Brazilian keto guide
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Keto friendliness
Brazilian cuisine is a keto paradise, offering an endless supply of high-fat, high-protein meats right to your table.
Top ingredients
Picanha, garlic steak, chicken hearts, linguiça sausage, and fresh leafy greens.
Danger zones
Avoid the cheese bread (pão de queijo), farofa (toasted cassava flour), black bean stews, and fried plantains.
Best for
Carnivores and high-protein keto dieters who want to eat until they are completely full without complex modifications.
What to drink
Drinks you will see at Brazilian restaurants, cafés and stalls, rated the same way as the food.
Order these
- KetoGourd Mate chimarrão · 0g net carbs as usually served
- Ask firstSmall Brazilian Coffee cafezinho · 6g net carbs as usually servedAsk for it 'sem açúcar' (without sugar) before it's poured.
- Ask firstFresh Juice suco natural · 25g net carbs as usually servedAsk for it 'sem açúcar', made with water, from a low-sugar fruit like lime ('limão') or passion fruit ('maracujá').
Skip these
- SkipIced Beach Mate mate gelado · 25g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order chimarrão or água com gás instead.
- SkipGuaraná Soda guaraná · 26g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order guaraná zero (sugar-free) or água com gás instead.
- SkipBrazilian Limeade limonada suíça · 40g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order suco de limão sem açúcar instead.
- SkipFruit Milk Smoothie vitamina · 45g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order cafezinho sem açúcar instead.
- SkipAçaí açaí na tigela · 60g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order cafezinho sem açúcar instead.
- SkipSugarcane Juice caldo de cana · 60g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order água com gás with lime instead.
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Bife Grelhado com Ovo Frito (sem batata frita)
Grilled Steak with Fried Egg (no fries, keto sides available)
A classic Brazilian plate featuring a grilled steak (often sirloin or tenderloin) topped with a perfectly frie…
4 net4 total0 fibre75 protein45 fat700 kcal
Farofa de Ovos (Keto - com Farinha de Amêndoas/Coco)
Keto Egg Crumble (Almond/Coconut Flour Base)
A savory side dish, reimagined for keto, featuring scrambled eggs mixed with a buttery 'crumble' made from alm…
6 net10 total4 fibre20 protein42 fat500 kcal
Filé de Frango Grelhado com Legumes Cetogênicos
Grilled Chicken Fillet with Keto Vegetables (no sugary sauce)
A lean chicken breast or thigh fillet, grilled simply with salt and pepper. This dish is easily adaptable by p…
7 net10 total3 fibre70 protein30 fat600 kcal
Salada Mista com Frango Grelhado
Mixed Green Salad with Grilled Chicken
A common restaurant offering featuring a refreshing mix of fresh greens (lettuce, arugula), sliced tomatoes, c…
7 net12 total5 fibre55 protein40 fat600 kcal
Keto Escondidinho de Carne Seca (com Purê de Couve-flor)
Dried Beef with Cauliflower Mash Topping
A keto-adapted version of the classic 'hidden' dish, featuring shredded, rehydrated dried beef (carne seca) co…
9 net14 total5 fibre65 protein55 fat750 kcal
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Camarão ao Alho e Óleo
Garlic Shrimp
Sautéed shrimp in a rich garlic and olive oil sauce, often served as an appetizer or light main course.…
2 net3 total1 fibre45 protein40 fat550 kcal
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Frango Assado com Ervas Finas
Roasted Chicken with Fine Herbs
A whole or half chicken, slow-roasted to achieve crispy skin and succulent, juicy meat, seasoned with a fragra…
2 net3 total1 fibre70 protein75 fat950 kcal
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Bacalhau à Brás Keto (com Macarrão de Konjac)
Keto Bacalhau à Brás (Cod, Eggs & Onions with Shirataki Noodles)
A classic Portuguese-Brazilian dish reimagined for keto, featuring shredded salted cod, finely sliced sautéed …
4 net10 total6 fibre65 protein45 fat680 kcal
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Filé de Peixe ao Molho Cremoso de Camarão
Fish Fillet with Creamy Shrimp Sauce
A delicate pan-seared white fish fillet (e.g., tilapia, cação) generously topped with a rich, creamy sauce mad…
4 net6 total2 fibre65 protein48 fat720 kcal
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Prato Virado Paulista Low-Carb (Bisteca, Couve e Ovo Frito)
Paulista Style Platter (Pork Chop, Collard Greens, and Fried Egg)
A keto-adapted version of the iconic Virado à Paulista, focusing on its protein and low-carb components. This …
4 net7 total3 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
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Salmão Grelhado com Aspargos
Grilled Salmon with Asparagus and Butter
A popular and healthy option found in many Brazilian restaurants. A salmon fillet grilled or pan-seared, often…
