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.
5 matching dishes
Salada Mista Simples
Simple Mixed Green Salad (Keto Side)
A basic green salad typically featuring lettuce, tomatoes, and onions.…
5 net8 total3 fibre3 protein18 fat200 kcal
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Quiabo Refogado (sem Tomate)
Sautéed Okra with Onion and Garlic (Tomato-Free)
Sautéed okra is a common Brazilian side dish. While often prepared with tomatoes (which are higher in carbs in…
4 net8 total4 fibre5 protein18 fat200 kcal
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Pirão de Couve-Flor com Caldo de Carne/Peixe
Cauliflower Puree with Beef/Fish Broth (Keto Side)
A keto-friendly version of the classic Brazilian pirão, replacing the traditional cassava flour with pureed ca…
5 net10 total5 fibre10 protein25 fat300 kcal
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Quiabo Refogado com Tomate (sem farinha)
Sautéed Okra with Tomatoes (no flour)
Okra pods sautéed with garlic, onion, and a small amount of fresh tomatoes, seasoned with salt, pepper, and fr…
5 net10 total5 fibre4 protein20 fat250 kcal
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Salada Mista (com molho de azeite e vinagre)
Mixed Green Salad (with Oil & Vinegar Dressing)
A fresh and crisp mixed green salad, typically featuring lettuce, ripe tomatoes, and thinly sliced onions. Ser…
5 net8 total3 fibre3 protein25 fat250 kcal