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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Torresmo
Fried Pork Belly / Pork Rinds
Crispy, deep-fried pork belly, often served as an appetizer (tira-gosto) in bars and restaurants. It's renowne…
0 net0 total0 fibre35 protein60 fat700 kcal
Costela Assada
Roasted Ribs (Beef Short Ribs)
Slow-roasted beef ribs, cooked until incredibly tender and falling off the bone. Often simply seasoned with sa…
1 net1 total0 fibre90 protein70 fat1000 kcal
Torresmo Crocante
Crispy Pork Belly Cracklings
Deep-fried pork belly, rendered until incredibly crispy and golden. A highly popular Brazilian appetizer or sn…
1 net1 total0 fibre40 protein70 fat800 kcal
Bife a Cavalo (Keto Modified)
Pan-Fried Steak with Fried Egg (no rice/fries)
A classic Brazilian diner-style dish featuring a pan-fried beef steak (often a thin-cut sirloin or rump steak)…
2 net3 total1 fibre70 protein60 fat800 kcal
Churrasco (Picanha, Fraldinha)
Brazilian BBQ (Top Sirloin Cap, Skirt Steak)
An authentic Brazilian churrasco experience featuring various cuts of prime beef, such as fatty picanha (top s…
2 net3 total1 fibre80 protein85 fat1100 kcal
Espetinhos de Carne/Frango/Coração
Grilled Meat Skewers (Beef, Chicken, or Chicken Heart)
Popular street food or appetizer consisting of various meats threaded onto skewers and grilled. Common options…
2 net2 total0 fibre50 protein35 fat500 kcal
Espetinhos Variados de Carne
Mixed Meat Skewers (Grilled)
An assortment of traditional Brazilian grilled skewers featuring various cuts of meat like beef, chicken, or s…
2 net3 total1 fibre75 protein65 fat900 kcal
Filé Mignon Grelhado (com Queijo)
Grilled Filet Mignon (with Cheese)
A tender cut of grilled filet mignon, often topped with melted cheese (like provolone or mozzarella). A popula…
2 net2 total0 fibre80 protein55 fat800 kcal
Queijo Coalho Grelhado com Azeite e Orégano
Grilled Coalho Cheese with Olive Oil and Oregano
Skewers of firm, salty coalho cheese, a popular Brazilian cheese, grilled until slightly browned and soft. Dri…
2 net2 total0 fibre40 protein50 fat600 kcal
Sardinha Frita
Fried Sardines
Whole sardines, lightly seasoned and fried until crispy. A common and affordable seafood dish, especially in c…
2 net2 total0 fibre45 protein40 fat600 kcal
Bife à Cavalo (Keto)
Steak with Fried Egg and Keto Sides
A pan-fried or grilled steak topped with a sunny-side-up fried egg. A classic Brazilian comfort food, modified…
3 net4 total1 fibre70 protein55 fat800 kcal
Churrasco Variado
Mixed Grilled Meats Platter
A generous assortment of various grilled meats, typically including cuts of beef (such as alcatra or fraldinha…
3 net5 total2 fibre110 protein85 fat1100 kcal
Frango a Passarinho (Keto Modified)
Garlic Fried Chicken Pieces (Keto Modified)
Small pieces of chicken, deep-fried until crispy, and then sautéed with copious amounts of garlic and parsley.…
3 net4 total1 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
Frango à Passarinho (sem Farinha)
Pan-fried Garlic Chicken (No Flour)
Crispy, bite-sized chicken pieces (typically wings or thighs) pan-fried until golden, generously seasoned with…
3 net4 total1 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
Peixe Grelhado
Grilled Fish Fillet (Keto Plate)
A fresh fillet of fish (e.g., tilápia, salmão, badejo) simply seasoned with salt, pepper, and lime, then grill…
3 net4 total1 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
Queijo Coalho Grelhado
Grilled Coalho Cheese
A firm, squeaky, and salty cheese, similar in texture to halloumi, that is grilled until it develops a golden …
