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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Couve Refogada com Bacon
Sautéed Collard Greens with Bacon
Finely shredded collard greens quickly sautéed with fresh garlic and crispy bacon pieces in rendered bacon fat…
4 net8 total4 fibre10 protein28 fat300 kcal
Palmito Assado com Azeite e Ervas
Roasted Palm Heart with Olive Oil and Herbs
Tender hearts of palm, either whole or in large pieces, roasted or grilled until slightly browned, seasoned si…
4 net8 total4 fibre5 protein20 fat250 kcal
Salada Mista
Mixed Green Salad with Olive Oil & Vinegar
A fresh and simple mixed green salad, typically featuring lettuce, sliced tomatoes, and onions. This is a comm…
4 net8 total4 fibre3 protein18 fat200 kcal
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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
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Jiló Grelhado com Azeite e Alho
Grilled African Eggplant with Olive Oil and Garlic
Thin slices of jiló (African eggplant), grilled until slightly charred and tender, seasoned with a simple yet …
3 net7 total4 fibre2 protein18 fat180 kcal
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Palmito Pupunha Grelhado com Azeite e Flor de Sal
Grilled Peach Palm Heart with Olive Oil and Sea Salt
Thick slices of fresh pupunha palm heart, grilled to tender perfection, seasoned simply with a drizzle of extr…
3 net6 total3 fibre3 protein25 fat250 kcal
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Queijo Minas Frescal
Fresh Minas Cheese
A traditional Brazilian fresh, unripened cheese, known for its mild, slightly salty flavor and soft, crumbly t…
3 net3 total0 fibre25 protein22 fat300 kcal
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Abobrinha Grelhada com Azeite e Alho
Grilled Zucchini with Olive Oil and Garlic
A very common and simple side dish in Brazilian cuisine, especially in rodízios (all-you-can-eat steakhouses) …
4 net6 total2 fibre3 protein16 fat180 kcal
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Aspargos Grelhados com Parmesão e Limão
Grilled Asparagus with Parmesan and Lemon
Fresh asparagus spears lightly grilled until tender-crisp, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and a squeeze of…
4 net7 total3 fibre8 protein28 fat300 kcal
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Creme de Espinafre com Queijo
Creamed Spinach with Cheese
A rich and decadent side dish featuring fresh spinach sautéed with garlic, mixed into a creamy sauce with heav…
4 net8 total4 fibre12 protein35 fat400 kcal
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Jiló Refogado com Alho
Sautéed Scarlet Eggplant with Garlic
A popular and slightly bitter Brazilian vegetable (scarlet eggplant) sautéed with garlic and olive oil. It's a…
4 net8 total4 fibre3 protein25 fat250 kcal
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Maxixe Refogado com Alho
Sautéed Maxixe (Horned Melon) with Garlic
An authentic Brazilian vegetable side dish featuring Maxixe (also known as horned melon or gherkin), sautéed w…
4 net7 total3 fibre3 protein18 fat200 kcal
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Palmito Grelhado
Grilled Heart of Palm
Tender and succulent slices of heart of palm, grilled or pan-fried to achieve a lightly charred exterior and s…
4 net7 total3 fibre4 protein15 fat180 kcal
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Palmito Grelhado com Azeite e Alho
Grilled Palm Hearts with Olive Oil and Garlic
Tender and delicate hearts of palm, lightly grilled to enhance their natural flavor, then seasoned with extra …
4 net8 total4 fibre2 protein16 fat180 kcal
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Palmito Pupunha Assado
Roasted Heart of Palm
Whole hearts of pupunha palm, a tender and delicate Brazilian delicacy, roasted or grilled until slightly cara…
4 net8 total4 fibre4 protein12 fat150 kcal
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Palmito Pupunha Assado com Ervas e Azeite
Roasted Hearts of Palm with Herbs and Olive Oil
Fresh pupunha hearts of palm, lightly roasted or grilled with olive oil and aromatic herbs, offering a tender …
4 net8 total4 fibre5 protein22 fat250 kcal
