Sourdough bread contains less calories and carbohydrates than other breads like for like, because some of the starches and sugars are consumed during the fermentation period.
Some sourdough breads will still be considered too high carb for someone restricting their carbohyrate intake to ketogenic levels.
If you’re new to a low carb diet and are trying to get into ‘ketosis’, then it’s recommended that you stay under 50g of carbohydrates a day.
Fats are naturally low in sourdough bread and will be pretty much the same as other breads. If you do want to increase your fat intake, have the bread with lashings of butter. Yum!
Sourdough Bread has a Low Glycemic Index This is one of the biggest benefits of sourdough bread that other breads just can’t compare to