4 net7 total3 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
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Tilápia Frita em Azeite com Tomate e Ervas
Tilapia Fried in Olive Oil with Tomato and Herbs
A fresh tilapia fillet pan-fried in olive oil until golden brown, served with a light topping of fresh diced t…
4 net6 total2 fibre40 protein45 fat600 kcal
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Frango à Mineira (Ensopado de Frango com Ervas e Pimentões, sem Batata)
Minas Gerais Style Chicken Stew (Herb & Pepper Slow Cooked Chicken, no Potatoes)
A hearty and flavorful chicken stew from Minas Gerais, slow-cooked in a rich sauce with herbs, bell peppers, a…
4.5 net7 total2.5 fibre75 protein70 fat1010 kcal
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Bacalhau à Lagareiro (Sem Batatas)
Roasted Cod Lagareiro Style (No Potatoes)
A popular dish featuring salted codfish (bacalhau) baked or roasted with plenty of olive oil, garlic, and onio…
5 net8 total3 fibre55 protein50 fat720 kcal
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Bacalhau Grelhado
Grilled Codfish with Olive Oil and Onions
Salted codfish fillet, typically grilled or baked with abundant olive oil, onions, and sometimes bell peppers.…
5 net7 total2 fibre55 protein40 fat600 kcal
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Casquinha de Siri
Baked Crab Meat in Shell (without Breadcrumbs)
A popular Brazilian appetizer featuring seasoned crab meat baked directly in its shell. The keto modification …
5 net6 total1 fibre30 protein35 fat450 kcal
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Filé de Peixe Grelhado com Molho de Alcaparras e Brócolis
Grilled Fish Fillet with Caper Sauce and Broccoli
A fresh white fish fillet (such as tilapia, saint peter, or linguado) grilled and served with a rich, tangy ca…
5 net8 total3 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
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Frango ao Vinho d'Alho
Chicken in Garlic Wine Sauce with Keto Vegetables
Tender chicken pieces (usually bone-in, skin-on) slow-cooked in a rustic, aromatic sauce made with generous am…
5 net8 total3 fibre45 protein48 fat650 kcal
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Polvo Assado com Azeite e Alho
Baked Octopus with Olive Oil, Garlic (no potatoes)
Tender octopus tentacles, typically pre-cooked and then baked or grilled until slightly crispy, served bathed …
5 net7 total2 fibre50 protein45 fat630 kcal
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Salada de Frango Cremosa
Creamy Shredded Chicken Salad (Keto, no potato or corn)
A classic Brazilian-style shredded chicken salad, prepared with mayonnaise, celery, bell peppers, and fresh he…
5 net7 total2 fibre35 protein38 fat480 kcal
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Salada de Frango Desfiado com Abacate e Agrião
Shredded Chicken Salad with Avocado and Watercress
A refreshing and hearty salad featuring generous portions of shredded, seasoned chicken breast, creamy avocado…
5 net12 total7 fibre50 protein45 fat650 kcal
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Salada Tropical (Keto - sem Frutas Doces)
Keto Tropical Salad (without Sweet Fruits)
A vibrant and refreshing salad, traditionally featuring a mix of tropical elements. This keto-modified version…
5 net12 total7 fibre10 protein45 fat500 kcal
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Salpicão de Frango
Keto Chicken Salad (without potato sticks/corn)
A creamy chicken salad made with shredded chicken, mayonnaise, onions, bell peppers, and olives. Modified to o…
5 net8 total3 fibre40 protein40 fat550 kcal
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Arrumadinho de Carne Seca
Shredded Dried Beef with Vinaigrette and Greens (Keto)
A flavorful and rustic dish from Northeast Brazil, consisting of shredded dried beef (carne seca) often served…
6 net10 total4 fibre55 protein60 fat800 kcal
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Bife Acebolado
Pan-Seared Steak with Sautéed Onions (Keto Sides)
A classic Brazilian everyday dish: a thin cut of steak (often sirloin or alcatra) pan-seared or grilled, toppe…
6 net8 total2 fibre65 protein50 fat750 kcal
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Bisteca de Porco à Milanesa Keto (com Farinha de Amêndoas)
Keto Pork Milanese (Almond Flour Crusted)
A thin pork chop (bisteca) breaded in a low-carb coating, typically made from almond flour and grated parmesan…
6 net10 total4 fibre55 protein50 fat700 kcal
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Caldo de Peixe
Brazilian Fish Broth with Herbs (without root vegetables)
A light and flavorful clear broth made from fish bones, simmered with fresh white fish pieces, local herbs (su…
6 net9 total3 fibre38 protein22 fat380 kcal
