WARNING: Starbucks' "Sous Vide Egg Bites" are carbage

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(Cliff Schenkhuizen) #30

A bit late to the discussion, but thought I’d jump in now that I’ve finally tried these a few times. I think a lot of folks are misreading the ingredients when talking about adding things like skim milk and potato starch-- these are component ingredients of the actual ingredients like COTTAGE CHEESE and GRUYERE CHEESE-- both are much more keto friendly based on the fact that the net carbs in each of these are less than what’s listed on the nutrition facts.

For those that know their keto facts, full fat cottage cheese is definitely on the keto list because not only are the lactose carbs digested by the cultures in the making of the cheese, the resulting insulin response and lack of hit on ketone production is minimal for normal portions. Since I keep my blood meter handy, I tested my blood ketones when eating these-- and the results are consistent with other ‘higher carb but low net carb’ foods (I tend to hover around 1.0mM for mid morning ketones). Still producing ketones! Sure, n=1 in my case, so your results may be slightly different.

For reference, I’m with some of the others and keep a max carb limit of 40-50 before subtracting fiber, sugar alcohols, and fermented dairy carbs-- which keeps me closer to 30 net carbs.

I, for one, commend Starbucks in not only embracing lower carb fare but actually doing a pretty good job so far.

NOTE - I only eat the bacon/gruyere sous vide bite (9g carbs listed) rather than the higher carb/sugar egg white one.

KCKO

#31

The Gouda and bacon one is POINT 9 carbs, so, less than 1 carb for the pair, the egg whites are 13 carbs. So, the bacon ones are actually really good for the diet.

(christa) #32

I just saw this message and got really excited! But I double-checked, and no, unfortunately it’s 9g, not .9g according to Starbucks’ site.
Here’s the link to the nutrition info, and a screenshot: https://www.starbucks.com/menu/food/hot-breakfast/sous-vide-egg-bites-bacon-gruyere

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(Dawn) #33

It BROKE.MY.HEART! I ate them for 4 days when I first started keto because I thought they fit my macros. It wasn’t until I started really looking at the breakdown in MFP that I realized that was where most of my carbs were coming from. They are sooo good. It really was disappointment. I think it is best (especially when just starting or you have alot of weight to lose) to just cook your own food and leave the fast/convenience foods alone. They just can’t be trusted. And who wants to fight with the teen-ager behind the counter to try to get a glimpse at the nutrition labels?

(Andrew) #34

I fell victim too, but 9g is ok over a low carb day.

The Cheese and Bacon one sure was tasty. I wish they didn’t add the starches.

(Ken) #35

If you’ve done keto for more than two weeks, that small amount of carbs is insignificant. Five per cent of a 2000 calorie day is 100, so you’d be fine.

Keto doesn’t have to be self flagellation.

(jketoscribe) #36

I posted this recipe here but it requires a pressure cooker (you could probably cook them in a rice maker or steamer). Instant Pot Psuedo Sous Vide Eggs IMHO, it tastes a lot like the Starbucks egg bites and it’s keto.

(Jacob Wagner) #37

I made the basic Anova recepe yesterday. They are wonderful. I am going to experiment with different flavorings.

–Jacob

(Cooper) #38

If you’re on Keto, 9g without any fiber is quite a lot!

#39

I haven’t been inside a Starbucks since I started keto but I went today with my sister. We saw these and I instinctively say, yes, bacon, cheese, egg… I’ll eat it. I saw it was 9g after we scarfed them down. They are so so good. I’m not going to eat them every day but I will treat myself on rare occasion because I just want to enjoy my life :wink:

(Tyler Howell) #40

I’m glad I checked this, because I just saw an add for these things and thought, “oh I can actually eat these things for breakfast since I pass 4 sbux on my way to work…” Well never mind to that idea.

(Hillary ) #41

Kinda off subject… but don’t you guys agree that Starbucks should have a larger sugar free flavor selection?

(David Eirescott) #42

They also contain carrageenan (inflammatory) and maltodextrin (carbs) 9g is a LOT for two tiny dumplings that are supposed to be made from very low carb ingredients.

(christa) #43

YES! They used to carry more flavors; they’re cut back to just sf vanilla and sf cinnamon dulce syrup at the shops near me. :frowning:

(Ken) #44

You do realise that 9g is only 46 calories? To think that somehow this small amount of carbs will have any significant effect on lipolysis is preposterous. An excellent example of what I call “Nutty Keto”.

(Jacob Wagner) #45

Different people have different carb limits. People with extreme metabolic derangement need to take extreme measures. Some people need to keep carb intake to 20g/day to stay in ketosis. Many need to stay under 50g.

When your goal is to get enough energy by eating 2000kcal/day and these two egg bites take up 9 of your 20g of carbs then you may have trouble finding nutrient dense food to eat the rest of the day.

Also:

  • 2 Large eggs: 1.2g
  • 1 strip of bacon 0.1g
  • 1oz Gruyere: 0.1g
    For a grand total of 1.4g carbs

So, if they have 9g then what exactly are they adding to get the other 7.6?

In conclusion, @240lbfatloss i am genuinely happy for you that you can stay healthy and let 9g of carbs be not a big deal. Some of us can’t. For some of us – because of our metabilic durengement – dietary carbs are a poison that needs to be minimised. For some of us, an extra 7.4g of mystery carbs in 2 eggs defeats the whole purpose of eating eggs. if that makes us nutty than so be it. Better nutty than dead.

–Jacob

(Banting & Yudkin & Atkins & Eadeses & Cordain & Taubes & Volek & Naiman & Bikman ) #46

That is not the recipe. They are not 2 large eggs alone. They are actually a majority dairy product, in Starbucks case, roughly 50% cottage cheese. The cottage cheese acts as a binder, so I’m not sure why they add rice starch, except to dry it out a bit.

I make homebrew versions: 50% egg, 25% goat cheese, 25% HWC. I don’t cook the protein in, as 'Bucks does, because it messes with the texture. You could use anything in 50-50, with eggs… HWC, Whole Milk, Philly, goat cheese, cottage cheese, etc. Mine is a better keto product than 'Bucks, but I don’t have to worry about customers beyond myself.

(Tara) #47

I also tried the Egg Bites at Starbucks a few months ago and they were very delicious. Thank you all for pointing out all of the facts about these. I definitely will not order them again.

I also can’t rationalize spending that much on what felt like only 1 egg. :confused:

(Ken) #48

A very dogmatic response. I suggest you try them while monitoring your blood glucose and ketone levels. I think you’d be surprised. (My hypothesis). It’s better than speculating. I’d also like to see the results, even at my most deranged, that small amount of carbs (eaten only occasionally) never caused a significant change as in overall hormonal secretion pattern. IMO, it only causes a very brief suspension of lipolysis.

(Candy Lind) #49

Blood glucose is not the point. Displacement of 40% of my “scheduled” nutrient-dense carbs with carb :poop: is the point for me.

You can go to Sbux and buy AYCE Sous Vide eggs and I will be happy for you. They won’t work for me (and apparently several others) on a well-formulated ketogenic diet. You do you, I’ll do me.