Paraguayan keto guide
Hostile
153 dishes40 keto as served115 with a photo
Keto friendliness
Paraguayan cuisine is challenging for keto due to its heavy reliance on corn, mandioca, and starches in almost all traditional dishes.
Top ingredients
Grilled meats like beef, pork, and chicken (asado/parrillada) are excellent keto choices, alongside fresh simple salads and cheese.
Danger zones
Sopa Paraguaya, chipa, mandioca (cassava) served boiled or fried, and any breaded items (milanesa, empanadas) are high-carb traps.
Best for
This cuisine is best for experienced keto dieters who are skilled at deconstructing meals and comfortable with very limited traditional options.
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Chicharrón de Campo (Keto)
Crispy Fried Pork Belly/Meat (Keto)
A rustic and deeply satisfying Paraguayan dish featuring generous pieces of pork belly or fatty pork meat, slo…
1 net1 total0 fibre45 protein90 fat1000 kcal
Mollejas a la Parrilla (Keto)
Grilled Sweetbreads (Keto)
A prized delicacy in Paraguayan cuisine, Mollejas (sweetbreads, typically from beef calf or lamb) are grilled …
1 net1 total0 fibre40 protein70 fat800 kcal
Pescado Envuelto en Hoja de Banana (Keto)
River Fish Wrapped in Banana Leaf (Keto)
Fresh river fish, such as surubí or dorado, seasoned with herbs and spices, then wrapped in a banana leaf and …
1 net1 total0 fibre40 protein20 fat340 kcal
Vaca Atada (Keto Modificada)
Slow-Cooked Whole Beef (Keto with Keto Sides)
A unique and traditional method of slow-cooking a large cut of beef (literally 'tied cow'), often done over ma…
1 net1 total0 fibre75 protein80 fat1024 kcal
Chicharrón de Gallina
Crispy Fried Chicken (Paraguayan Style)
Crispy pieces of chicken, often including skin, deep-fried until golden brown and seasoned. A simple, rustic, …
2 net2 total0 fibre50 protein65 fat800 kcal
Chicharrón de Vaca
Crispy Fried Beef Belly/Skin (Keto)
Crispy fried pieces of beef belly or skin, slow-cooked until tender and then fried to achieve a crackling text…
2 net2 total0 fibre50 protein120 fat1280 kcal
Chicharrón Trenzado (Keto Modified)
Braided Crispy Pork Belly (Keto Modified)
A delectable dish of pork belly, often braided or rolled, slowly cooked until exceptionally tender, then fried…
2 net3 total1 fibre55 protein85 fat1000 kcal
Parrillada de Achuras (Keto)
Grilled Mixed Offal Platter (Keto)
A traditional platter showcasing various grilled offal meats, often including mollejas (sweetbreads), riñones …
2 net2 total0 fibre60 protein100 fat1148 kcal
Pescado a la Plancha/Parrilla
Grilled Fish
Fresh river fish, such as pacu, surubí, or dorado, simply grilled or pan-fried with salt and pepper. Often ser…
2 net2 total0 fibre55 protein65 fat800 kcal
So'o Ka'ê (Carne Seca y Tostada)
Toasted/Dried Beef Strips
Thin strips of beef, typically seasoned and pan-fried or baked until thoroughly dried and crispy, akin to a ru…
2 net2 total0 fibre60 protein35 fat580 kcal
Surubí a la Manteca y Salvia (Keto Modificado)
Surubí Fish in Butter and Sage (Keto Modified)
Fillets of Surubí, a prized freshwater fish, pan-seared or baked and finished with a rich, aromatic sauce of b…
2 net3 total1 fibre50 protein55 fat680 kcal
Asado Paraguayo
Paraguayan Grilled Meats
A quintessential Paraguayan experience featuring various cuts of beef (ribs, flank steak, sirloin) and sometim…
3 net4 total1 fibre85 protein75 fat1050 kcal
Picada de Fiambres y Quesos (Keto Friendly)
Charcuterie Platter (Keto Friendly)
A platter featuring a selection of cured meats (fiambres) like various hams, salamis, and sausages, alongside …
3 net5 total2 fibre70 protein90 fat1000 kcal
Pira Rovi Salteado
Sautéed Fish Roes
A regional delicacy featuring fresh fish roes (typically from local river fish), gently sautéed in butter with…
3 net3 total0 fibre30 protein45 fat550 kcal
Bife a Caballo (Keto Modificado)
Steak with Fried Egg and Keto Sides
