Everyone in my friend group always go for the popular item in the cooler when we are all together… BEER.
I am a bit different, to say the least.
I prefer the good ole fashioned Vodka Tonic, but that normally requires me to grab a bottle, grab a glass, fill it with ice, and then combine vodka and tonic water.
What if there was a drink that could be in the cooler with the beer that was not carb filled, but still provides some alcohol…
Wait, there is… introducing White Claw, but is White Claw keto friendly?
Before you start slugging down can after can of this delicious and refreshing drink, take a look at some of my findings to see if you can drink it without breaking your keto diet.
Is White Claw keto friendly?
I did some research which I have provided below. I also have given you a quick answer to this question if you are in a hurry.
White Claws are keto friendly if you are drinking Pure Hard Seltzer White Claws that have zero carbs. Flavored White Claws should be consumed in moderation since they have 3 grams of carbs due to the added cane sugar. Continue reading to see my findings.
What ingredients are in White Claws?
The first time someone picks up, or takes a sip out of a can of White Claw, the first thing out of their mouth is “What’s in these?” Here is everything I could find from WhiteClaw.com about the ingredients inside these magical cans.
Base Ingredients
Purified Carbonated Water
Carbonated water is water containing dissolved carbon dioxide gas.
Alcohol
White Claw uses a gluten free alcohol in their drinks.
Natural flavors
For nutrition labeling purposes, natural flavors means: “The flavor itself must come from a plant or animal.” – wellandgood.com
Ingredients Found in Flavored White Claw
- Cane Sugar
- Citric Acid
- Natural Juice Concentrate
- Sodium Citrate
White Claw Nutrition Facts
Pure Hard Seltzer White Claw Nutrition Facts
Flavored White Claw Nutrition Facts
White Claw Carb Count
Pure Hard Seltzer Carb Count
There are 0 grams of carbohydrates in a can of Pure Hard Seltzer White Claw.
Flavored White Claw Carb Count
There are 3 grams of carbohydrates in a can of flavored White Claw.
How many different White Claws are there?
White Claws come in a total of 6 different flavors/cans. You can find them in a variety pack, sold separately, or in a single flavor pack.
- Pure Hard Seltzer
- Black Cherry
- Mango
- Natural Lime
- Raspberry
- Ruby Grapefruit
Are all types of White Claws keto friendly?
Not all White Claws should be treated the same because they have different nutrition facts that will affect if they are ok to consume on the ketogenic diet.
Are Pure Hard Seltzer White Claws keto friendly?
Yes, there are zero carbs and zero sugar in Pure Hard Seltzer White Claws.
Is Black Cherry White Claw keto friendly?
Yes – in moderation because of the 3 grams of carbs per can.
Is Mango White Claw keto friendly?
Yes – in moderation because of the 3 grams of carbs per can.
Is Natural Lime White Claw keto friendly?
Yes – in moderation because of the 3 grams of carbs per can.
Is Raspberry White Claw keto friendly?
Yes – in moderation because of the 3 grams of carbs per can.
Is Ruby Grapefruit White Claw keto friendly?
Yes – in moderation because of the 3 grams of carbs per can.
Are White Claws unhealthy for you?
This brings up a bigger question… is alcohol bad for you? This is a highly debated topic.
R. Shmerling from Harvard Health Publishing researched many studies and he found one of the larger studies that had the following answer to this question – “Our results show that the safest level of drinking is none.”
But, is this realistic? Not for most people, so let’s look into this on a micro level down to White Claws as an alcoholic drink and determine if it is unhealthy or now.
White Claws can be unhealthy if over consumed, but for the most part the ingredients that I have provided above do NOT make White Claws unhealthy.
Where can you buy White Claws?
White Claws can be found just about anywhere beer is sold at your neighborhood grocery stores, and they are now being sold at bars nationwide.
In Store
Check out White Claw’s Locator below to find the closest White Claw for purchase.
Click Here for the White Claw Locator
Drizly – Alcohol Delivery App
“Ideal for anyone looking to get their hands on specific bottles of wine, beer, or liquor, ASAP.” – Refinery29
I have personally used this service and I had zero issues and the delivery came faster than expected. If you have ordered Uber Eats… this is an Uber Eats for Alcohol.
White Claws & Mio Flavor Enhancer
White Claws come in different flavors, but I would suggest only drinking the Pure Hard Seltzer BUT I have a little tip for you…. put a little bit of your favorite Mio in your White Claw can.
Is Mio keto friendly? I did some research and found that answer for you too!
In Conclusion: Is White Claw keto friendly?
To answer the question of “Is White Claw keto?” I would say… it deserves a passing grade after taking a good look into what is inside a White Claw.
But remember to stick to the Pure Hard Seltzer White Claw.
The White Claw flavored variety may not be the best option for you due to the 3 grams of carbs from the added Cane Sugar.
What are some alternatives to White Claws?
Is White Claw the best hard seltzer for keto? This may come down to opinion, so my suggestion is to try a variety of the zero/low carb seltzers until you find your favorite.
Here are some of the alternatives to White Claws currently out there. They may not all be keto friendly so beware.
- Truly Hard Seltzer – 2 grams of carbs
- PRESS Premium Hard Seltzer – 7 grams of carbs
- Smirnoff Spiked Sparkling Seltzer – 1 gram of carbs
- BON & VIV Spiked Seltzer – 1-2 grams of carbs
- Henry’s Hard Sparkling – 2 grams of carbs