3 net3 total0 fibre25 protein30 fat380 kcal
Queijo Coalho Grelhado (sem Melaço)
Grilled Brazilian Cheese (Halloumi-style, without Molasses)
Slices or skewers of Queijo Coalho, a firm and salty cheese, grilled until it develops a golden crust and a sl…
3 net3 total0 fibre35 protein45 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Churrasco de Picanha
Picanha Steak (Top Sirloin Cap)
A classic Brazilian barbecue cut, the picanha (top sirloin cap) is grilled to perfection, seasoned simply with…
0 net0 total0 fibre90 protein68 fat950 kcal
KAsoon
Codornas Assadas com Bacon e Ervas
Roasted Quails with Bacon and Herbs
Flavorful roasted quails, often wrapped with bacon or served with crispy bacon bits, seasoned generously with …
0 net0 total0 fibre60 protein55 fat730 kcal
KAsoon
Costela de Boi no Espeto com Sal Grosso
Slow-Roasted Beef Ribs on a Skewer with Coarse Salt
Large cuts of beef ribs, slow-roasted for hours on a rotating skewer over an open flame, seasoned simply with …
0 net0 total0 fibre140 protein110 fat1600 kcal
KAsoon
Torresmo Crocante com Pimenta
Crispy Pork Rinds with Chili
Deep-fried pork belly or skin rendered until perfectly crispy and golden, seasoned generously with salt and of…
0 net0 total0 fibre50 protein40 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Tripa de Porco Frita (À Pururuca)
Crispy Fried Pork Intestines (Brazilian Style)
Pork intestines, meticulously cleaned and then deep-fried until incredibly crispy and golden brown, known for …
0 net0 total0 fibre40 protein115 fat1200 kcal
KAsoon
Tutano com Pimenta
Bone Marrow with Pepper
Roasted beef bone marrow, often served simply seasoned with coarse salt and freshly cracked black pepper. A ri…
0 net0 total0 fibre14 protein140 fat1300 kcal
KAsoon
Assado de Tiras
Short Ribs (BBQ Style)
Flavorful beef short ribs, cut across the bone into 'tiras' (strips), seasoned simply with coarse salt and slo…
1 net1 total0 fibre60 protein60 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
Azeitonas Marinadas
Marinated Olives
A simple and popular appetizer or 'petisco' in Brazilian bars and restaurants. Various olives marinated in a f…
1 net4 total3 fibre1 protein18 fat180 kcal
KAsoon
Bife a Cavalo (Steak com Ovo Frito, sem Arroz e Fritas)
Steak with Fried Egg (without Rice and Fries)
A classic Brazilian dish featuring a grilled or pan-fried steak (often a thin cut like contrafilé or alcatra) …
1 net1 total0 fibre70 protein60 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
Codorna Grelhada com Ervas
Grilled Quail with Herbs
Delicate whole quail, marinated in a blend of fresh herbs and olive oil, then perfectly grilled until juicy an…
1 net2 total1 fibre40 protein35 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
Coração de Frango Grelhado
Grilled Chicken Hearts
A beloved delicacy at Brazilian steakhouses (churrascarias), these small chicken hearts are marinated and gril…
1 net1 total0 fibre40 protein25 fat400 kcal
KAsoon
Coroa de Alcatra Assada com Rúcula
Roasted Top Sirloin Cap with Arugula
A succulent slow-roasted cut of top sirloin cap (Coroa de Alcatra), known for its tenderness and flavor, usual…
1 net2 total1 fibre90 protein95 fat1208 kcal
KAsoon
Coxinha da Asa Assada com Ervas
Baked Chicken Drumettes with Herbs
Juicy chicken drumettes (the 'drumstick' part of a wing) seasoned generously with a blend of fresh herbs like …
1 net2 total1 fibre55 protein40 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Espetinhos de Coração
Grilled Chicken Hearts Skewers
Tender and flavorful chicken hearts, skewered and grilled to perfection, typically seasoned simply with coarse…
