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
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
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
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
Costela no Bafo
Slow-Cooked Beef Ribs (with Keto Sides)
Tender, fall-off-the-bone beef ribs, slow-cooked or steamed ('no bafo' meaning 'in the vapor'). Seasoned simpl…
4 net5 total1 fibre80 protein85 fat1100 kcal
Costela Assada com Salada Verde
Roasted Ribs with Green Salad
Slow-roasted beef ribs, cooked until exceptionally tender and falling off the bone, seasoned simply with coars…
5 net8 total3 fibre80 protein88 fat1100 kcal
Frango a Passarinho
Garlic Fried Chicken Bites
Small, bone-in pieces of chicken (often wings or drumettes) deep-fried until wonderfully crispy, then generous…
5 net6 total1 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
Linguiça Grelhada (de porco, sem açúcar)
Grilled Brazilian Pork Sausage (no sugar added)
Brazilian sausages (linguiça) are very flavorful, typically made from pork (or chicken), seasoned with herbs a…
5 net5 total0 fibre40 protein60 fat700 kcal
Picanha na Chapa com Alho
Grilled Top Sirloin Cap with Garlic (Keto Sides)
Thick, succulent slices of top sirloin cap (picanha) cooked on a hot griddle or grill until perfectly seared, …
5 net6 total1 fibre90 protein85 fat1100 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
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
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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
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
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
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
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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
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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
KAsoon
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
KAsoon
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
KAsoon
Pato Assado com Farofa de Ovos
Roasted Duck with Egg Farofa
Crispy-skinned roasted duck, a rich and savory dish, accompanied by a keto-friendly 'farofa' made primarily wi…
2 net2 total0 fibre103 protein150 fat1720 kcal
KAsoon
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
KAsoon
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
KAsoon
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
KAsoon
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
KAsoon
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
KAsoon
Assado de Costela Bovina (sem Acompanhamentos Carburados)
Slow-Roasted Beef Ribs with Keto Sides (no rice or farofa)
Tender, succulent beef ribs (costela bovina) slow-roasted until they are falling off the bone, seasoned simply…
3 net5 total2 fibre70 protein65 fat900 kcal
KAsoon
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
KAsoon
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 à Passarinho (Keto Frito)
Keto Garlic Fried Chicken Pieces
Small, crispy pieces of chicken (often bone-in, skin-on wings or drumettes) fried until golden and then genero…
3 net4 total1 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
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
KAsoon
Leitão à Pururuca (sem Acompanhamentos de Amido)
Crispy Roasted Piglet (without Starchy Sides)
A festive and decadent dish of whole roasted suckling pig, renowned for its incredibly crispy skin ('pururuca'…
3 net3 total0 fibre70 protein90 fat1100 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