are responsible for most high sodium amounts in packaged foods, especially frozen meals. Add-ons such as sauces and condiments are the usual high-sodium culprits in most restaurant meals. Instead, salt may trigger overeating by increasing the feeling of hunger, according to studies referenced in this WebMD article about salt & obesity. There's also a belief that diets with high amounts of salt correlates with obesity, but the link hasn't proven to be so direct. High sodium is believed to be associated with health problems such as heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, and kidney malfunctions. The organization recommends 2300mg of sodium as the daily limit. At 1180mg, it's considered high in sodium according to the FDA's standard for %DV (daily value percentage), which considers any food with %DV of more than 20% as high in sodium. This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 51%.The FDA has mostly banned high amounts of trans-fatty acids in prepared foods, but you can still find trans fat quantities on food labels. And increases the likelihood for heart disease, strokes, and Type 2 diabetes. Trans-fatty acids elevate bad cholesterol and lowers good cholesterol. This food contains trans fat, a type of fat that's considered extremely unhealthy.

It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions-this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption. Always take into account any foods you've already consumed. If your daily net carb quota is 25g and if this food almost equals that much, consider whether you're going to eat more food later. This meal falls within the range for standard keto diet guidelines (at or under 25g of net carbs). Net Carbs are 6% of calories per serving, at 23g per serving.