1 net1 total0 fibre48 protein28 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Espetinhos Variados de Carne e Queijo Coalho
Assorted Meat and Halloumi-Style Cheese Skewers
A selection of grilled skewers featuring succulent cubes of beef, chicken, or pork, interspersed with salty, s…
1 net1 total0 fibre85 protein51 fat835 kcal
KAsoon
Filé Mignon Suíno Grelhado com Ervas e Azeite
Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Herbs and Olive Oil (Keto)
A lean and tender pork tenderloin fillet, marinated with fresh herbs like rosemary and thyme, then grilled to …
1 net2 total1 fibre60 protein35 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Manjuba Frita (sem Farinha)
Fried Manjuba Fish (without Flour Breading)
Small, whole Manjuba fish, lightly seasoned and deep-fried until crisp. These tiny, flavorful fish are a popul…
1 net2 total1 fibre45 protein55 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Ovo de Codorna Envolto em Bacon
Quail Egg Wrapped in Bacon
A simple yet delicious appetizer, featuring small quail eggs gently boiled or baked, then wrapped in crispy st…
1 net1 total0 fibre18 protein25 fat300 kcal
KAsoon
Picanha de Cordeiro Grelhada com Agrião e Azeite
Grilled Lamb Picanha with Watercress and Olive Oil
A succulent cut of lamb picanha (rump cap), expertly seasoned and grilled to a tender perfection, often with a…
1 net2 total1 fibre60 protein58 fat780 kcal
KAsoon
Porco à Pururuca
Brazilian Crispy Pork Belly
Succulent pork belly, typically slow-cooked or boiled until tender, then expertly finished at high heat (often…
1 net1 total0 fibre40 protein80 fat900 kcal
KAsoon
Sardinha Frita com Limão
Fried Sardines with Lemon
Whole sardines, lightly seasoned with salt and pepper, and pan-fried until crispy, typically served with fresh…
1 net1 total0 fibre50 protein45 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Sardinha Grelhada
Grilled Sardines with Lemon and Keto Vegetables
Fresh sardines grilled to perfection, seasoned simply with salt and served with a squeeze of lemon. A popular …
1 net2 total1 fibre40 protein35 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
Torresmo (Pancetta Crocante)
Crispy Pork Belly (Cracklings)
Irresistibly crispy, deep-fried pork belly, cut into bite-sized pieces. A classic Brazilian bar snack, rich in…
1 net1 total0 fibre45 protein80 fat900 kcal
KAsoon
Tucunaré na Brasa
Grilled Peacock Bass
A whole Peacock Bass, a prized Amazonian freshwater fish, grilled over charcoal or open flame, seasoned simply…
1 net1 total0 fibre50 protein42.5 fat645 kcal
KAsoon
Bacalhau Grelhado com Azeite e Alho
Grilled Cod with Olive Oil and Garlic
A revered Portuguese-Brazilian classic featuring a substantial salted cod loin, expertly grilled to a flaky pe…
2 net3 total1 fibre55 protein45 fat620 kcal
KAsoon
Barriga de Porco Assada com Crispy (Panceta Pururuca)
Crispy Roasted Pork Belly (Panceta Pururuca)
A delectable and popular Brazilian dish featuring pork belly slow-roasted until tender, then finished with hig…
2 net2 total0 fibre40 protein75 fat850 kcal
KAsoon
Barriga de Porco Assada com Pimenta e Sal Grosso
Roasted Pork Belly with Chili and Coarse Salt
A succulent slab of pork belly, slow-roasted until the meat is tender and the skin is crispy, seasoned simply …
2 net2 total0 fibre60 protein80 fat950 kcal
KAsoon
Barriga de Porco Grelhada
Grilled Pork Belly with Crispy Skin (without carb sides)
Thick slices of fresh pork belly, seasoned simply and grilled until the meat is tender and juicy, and the skin…
2 net2 total0 fibre42 protein72 fat820 kcal
KAsoon
Bisteca Grelhada
Grilled Pork Chop
