Renowned for its health-conscious offerings, Jamba Juice provides an array of juices, smoothie bowls, and smoothies that emphasize the use of fresh fruits and vegetables. However, navigating the keto diet while visiting Jamba Juice can be a challenge since many of its selections tend to be high in carbohydrates. Adhering to a low-carb, high-fat ketogenic diet typically involves restricting carbohydrate intake to under 50 grams of total carbs or 25 grams of net carbs — which is calculated by subtracting fiber and sugar alcohols from total carbs — each day.

While Jamba Juice is primarily celebrated for its delicious smoothies and vibrant smoothie bowls, those following a keto lifestyle might find better choices in the form of wellness shots or breakfast sandwiches and flatbreads, especially when enjoyed without the bread. To support your keto journey, here are ten delectable keto-friendly options available at Jamba Juice.

Wellness Shots

These vibrant wellness shots serve as flavorful and nutrient-dense alternatives to carbohydrate-laden smoothies. Since they are consumed in small quantities, all the wellness shots available at Jamba Juice can fit nicely into your keto lifestyle. However, you might want to consider not using any of your daily carb allocation on these shots, as they lack fat and protein, making them unsuitable as a complete meal or snack replacement.

1. Ginger Shot

This invigorating ginger shot features a combination of orange juice, lemon juice, and a hint of cayenne pepper, with a robust dose of ginger juice that may provide anti-inflammatory properties and help soothe nausea.

It contains:

  • Calories: 25
  • Fat: 0 grams
  • Protein: 0 grams
  • Total carbohydrates: 6 grams
  • Fiber: 0 grams
  • Net carbohydrates: 6 grams

2. Turmeric Shot

Turmeric, known for its bright yellow hue, contains curcumin, recognized for its anti-inflammatory and potential pain-relieving effects. This shot is also enhanced with the flavors of orange and lemon juice.

It contains:

  • Calories: 25
  • Fat: 0 grams
  • Protein: 0 grams
  • Total carbohydrates: 6 grams
  • Fiber: 0 grams
  • Net carbohydrates: 6 grams

3. Wheatgrass Shot

This nutrient-rich wheatgrass shot boasts iron, potassium, vitamin C, and provitamin A. To enhance its flavor, it is blended with apple and lemon juice.

It contains:

  • Calories: 25
  • Fat: 0 grams
  • Protein: 0 grams
  • Total carbohydrates: 5 grams
  • Fiber: 0 grams
  • Net carbohydrates: 5 grams

4. Ginger Lemon Cayenne

This zesty shot combines the flavors of lemon, ginger, and cayenne pepper, delivering 20% of the Daily Value (DV) for vitamin C in just a petite serving.

It contains:

  • Calories: 15
  • Fat: 0 grams
  • Protein: 0 grams
  • Total carbohydrates: 4 grams
  • Fiber: 0 grams
  • Net carbohydrates: 4 grams

5. Ginger Orange Cayenne

Similar to the Ginger Lemon Cayenne, this delightful shot offers a spicy kick tempered by the sweetness of orange juice, providing 25% of the DV for vitamin C.

It contains:

  • Calories: 25
  • Fat: 0 grams
  • Protein: 0 grams
  • Total carbohydrates: 5 grams
  • Fiber: 0 grams
  • Net carbohydrates: 5 grams

6. Wheatgrass Juice

Jamba Juice also provides a straightforward wheatgrass juice available in two sizes: small (1 ounce or 30 mL) and large (2 ounces or 60 mL). The larger serving offers 20% of the DV for iron.

It contains:

  • Calories: 15
  • Fat: 0 grams
  • Protein: 1 gram
  • Total carbohydrates: 2 grams
  • Fiber: 0 grams
  • Net carbohydrates: 2 grams

Bites

Bites encompass the delicious menu selections at Jamba Juice, which feature an array of sandwiches, wraps, and flatbreads. For those following a keto diet, opting for these items without the bread is likely the most suitable choice, as they provide a good balance of protein and fat while keeping carbohydrates relatively low.

Unfortunately, the specific nutritional details for the breads are not listed on the Jamba Juice website, and customizing your order online to exclude the bread is not an option. If you find yourself unable to make this substitution in-store as well, simply remove the bread and any other high-carb components upon receiving your order.

Below, the nutritional information presented is based on the standard menu item that includes bread. However, by eliminating the bread and other high-carb ingredients, you should significantly decrease both the total and net carbohydrate counts, along with a considerable reduction in calories. Please note that exact carb counts for these items without bread are not available.

