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.
4 matching dishes
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Iscas de Fígado na Manteiga com Pimentões e Azeitonas
Sautéed Liver Strips in Butter with Bell Peppers and Olives
Tender strips of beef liver quickly sautéed in butter with colorful bell peppers and savory olives. A flavorfu…
17 net21 total4 fibre42 protein61 fat820 kcal
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Carne Seca Desfiada com Purê de Abóbora Cabotiá Low-Carb
Shredded Dried Beef with Low-Carb Kabocha Squash Puree
Classic shredded dried beef (carne seca), slowly rehydrated and cooked until tender, then sautéed with onions …
18 net25 total7 fibre70 protein60 fat850 kcal
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Carne de Sol com Purê de Mandioquinha (Low-Carb)
Sun-Dried Beef with Celery Root Mash (Low-Carb)
Tender, flavorful sun-dried beef (carne de sol), traditionally cooked and shredded, often sautéed with onions.…
20 net25 total5 fibre55 protein45 fat700 kcal
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Carne Seca Desfiada com Abóbora Cabotiá (Low-Carb)
Shredded Dried Beef with Kabocha Squash (Keto)
A classic Northeastern Brazilian dish featuring savory shredded dried beef (carne seca) sautéed with onions an…
21 net28 total7 fibre80 protein60 fat950 kcal