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.
28 matching dishes
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
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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Frango Assado com Ervas
Herb Roasted Chicken
A classic Brazilian style roasted chicken, seasoned generously with a blend of fresh herbs like rosemary, thym…
2 net3 total1 fibre65 protein55 fat750 kcal
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Frango Grelhado
Grilled Chicken Breast/Thigh
Simple grilled chicken, typically a breast or thigh, seasoned and cooked over a grill or pan. A ubiquitous and…
2 net3 total1 fibre60 protein38 fat600 kcal
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Peixe Assado no Sal Grosso com Azeite e Ervas Finas
Whole Fish Baked in Salt Crust with Olive Oil and Fine Herbs
A whole fresh fish (such as Robalo or Dourado) baked encased in a thick salt crust, which perfectly seasons th…
2 net3 total1 fibre50 protein45 fat620 kcal
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Picanha na Grelha (com Acompanhamento Keto)
Grilled Rump Cap Steak (with Keto Sides)
A prized cut of beef (rump cap) grilled to perfection, usually seasoned simply with coarse salt. This version …
2 net3 total1 fibre75 protein60 fat850 kcal
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Tainha na Taquara
Grilled Mullet on Bamboo Skewer
A coastal specialty, especially from Southern Brazil, featuring a whole mullet (tainha) butterflied and grille…
2 net2 total0 fibre60 protein45 fat650 kcal
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Bolinho de Carne (sem Farinha/Empanado)
Meat Patties (without Flour/Breading)
A keto-adapted version of the popular Brazilian bar snack. These savory ground beef patties are seasoned with …
3 net4 total1 fibre70 protein60 fat800 kcal
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Contra Filé Grelhado (na Manteiga, com Brócolis)
Grilled Sirloin Steak (with Butter, and Broccoli)
A popular cut of sirloin steak, grilled and often finished with butter, served here with a low-carb side like …
3 net6 total3 fibre65 protein50 fat750 kcal
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Contrafilé Grelhado
Grilled Sirloin Steak with Keto Sides
A classic grilled sirloin steak, common in Brazilian steakhouses and restaurants. It is inherently keto, but t…
3 net5 total2 fibre65 protein40 fat650 kcal
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Cordeiro Marinado na Cachaça e Grelhado
Cachaça Marinated Grilled Lamb
Tender cuts of lamb, marinated in cachaça (Brazilian sugarcane spirit) with garlic, herbs, and spices, then gr…
3 net4 total1 fibre55 protein50 fat700 kcal
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Coxa e Sobrecoxa de Frango Assadas ou Grelhadas
Roasted or Grilled Chicken Thighs and Drumsticks
Flavorful dark meat chicken (thighs and drumsticks), typically marinated and then roasted or grilled to perfec…
3 net4 total1 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
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Filé de Frango Grelhado (com Queijo Derretido e Brócolis)
Grilled Chicken Breast (with Melted Cheese and Broccoli)
A common and reliable option, a grilled chicken breast often served with melted cheese on top. Paired with a s…
3 net6 total3 fibre60 protein35 fat580 kcal
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Filé Mignon Grelhado
Grilled Filet Mignon with Keto Sides
A classic grilled filet mignon steak, tender and flavorful. Request with keto-friendly vegetables like broccol…
3 net5 total2 fibre65 protein58 fat800 kcal
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Frango a Passarinho (Alho e Óleo)
Garlic and Herb Fried Chicken Bites
Small, bone-in pieces of chicken, fried until golden and crispy, then generously tossed with fresh garlic, oli…
3 net5 total2 fibre65 protein60 fat800 kcal
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Frango Assado
Roasted Chicken (served with green vegetables)
A whole roasted chicken, seasoned simply with garlic, herbs, and spices, resulting in a juicy interior and cri…
3 net5 total2 fibre80 protein55 fat800 kcal
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Matrinxã Recheada (Assada com Recheio de Legumes e Ervas)
Stuffed Matrinxã Fish (Roasted with Vegetable and Herb Filling)
A whole Matrinxã fish, another Amazonian specialty, stuffed with a savory mixture of low-carb vegetables and h…
3 net5 total2 fibre60 protein65 fat950 kcal
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Peito de Frango Recheado com Queijo e Bacon, Servido com Espinafre
Chicken Breast Stuffed with Cheese and Bacon, Served with Spinach
Tender chicken breast generously stuffed with a savory mixture of melted cheese (e.g., mozzarella, cream chees…
3 net6 total3 fibre70 protein55 fat800 kcal
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Pescada Grelhada com Molho de Limão e Ervas
Grilled Hake with Lemon Herb Sauce and Keto Sides
A lightly grilled fillet of hake (Pescada), simply seasoned and topped with a bright, fresh sauce made from le…
3 net5 total2 fibre40 protein33 fat480 kcal
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Tripa Grelhada com Molho de Azeite e Limão
Grilled Tripe with Olive Oil and Lemon Sauce
Pre-cooked beef tripe, cut into strips and grilled to achieve a smoky and slightly chewy texture. Served with …
3 net5 total2 fibre55 protein45 fat650 kcal