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Camarão com Tucupi e Jambu
Shrimp with Tucupi and Jambu
An exotic and flavorful Amazonian dish. Succulent shrimp are simmered in 'tucupi' (a yellow broth extracted fr…
6 net8 total2 fibre40 protein40 fat550 kcal
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Codorna Recheada com Farofa de Castanhas e Ervas (Keto)
Keto Stuffed Quail with Nut and Herb Farofa
Roasted quail stuffed with a savory, low-carb 'farofa' (toasted flour substitute) made from ground nuts, herbs…
6 net10 total4 fibre50 protein55 fat700 kcal
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Filé de Peixe Empanado com Farinha de Castanhas (Keto)
Keto Almond-Crusted Fish Fillet
A delicious fish fillet, typically a white fish like tilapia or snapper, breaded with a low-carb alternative s…
6 net10 total4 fibre55 protein45 fat650 kcal
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Filé Mignon com Cogumelos (Keto)
Pan-Seared Filet Mignon with Mushroom Sauce (Flour-Free)
Tender pan-seared filet mignon, a premium cut of beef, served with a rich and savory mushroom sauce. The sauce…
6 net8 total2 fibre60 protein50 fat730 kcal
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Frango à Milanesa com Crosta de Coco Ralado
Chicken Milanese with Coconut Flakes Crust
Chicken breast fillet, tenderized and coated with a crispy, savory crust made from unsweetened shredded coconu…
6 net10 total4 fibre50 protein50 fat680 kcal
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Frango à Mineira (Ensopado de Frango com Legumes Keto)
Stewed Chicken Minas Gerais Style with Keto Vegetables
A flavorful chicken stew typical of Minas Gerais, slow-cooked in its own juices with a blend of regional seaso…
6 net10 total4 fibre65 protein40 fat680 kcal
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Frango ao Molho de Cuxá (sem arroz)
Chicken with Cuxá Sauce (no rice)
Tender chicken pieces simmered in a distinct Maranhão specialty sauce (Cuxá), made from 'vinagreira' (sorrel),…
6 net10 total4 fibre55 protein48 fat680 kcal
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Frango Assado (com Legumes Keto)
Roast Chicken with Keto Vegetables
A whole or half roasted chicken, marinated and seasoned, typically served with side vegetables like broccoli, …
6 net10 total4 fibre70 protein55 fat800 kcal
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Frango Desfiado com Molho Simples e Legumes Keto
Shredded Chicken with Simple Sauce and Keto Vegetables
Versatile and tender shredded chicken, often cooked in a light, savory sauce made from fresh tomatoes, onions,…
6 net10 total4 fibre70 protein40 fat650 kcal
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Galinha D'Angola Ensopada com Legumes Keto
Guinea Fowl Stew with Keto Vegetables
Tender pieces of guinea fowl, slow-cooked in a savory, rustic stew base with a medley of non-starchy vegetable…
6 net10 total4 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
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Galinha de Cabidela
Chicken Stew with Blood Sauce (served with greens)
A traditional Brazilian chicken stew where chicken pieces are cooked in a savory sauce thickened and colored w…
6 net8 total2 fibre55 protein45 fat650 kcal
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Lagarto Assado ao Molho Madeira Keto
Eye Round Roast with Keto Madeira Sauce
Tender, slow-roasted eye round beef, sliced and served with a rich, savory Madeira sauce. The sauce is prepare…
6 net9 total3 fibre60 protein48 fat700 kcal
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Manezinha de Peixe Branco com Tucupi e Jambu
Amazonian White Fish Stew with Tucupi and Jambu (Keto)
A unique and flavorful stew from the Amazon region, featuring tender white fish cooked in tucupi (fermented ca…
6 net10 total4 fibre45 protein40 fat600 kcal
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Omelete com Queijo e Vegetais (Keto)
Keto Omelet with Cheese and Vegetables
A fluffy omelet made with eggs, cheese, and a selection of low-carb vegetables like bell peppers, onions, toma…
6 net8 total2 fibre35 protein38 fat500 kcal
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Peixe ao Molho de Camarão
White Fish Fillet in Creamy Shrimp Sauce (Keto)
A tender white fish fillet (such as pescada or tilápia) gently cooked and served bathed in a rich, creamy shri…
6 net8 total2 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
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Peixe Assado no Papelote com Legumes (sem Batata)
Baked Fish in Parchment with Low-Carb Vegetables (no Potatoes)
A whole fish or fillet (e.g., tilápia, robalo, cação) baked in parchment paper (papelote) with olive oil, herb…
6 net9 total3 fibre60 protein32 fat550 kcal
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Pernil Desfiado com Quiabo
Shredded Pork Leg with Okra Stew
