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.
13 matching dishes
Moqueca Baiana
Brazilian Fish & Seafood Stew (Bahian Style, with Coconut Milk)
A rich and creamy seafood stew from Bahia, typically featuring fish and/or shrimp cooked with coconut milk, de…
16 net22 total6 fibre70 protein80 fat1000 kcal
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Camarão na Moranga (com Abóbora de Baixo Carboidrato)
Shrimp in Low-Carb Squash (e.g., small Winter Squash or Cauliflower Puree)
Succulent shrimp cooked in a rich, creamy sauce made with a blend of low-carb squash (or cauliflower puree), c…
16 net22 total6 fibre45 protein65 fat780 kcal
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Caruru de Camarão Low-Carb (Ensopado de Quiabo e Camarão com Azeite de Dendê, sem Farinha)
Keto Shrimp Caruru (Okra and Shrimp Stew with Palm Oil, without Flour)
A quintessential Bahian dish, this keto-friendly Caruru de Camarão features succulent shrimp and tender okra s…
16 net20 total4 fibre50 protein70 fat850 kcal
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Creme de Palmito Cremoso (Low-Carb)
Creamy Heart of Palm Soup (Low-Carb)
A rich and velvety soup made from pureed hearts of palm, simmered in a creamy broth, usually with heavy cream …
16 net20 total4 fibre12 protein93 fat990 kcal
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Estrogonofe de Carne com Cogumelos e Creme (Low-Carb)
Low-Carb Beef Stroganoff with Mushrooms and Cream
A rich and creamy Brazilian-style beef stroganoff, featuring tender strips of beef and mushrooms in a decadent…
16 net18 total2 fibre50 protein139 fat1520 kcal
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Sardinha Escabeche
Pickled Sardines
A classic cold dish of pickled sardines. Fresh sardines are pan-fried or baked and then marinated in a tangy e…
16 net20 total4 fibre40 protein70 fat750 kcal
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Bacalhau à Lagareiro com Legumes Verdes
Cod Lagareiro Style with Green Vegetables
A classic dish featuring tender salted cod baked in abundant olive oil with garlic cloves and onions, traditio…
17 net26 total9 fibre48 protein56 fat790 kcal
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Bobó de Camarão Keto (Com Purê de Couve-Flor)
Keto Shrimp Bobó (with Cauliflower Puree)
A keto adaptation of the creamy and exotic Brazilian shrimp bobó. Plump shrimp are cooked in a luxurious, frag…
17 net25 total8 fibre60 protein65 fat850 kcal
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Caruru de Camarão (sem Arroz e Acompanhamentos Carburados)
Okra and Shrimp Stew with Nuts (without Rice or Carb Sides)
A savory Bahian specialty made with okra, shrimp, cashews, peanuts, palm oil (dendê), and coconut milk, creati…
17 net25 total8 fibre40 protein70 fat850 kcal
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Costela Suína Assada com Chutney de Abacaxi Keto e Brócolis
Roasted Pork Ribs with Keto Pineapple Chutney and Broccoli
Slow-roasted pork ribs, succulent and tender, often seasoned with Brazilian herbs and spices. Served with a ke…
17 net25 total8 fibre80 protein85 fat1100 kcal
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Polvo à Lagareiro com Brócolis e Azeite
Octopus Lagareiro Style with Broccoli and Olive Oil
Tender octopus, roasted or grilled, bathed in rich olive oil with roasted garlic and onions. The traditional p…
17 net26 total9 fibre38 protein56 fat770 kcal
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Linguicinha Grelhada com Jiló e Cebola Caramelizada Keto
Grilled Brazilian Sausage (Chicken/Pork) with Grilled Jilo and Keto Caramelized Onion
Small, flavorful Brazilian sausages (linguicinhas, typically chicken or pork) grilled to perfection, served wi…
20 net25 total5 fibre40 protein60 fat750 kcal
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Moqueca de Peixe/Camarão Keto (sem Arroz e Pirão)
Keto Brazilian Fish and/or Shrimp Stew (without Rice or Pirão)
A rich and aromatic stew featuring white fish and/or shrimp cooked in coconut milk, dendê oil (red palm oil), …
22 net30 total8 fibre47 protein95 fat1120 kcal