7. Bacon Roasted Tomato, Spinach, and Feta Breakfast Sandwich (omit tomato and bread)

This sandwich is a lean, protein-rich option featuring a veggie and egg white patty, a creamy cheese spread, feta cheese, crispy bacon, and roasted tomatoes. To keep the carbohydrate content low, request it without the bread and tomatoes. Leaving one or two slices of tomato will add only a minimal amount of carbs. Alternatively, Jamba Juice also offers a Roasted Tomato, Spinach, and Feta Breakfast Sandwich that is identical to this option but excludes bacon.

With bread and tomatoes, the sandwich contains:

  • Calories: 250
  • Fat: 9 grams
  • Protein: 12 grams
  • Total carbs: 30 grams
  • Fiber: 4 grams
  • Net carbs: 26 grams

8. Spinach ‘N Cheese Breakfast Wrap (omit tortilla and onions)

This flavorful breakfast wrap features spinach and mozzarella cheese, scrambled egg whites, an asiago cheese spread, and caramelized onions, all wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla. To cut down on carbs, be sure to remove the tortilla and onions.

With the tortilla and onions, it contains:

  • Calories: 240
  • Fat: 7 grams
  • Protein: 15 grams
  • Total carbs: 30 grams
  • Fiber: 3 grams
  • Net carbs: 27 grams

9. Four-Cheese Flatbread (omit bread)

This flatbread is Jamba Juice’s version of a cheese pizza, topped with a delightful four-cheese blend and pizza sauce on their signature flatbread. For a crustless pizza experience, simply order it without the flatbread. It remains uncertain whether the flatbreads are preassembled or made fresh at the store, which may limit your ability to order one without bread. In such cases, removing the bread after receiving your order is a practical solution.

With bread, it contains:

  • Calories: 350
  • Fat: 11 grams
  • Protein: 18 grams
  • Total carbs: 44 grams
  • Fiber: 1 gram
  • Net carbs: 43 grams

10. Spicy ‘N Sweet Chicken Flatbread (omit bread)

This enticing flatbread features grilled chicken, a trio of cheeses, roasted bell peppers and poblano chilies, all seasoned with Jamaican jerk spices. Without the bread, it becomes a viable keto-friendly option. If you cannot order this dish without bread, simply discard it once your meal arrives.

With bread, it contains:

  • Calories: 330
  • Fat: 11 grams
  • Protein: 12 grams
  • Total carbs: 38 grams
  • Fiber: 4 grams
  • Net carbs: 34 grams

Insights on Smoothies, Bowls, and Juices

Smoothies, smoothie bowls, and fresh juices are the hallmark of Jamba Juice’s offerings. Nevertheless, each of these delightful beverages typically contains a minimum of 31 grams of total carbohydrates per serving, with certain smoothies and smoothie bowls exceeding 100 grams of total carbohydrates. This high carb content can be a challenge, particularly for those following a keto diet.

Even with customization options, reducing the carbohydrate content of many of these products to fit a keto-friendly range remains a daunting task, even when opting for smaller or children's sizes. For your reference, here are some of the lower-carb selections you can find on the menu:

  • Smoothie: kids’ Strawberries Gone Bananas, which has 36 grams of total carbohydrates and 33 grams of net carbohydrates.
  • Bowl: a simple serving of oatmeal (without any toppings), containing 31 grams of both total and net carbohydrates.
  • Juice: a small serving of Great Greens, which comes with 34 grams of total carbohydrates and 30 grams of net carbohydrates.

Given the high carbohydrate levels of these menu items, it’s advisable for those adhering to a keto lifestyle to opt for wellness shots or bites instead.

Tips for Ordering

Navigating a keto-friendly diet at Jamba Juice can pose challenges, given that many menu items are loaded with carbohydrates. However, if you find yourself eyeing something not included in the recommended options, here are some valuable suggestions to minimize your carb intake:

  • Select a smaller size or a child's portion, if possible.
  • Avoid toppings or ingredients that are high in carbohydrates, such as bananas (kela), honey (madhu), brown sugar (bura), and granola.

It's important to note that items from the children's menu may not provide sufficient calories for an adult's complete meal. Therefore, careful planning for the remainder of your day is essential to stay within your daily carbohydrate limits.

The Bottom Line

Jamba Juice presents a wide array of nutrient-dense, fruit and vegetable-packed options. However, it's important to note that many of their smoothies, bowls, and juices tend to be significantly high in carbohydrates. For those following a keto diet, the most suitable choices at Jamba Juice include wellness shots or sandwiches and flatbreads, provided you omit the bread. Nevertheless, the precise nutritional composition of the breadless sandwiches remains uncertain, as the site does not provide details regarding the bread's nutritional values.

If you decide to indulge in a higher carbohydrate item, you can effectively reduce its carb content by selecting a smaller or child-sized portion and avoiding high-carb extras such as bananas or brown sugar. Navigating the keto landscape at Jamba Juice can be challenging, but with some thoughtful planning, it is certainly achievable.