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.
55 matching dishes
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
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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Leitão à Pururuca
Crispy Suckling Pig
Whole roasted suckling pig, renowned for its incredibly crispy, puffed-up skin (pururuca) and succulent, tende…
2 net2 total0 fibre85 protein85 fat1100 kcal
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Orelha de Porco Crocante
Crispy Pig Ear
A traditional Brazilian appetizer (petisco) of slow-cooked and then deep-fried pig ear, resulting in a delight…
2 net2 total0 fibre30 protein45 fat500 kcal
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Panceta Frita com Limão
Fried Pork Belly with Lemon
Crispy, deep-fried strips of pork belly, a popular 'petisco' (bar snack) in Brazil. The pancetta is fried unti…
2 net2 total0 fibre40 protein70 fat800 kcal
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Queijo de Coalho Assado com Orégano e Azeite
Baked Coalho Cheese with Oregano and Olive Oil
A delectable appetizer featuring slices of Queijo Coalho (a firm, salty Brazilian cheese) baked until warm and…
2 net2 total0 fibre28 protein34 fat420 kcal
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Queijo de Manteiga Grelhado
Grilled Butter Cheese
A popular cheese from Northeastern Brazil, 'Queijo de Manteiga' is a semi-hard, creamy, and buttery cheese. Wh…
2 net2 total0 fibre25 protein32 fat400 kcal
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Queijo Minas Frescal com Azeite e Orégano
Fresh Minas Cheese with Olive Oil and Oregano
A fresh, unripened Brazilian cheese from Minas Gerais, known for its mild, slightly salty flavor and soft, cru…
2 net2 total0 fibre25 protein28 fat350 kcal
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Sardinha na Brasa com Azeite e Limão
Grilled Sardines with Olive Oil and Lemon
Fresh sardines, simply seasoned and grilled over charcoal until crispy-skinned and juicy, then drizzled with o…
2 net2 total0 fibre40 protein30 fat450 kcal
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Truta Grelhada com Alcaparras e Manteiga
Grilled Trout with Capers and Butter (Keto)
A whole grilled trout or fillet, seasoned simply and drizzled with a rich sauce made from browned butter and b…
2 net3 total1 fibre65 protein65 fat850 kcal
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Ventrecha de Atum Grelhada com Molho de Ervas e Azeite
Grilled Tuna Belly with Herb and Olive Oil Dressing
A prized cut of tuna, the rich and succulent belly (ventrecha), grilled to perfection and served simply with a…
2 net4 total2 fibre50 protein55 fat680 kcal
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Aparado de Churrasco
Mixed Grilled Meats Trimmings
An assortment of flavorful grilled meat trimmings and fatty cuts, often including tender and crispy bits from …
3 net3 total0 fibre45 protein65 fat750 kcal
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Azeitonas Recheadas com Pasta de Atum
Olives Stuffed with Tuna Paste
Pitted green olives generously filled with a creamy, savory paste made from tuna and mayonnaise. A popular and…
3 net4 total1 fibre18 protein25 fat300 kcal
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Bacalhau Confitado no Azeite com Ervas e Brócolis
Cod Confit in Olive Oil with Herbs and Broccoli
Flaky salted cod (bacalhau) gently cooked (confit) in ample olive oil with garlic, bay leaves, and fresh herbs…
3 net6 total3 fibre60 protein75 fat900 kcal
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Carne na Lata com Couve Refogada
Pork Preserved in Lard with Sautéed Collard Greens
Traditional Brazilian method of preserving pork in its own lard, resulting in incredibly tender and flavorful …
3 net6 total3 fibre65 protein65 fat850 kcal
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Chouriço Grelhado
Grilled Blood Sausage
Thick-cut, flavorful blood sausage, pan-fried or grilled until crispy outside and tender inside. A common appe…
3 net3 total0 fibre25 protein42 fat480 kcal
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Cordeiro Assado com Alecrim e Alho
Roasted Lamb with Rosemary and Garlic
Tender roasted lamb, typically a leg or shoulder cut, generously marinated with fresh rosemary, garlic, and ol…
3 net5 total2 fibre60 protein75 fat950 kcal
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Costela Bovina Assada com Ervas e Especiarias
Oven-Roasted Beef Ribs with Herbs and Spices
Hearty beef ribs, seasoned with a robust rub of herbs and spices, slow-roasted in the oven until incredibly te…
3 net4 total1 fibre60 protein60 fat800 kcal
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Costela Minga Assada na Brasa com Chimichurri e Agrião
Grilled Beef Short Ribs with Chimichurri and Watercress
Succulent beef short ribs (costela minga) slow-grilled over charcoal, resulting in a rich, tender, and deeply …
3 net5 total2 fibre80 protein90 fat1100 kcal
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Coxa e Sobrecoxa Assada com Ervas
Roasted Chicken Thighs and Drumsticks with Herbs
Flavorful chicken thighs and drumsticks, seasoned with herbs like rosemary, thyme, and garlic, then oven-roast…
3 net4 total1 fibre65 protein38 fat600 kcal