Slow-cooked, tender shredded pork leg, stewed or sautéed with fresh okra, onions, and garlic in a rich, savory…
6 net10 total4 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
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Pescada Branca Cozida com Legumes Verdes
Boiled White Fish with Green Vegetables
A simple and light preparation of mild white fish, typically Pescada (whiting), gently boiled or poached. It's…
6 net10 total4 fibre60 protein40 fat600 kcal
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Picadinho de Frango com Legumes Verdes
Diced Chicken Stew with Green Vegetables
A hearty stew featuring diced chicken breast or thigh cooked in a savory broth with onions, garlic, and bell p…
6 net10 total4 fibre60 protein50 fat750 kcal
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Pirão de Peixe com Couve-Flor (Keto)
Keto Fish Puree with Cauliflower
A comforting and savory 'pirão' (a traditional Brazilian pureed side dish) made keto-friendly by using smooth,…
6 net10 total4 fibre25 protein25 fat350 kcal
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Pirão de Peixe Low-Carb (com Purê de Couve-Flor)
Keto Fish Pirão (with Cauliflower Purée)
A keto adaptation of the classic Brazilian fish pirão. This version uses a creamy purée of cauliflower to thic…
6 net12 total6 fibre40 protein40 fat520 kcal
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Rocambole de Carne com Recheio de Queijo e Espinafre
Meatloaf Roll with Cheese and Spinach Filling
A savory meatloaf-style roll, typically made with well-seasoned ground beef, stuffed with a creamy mixture of …
6 net10 total4 fibre80 protein70 fat900 kcal
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Salada Completa com Proteína Grelhada
Brazilian Grilled Protein Salad
A substantial main course salad featuring a generous portion of freshly grilled chicken or beef. It's built on…
6 net10 total4 fibre50 protein35 fat550 kcal
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Salada Completa com Proteína Grelhada (Estilo Keto)
Complete Salad with Grilled Protein (Keto Style)
A large, customizable salad featuring mixed leafy greens, avocado, olives, hard-boiled eggs, cheese, and a gen…
6 net12 total6 fibre45 protein40 fat600 kcal
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Salada de Frutos do Mar com Azeite, Limão e Folhas Verdes
Seafood Salad with Olive Oil, Lemon, and Green Leaves
A light and refreshing salad featuring a generous mix of cooked seafood such as shrimp, squid, and mussels, to…
6 net10 total4 fibre40 protein38 fat520 kcal
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Salada de Polvo (sem batata)
Octopus Salad (no potato)
A refreshing chilled salad featuring tender, cooked octopus slices marinated and tossed with crisp bell pepper…
6 net10 total4 fibre35 protein40 fat500 kcal
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Salada Mista com Proteína Grelhada (Keto Tropical Salad)
Mixed Green Salad with Grilled Protein (Keto-Friendly)
A refreshing mixed green salad base (lettuce, cucumber, tomato) topped with a choice of grilled chicken breast…
6 net10 total4 fibre45 protein45 fat600 kcal
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Salada Verde com Frango Grelhado
Green Salad with Grilled Chicken
A refreshing salad composed of mixed green leaves (lettuce, arugula), sliced cucumbers, and tomatoes, topped w…
6 net12 total6 fibre45 protein45 fat600 kcal
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Sopa de Couve e Linguiça (Keto, sem Batata)
Keto Kale and Sausage Soup (no Potato)
A warming and savory Brazilian-style soup, adapted for keto. Features a rich broth with tender collard greens …
6 net10 total4 fibre35 protein45 fat600 kcal
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Tainha na Taquara com Salada Verde
Grilled Mullet in Bamboo with Green Salad
A traditional Southern Brazilian preparation where a whole mullet (tainha) is seasoned and grilled inside a ba…
6 net10 total4 fibre78 protein65 fat850 kcal
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Tortilla de Ovo com Espinafre e Queijo (sem Batata)
Egg Tortilla with Spinach and Cheese (without Potato)
A thick, savory omelet or frittata-style dish, prepared with eggs, sautéed spinach, and generous amounts of me…
6 net10 total4 fibre30 protein50 fat620 kcal
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Tucunaré na Brasa com Aspargos e Azeite
Grilled Peacock Bass with Asparagus and Olive Oil
A prized Amazonian freshwater fish, Tucunaré (Peacock Bass), expertly grilled over an open flame, retaining it…
6 net9 total3 fibre55 protein40 fat620 kcal
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Tutu de Couve-Flor com Linguiça
Cauliflower Purée with Sausage
A keto-friendly adaptation of the traditional Brazilian 'Tutu', featuring a creamy and flavorful purée made fr…
6 net12 total6 fibre30 protein50 fat600 kcal