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.
19 matching dishes
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
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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