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Palmito Pupunha Grelhado com Azeite de Ervas
Grilled Pupunha Heart of Palm with Herb Oil
Tender hearts of pupunha palm (a variety of heart of palm known for its mild flavor and firm texture) grilled …
4 net8 total4 fibre5 protein25 fat280 kcal
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Salada de Agrião com Ovo Cozido e Lascas de Queijo Grana Padano
Watercress Salad with Boiled Egg and Grana Padano Shavings
A refreshing and nutrient-dense salad featuring crisp watercress, perfectly boiled eggs, and delicate shavings…
4 net6 total2 fibre30 protein40 fat500 kcal
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Salada de Pepino com Cebola Roxa e Azeite de Oliva
Cucumber Salad with Red Onion and Olive Oil
A very simple, crisp, and refreshing side salad common in Brazilian households. Thinly sliced cucumbers and re…
4 net6 total2 fibre1 protein20 fat200 kcal
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Salada Verde com Castanhas do Pará e Vinagrete de Limão
Green Salad with Brazil Nuts and Lemon Vinaigrette
A refreshing and simple salad featuring a mix of fresh green leaves, topped with sliced Brazil nuts for health…
4 net8 total4 fibre5 protein28 fat300 kcal
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Abobrinha Refogada com Bacon e Alho
Sautéed Zucchini with Bacon and Garlic
A simple yet flavorful Brazilian side dish consisting of fresh zucchini slices or cubes sautéed until tender-c…
5 net8 total3 fibre10 protein25 fat300 kcal
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Coração de Alcachofra Grelhado com Azeite e Ervas
Grilled Artichoke Hearts with Olive Oil and Herbs
Tender artichoke hearts, marinated in olive oil and a blend of herbs, then grilled to perfection, offering a f…
5 net12 total7 fibre5 protein20 fat250 kcal
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Escarola Refogada com Bacon
Sautéed Endive with Bacon
A flavorful side dish of fresh escarole (endive) quickly sautéed until tender-crisp with crispy bits of bacon …
5 net8 total3 fibre10 protein25 fat300 kcal
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Jiló Frito
Fried Scarlet Eggplant
A simple and common Brazilian side dish featuring slices of scarlet eggplant (jiló) pan-fried or deep-fried un…
5 net9 total4 fibre3 protein28 fat280 kcal
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Jiló Refogado
Sautéed Jiló (Brazilian Scarlet Eggplant)
A popular Brazilian vegetable side dish featuring jiló (a type of bitter, scarlet eggplant) sautéed to tendern…
5 net9 total4 fibre3 protein18 fat200 kcal
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Maxixe Refogado com Alho e Bacon
Sautéed Spiny Gourd with Garlic and Bacon
A simple and savory side dish from the Northeast of Brazil, featuring sliced maxixe (spiny gourd) sautéed with…
5 net8 total3 fibre15 protein30 fat350 kcal
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Maxixe Refogado com Bacon
Sautéed Horned Melon with Bacon
A simple and flavorful side dish featuring Maxixe (horned melon), a popular Brazilian vegetable, sautéed with …
5 net8 total3 fibre12 protein24 fat280 kcal
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Palmito na Manteiga
Hearts of Palm Sautéed in Butter
Tender hearts of palm, lightly sautéed in generous butter with a hint of garlic and fresh herbs. A simple yet …
5 net9 total4 fibre4 protein20 fat225 kcal
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Pupunha Assada ou Grelhada com Azeite e Ervas
Roasted or Grilled Peach Palm Heart with Olive Oil and Herbs
Whole hearts of palm (pupunha) are roasted or grilled until tender and slightly caramelized, then drizzled wit…
5 net10 total5 fibre5 protein25 fat280 kcal
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Salada de Agrião com Ovo Cozido e Tomate Cereja
Watercress Salad with Boiled Egg and Cherry Tomatoes
A light and refreshing salad featuring peppery watercress as its base, complemented by slices of firm hard-boi…
5 net7 total2 fibre12 protein20 fat250 kcal
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Vagem Salteada com Alho
Sautéed Green Beans with Garlic
Fresh green beans (vagem) quickly sautéed in olive oil or butter with minced garlic until tender-crisp. A comm…
5 net10 total5 fibre4 protein20 fat250 kcal