A simple, yet satisfying grilled pork chop, often seasoned generously and cooked to a juicy finish. A common d…
2 net3 total1 fibre55 protein48 fat680 kcal
KAsoon
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
KAsoon
Camarão Grelhado com Manteiga e Alho
Grilled Shrimp with Butter and Garlic
Shrimp grilled or sautéed with generous amounts of butter and garlic. A simple yet incredibly flavorful dish, …
2 net3 total1 fibre50 protein32 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
Caranguejo Cozido com Limão
Cooked Crab with Lime
Whole crabs, simply boiled with water, salt, and bay leaves, then served with fresh lime wedges. A popular and…
2 net2 total0 fibre55 protein12 fat350 kcal
KAsoon
Churrasco (Picanha)
Brazilian Grilled Sirloin Cap with Keto Sides
Premium cuts of beef, especially picanha (sirloin cap), seasoned with coarse salt and grilled to perfection. S…
2 net3 total1 fibre65 protein50 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Coração de Galinha na Chapa
Grilled Chicken Hearts on the Griddle
Tender and flavorful chicken hearts, simply seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic, then grilled or pan-fried …
2 net2 total0 fibre45 protein30 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Costela de Adão Assada com Manteiga de Ervas
Adam's Rib (Beef Short Ribs) Roasted with Herb Butter
Succulent beef short ribs, known in Brazil as 'Costela de Adão', slow-roasted until fall-off-the-bone tender. …
2 net3 total1 fibre70 protein70 fat900 kcal
KAsoon
Costela de Carneiro na Brasa com Hortelã
Grilled Lamb Ribs with Mint and Keto Sides
Succulent lamb ribs, expertly grilled over an open flame (na brasa) until tender and slightly crispy, simply s…
2 net2 total0 fibre55 protein75 fat900 kcal
KAsoon
Costelinha de Porco Assada ou Frita (Sem Mandioca)
Roasted or Fried Pork Ribs (No Cassava)
Tender pork ribs, often slow-roasted until fall-off-the-bone or fried to achieve a crispy exterior, typically …
2 net3 total1 fibre65 protein70 fat900 kcal
KAsoon
Costelinha de Porco (Grilled/Roasted)
Pork Ribs (Plain Grilled/Roasted)
Tender pork ribs, slow-cooked or grilled until fall-off-the-bone, often simply seasoned with salt, pepper, and…
2 net3 total1 fibre70 protein80 fat1000 kcal
KAsoon
Coxa e Sobrecoxa de Frango Assadas com Ervas e Limão
Roasted Chicken Thighs and Drumsticks with Herbs and Lemon
Succulent chicken thighs and drumsticks marinated in fresh herbs, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice, then roa…
2 net3 total1 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Espetinhos Variados (Carne, Frango, Coração)
Brazilian Grilled Meat Skewers (Beef, Chicken, or Chicken Heart)
Various meats (beef, chicken, or chicken hearts) cut into cubes, seasoned simply, and grilled on skewers. A st…
2 net2 total0 fibre60 protein40 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Fraldinha Grelhada
Grilled Flank Steak with Keto Sides
Fraldinha is a flavorful and leaner cut of beef, very popular in Brazilian steakhouses and homes. It's typical…
2 net4 total2 fibre60 protein35 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Frango à Passarinho Assado
Baked Chicken "Passarinho" Style (Garlic & Herb Chicken Bites)
Small pieces of chicken, typically drumettes and wingettes, seasoned vigorously with garlic, parsley, and othe…
2 net3 total1 fibre60 protein48 fat680 kcal
KAsoon
Frango a Passarinho (sem Batata Frita)
Fried Garlic Chicken (without French Fries)
Small, bone-in pieces of chicken, deep-fried until crispy, generously seasoned with garlic, parsley, and olive…
2 net3 total1 fibre65 protein55 fat750 kcal