Healthy Snacks for Diabetic Friends- Pt 3: Dried Vegetables- What to buy? (Amazon)

 Ok, looking for dried vegetables snacks that has low carbo, if possible least sugar and also watching the sodium content. And then, of course after considering the different types in processing dried vegetables, freeze dried method will be great! 

A quick search on amazon yields so many choices, but lets have a look if it matches my criteria. 

1) Rhythm Superfoods Original Kale Chips, 2 Oz

Price: 6.73

What I Like: Description of product states that the kale chips are dried and not fried. Its dehydrated under low heat, so that its nutrients are not lost. 

What I' m weighing in on : Per serving, it contains 7g carbo and 1g of added sugar, with a total of 2g sugar. Hmm... why did they add sugar! Interestingly, listed on amazon, ingredients is just kale chips. But looking at the packaging, it states quite many things, including organic carrot, onion and of course sugar. 

2) Mushgarden Shiitake Mushroom Chips Low Calorie Snack, Sea Salt 4pk

Price: 25.97

Description of this item states that they cook it at low pressure and low temperatures to preserve its nutritional elements. However, looking into more details of its process shows that it is first blanch, frozen and VACUUM FRIED. Its a better type of frying as it uses less oil but nonetheless, this is something to take note. 

What i like: The numerous health benefits of Shiitake Mushroom including fibers for better digestion, improving immune system. 

What I dont Like: 24g of carbo per serving! and 10g of sugars, including 4g of added sugar. Yikes that's a lot. 

3) The Only Bean Crunchy Roasted Edamame Snack (Sriracha), High Protein Snacks (13g) Healthy Protein Chips, Keto Friendly Food (2g Net),  4oz (3 Pack)

Price: 13.97

This is their description:

 LOW-CARB & KETO FRIENDLY SNACK: Enjoy a small handful or the whole bag at once! With only 3 grams of Net Carbs carbs per serving and no cholesterol, these are a heart healthy guilt-free keto food

GUILT FREE SNACKING: Packed with fiber to keep you full and made with clean ingredients, you can snack GUILT FREE! Great as office snacks, a lunch snack, to curb your Japanese snack cravings, groceries and pantry staples, or great for weight watchers on a diet

Ingredients: Edamame (Soybean), Soybean Oil, Salt, Garlic Powder, Chili Powder, Sugar, Onion Powder, Pepper Extract, Sweet Pepper Powder, Citric Acid

The good: Edamame is low in carbs and rich in protein, antioxidants, and fiber that may even help with cholesterol levels, 

The So-so: I see that even though sugar is in the ingredients list, the nutritional labels states there is only 2g sugar and 0,2g of added sugar per servings. This seems quite minute amount and probably acceptable to many people.