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Frango a Passarinho (Sem Empanar)
Garlic Fried Chicken (Unbreaded)
Small pieces of bone-in chicken, often drumettes or wings, fried until crispy and tossed with plenty of garlic…
3 net4 total1 fibre50 protein45 fat650 kcal
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Ovo Caipira Estalado com Queijo Minas
Fried Farm Egg with Minas Cheese
A classic Brazilian breakfast or light meal featuring farm-fresh fried eggs, served alongside slices of pan-fr…
3 net3 total0 fibre25 protein38 fat450 kcal
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Ovos com Bacon
Eggs with Bacon
A classic breakfast or light meal consisting of eggs (fried, scrambled, or poached) served alongside crispy ba…
3 net3 total0 fibre40 protein55 fat700 kcal
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Ovos Cozidos com Atum e Maionese Caseira
Boiled Eggs with Tuna and Homemade Mayonnaise (Keto)
A simple yet satisfying dish featuring halved hard-boiled eggs topped with a rich mixture of flaked tuna and a…
3 net4 total1 fibre40 protein58 fat700 kcal
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Ovos Cozidos Recheados com Patê de Sardinha
Deviled Eggs with Sardine Paste
A classic Brazilian appetizer featuring hard-boiled eggs halved and filled with a rich, savory paste made from…
3 net3 total0 fibre25 protein32 fat400 kcal
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Ovos de Codorna Cozidos com Patê de Sardinha Picante (Keto)
Boiled Quail Eggs with Spicy Sardine Pâté (Keto)
Small, delicate boiled quail eggs, a popular Brazilian bar snack, served alongside a rich and spicy homemade s…
3 net4 total1 fibre25 protein30 fat400 kcal
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Ovos Enrolados em Linguiça Artesanal (Sem Empanado)
Sausage-Wrapped Eggs (No Breading)
A Brazilian take on a 'Scotch Egg', but with artisanal pork sausage meat and no breading. Hard-boiled eggs are…
3 net4 total1 fibre30 protein45 fat550 kcal
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Ovos Mexidos com Bacon Crocante e Abacate
Scrambled Eggs with Crispy Bacon and Avocado
A simple yet satisfying dish of fluffy scrambled eggs, generously mixed with crispy bacon bits, and served wit…
3 net8 total5 fibre40 protein60 fat750 kcal
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Ovos Mexidos ou Fritos (com Queijo e Bacon, sem Pão)
Scrambled or Fried Eggs (with Cheese and Bacon, No Bread)
A simple yet satisfying dish of scrambled or fried eggs, often served with cheese and bacon in Brazilian estab…
3 net3 total0 fibre25 protein30 fat400 kcal
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Pato Assado com Ervas Finas
Roasted Duck with Fine Herbs
Whole or pieces of duck roasted to crispy perfection, seasoned generously with a blend of fine herbs. Duck is …
3 net5 total2 fibre50 protein80 fat950 kcal
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Pato Assado com Salada de Rúcula
Roast Duck with Arugula and Parmesan Salad
Crispy-skinned roast duck, a rich and succulent poultry option, often seasoned simply to highlight its natural…
3 net5 total2 fibre65 protein85 fat1000 kcal
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Pé de Porco Cozido com Agrião
Slow-Cooked Pig's Feet with Watercress
A traditional Brazilian comfort food featuring pig's feet slow-cooked until incredibly tender and gelatinous. …
3 net5 total2 fibre50 protein55 fat700 kcal
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Perdiz Recheada com Bacon, Queijo e Ervas
Partridge Stuffed with Bacon, Cheese, and Herbs
A festive and elegant dish featuring partridge, a game bird, generously stuffed with a savory mixture of crisp…
3 net4 total1 fibre70 protein75 fat950 kcal
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Picanha com Crosta de Sal Grosso e Ervas (Servida com Aspargos)
Picanha with Coarse Salt and Herb Crust (with Asparagus)
A premium cut of top sirloin cap (picanha) prepared with a thick, aromatic crust of coarse salt, fresh rosemar…
3 net6 total3 fibre72 protein68 fat880 kcal
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Queijo Coalho Assado com Ervas
Baked Halloumi-Style Cheese with Herbs
Brazilian Queijo Coalho (a firm, salty cheese similar to halloumi) baked until tender and slightly golden, sea…
3 net4 total1 fibre30 protein40 fat500 kcal
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Queijo Provolone na Chapa com Orégano
Grilled Provolone Cheese with Oregano
Thick slices of provolone cheese, grilled until melted and slightly browned, seasoned with dried oregano. A po…
3 net3 total0 fibre25 protein32 fat400 kcal
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Queijo Provolone na Chapa com Orégano e Azeite
Grilled Provolone Cheese with Oregano and Olive Oil
A simple yet popular appetizer, especially at steakhouses (churrascarias), featuring thick slices of provolone…
3 net3 total0 fibre28 protein38 fat450 kcal
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Rocambole de Carne Moída Recheado com Queijo e Bacon
Stuffed Ground Beef Roll with Cheese and Bacon
A Brazilian-style meatloaf roll, typically made with seasoned ground beef, flattened, filled with cheese (like…
3 net5 total2 fibre60 protein60 fat800 kcal