A classic preparation featuring a generous cut of grilled beef steak (e.g., sirloin or ribeye), seasoned and c…
4 net6 total2 fibre80 protein80 fat1050 kcal
Bife de Chorizo a la Parrilla con Ensalada Keto
Grilled Sirloin Strip Steak with Keto Salad
A thick-cut sirloin strip steak, grilled to your preference, served with a large fresh green salad containing …
4 net7 total3 fibre75 protein65 fat900 kcal
Caldo de Huesos con Carne Desmenuzada (Keto)
Bone Broth with Shredded Meat (Keto)
A rich, nourishing bone broth made from beef or chicken bones, simmered for hours, and served with generous ch…
4 net4 total0 fibre45 protein30 fat475 kcal
Chipa Piró de Queso (Keto)
Keto Paraguayan Cheese Crisps
A popular Paraguayan cheese snack, traditionally made with mandioca starch. This keto-modified version uses ha…
4 net4 total0 fibre32 protein38 fat480 kcal
Corazón a la Parrilla con Ensalada Keto
Grilled Beef Heart with Keto Salad
Grilled beef heart, a traditional and highly nutritious cut of offal, seasoned and cooked over an open flame u…
4 net8 total4 fibre70 protein30 fat600 kcal
Ensalada de Gallina Desmenuzada (Keto)
Shredded Chicken Salad (Keto)
A refreshing and protein-rich salad featuring tender shredded chicken, mixed with fresh low-carb vegetables li…
4 net8 total4 fibre45 protein30 fat480 kcal
Guasú al Ajillo (Keto)
Giant Apple Snail with Garlic (Keto)
A unique traditional dish featuring guasú (giant apple snails) prepared simply with generous amounts of garlic…
4 net5 total1 fibre27 protein30 fat398 kcal
Lengua a la Vinagreta
Beef Tongue Vinaigrette
Tender, slow-cooked beef tongue sliced thin and marinated in a tangy vinaigrette with bell peppers, onion, and…
4 net6 total2 fibre60 protein35 fat580 kcal
Pajagua (Tortillas de Carne Keto)
Keto Ground Beef Patties (Pajagua Inspired)
Savory ground beef patties seasoned with a blend of garlic, onions, and local spices, pan-fried to a golden cr…
4 net5 total1 fibre50 protein48 fat650 kcal
Picanha a la Parrilla con Vegetales Keto
Grilled Picanha (Top Sirloin Cap) with Keto Vegetables
A popular cut of beef (top sirloin cap) known for its distinctive fat cap, grilled to perfection and served wi…
4 net8 total4 fibre65 protein75 fat950 kcal
Riñones Salteados con Ajo y Perejil
Sautéed Beef Kidneys with Garlic and Parsley
Beef kidneys, carefully prepared and quickly sautéed in olive oil or butter with fresh garlic and chopped pars…
4 net5 total1 fibre55 protein40 fat620 kcal
Butifarra a la Plancha con Ensalada (Keto Modificado)
Grilled Paraguayan Sausage with Salad
Butifarra is a distinctive Paraguayan fresh pork sausage, known for its coarser texture and savory seasoning, …
5 net8 total3 fibre38 protein70 fat820 kcal
Ensalada de Palmito
Palm Heart Salad
A refreshing salad featuring tender palm hearts, often combined with slices of hard-boiled egg, avocado, and a…
5 net10 total5 fibre8 protein30 fat350 kcal
Mbejú de Queso y Huevos (Keto)
Keto Cheese and Egg Pancake
A traditional Paraguayan staple transformed into a keto-friendly, savory 'pancake' or 'crepe'. Made primarily …
5 net8 total3 fibre50 protein60 fat780 kcal
Milanesa de Carne a la Plancha (Sin Panizado)
Pan-Seared Unbreaded Beef Cutlet
A traditional milanesa is breaded and fried. This keto version features a tender beef cutlet, marinated in a s…
5 net7 total2 fibre60 protein50 fat720 kcal
Parrillada (Mixed Grill Selection)
Mixed Grill Platter
A generous platter featuring a selection of various grilled meats and offal, showcasing the rich BBQ culture o…
5 net6 total1 fibre100 protein85 fat1200 kcal
Pescado Frito (Keto con Ensalada Verde)
Pan-Fried Fish Fillet with Green Salad (Keto)
A fresh fillet of local river fish (such as surubí or dorado), lightly seasoned and pan-fried to a crispy exte…
5 net7 total2 fibre55 protein40 fat600 kcal
Surubí a la Crema con Vegetales Keto
Grilled Surubí with Cream Sauce and Keto Vegetables
A fillet of Surubí, a popular freshwater catfish, lightly grilled or pan-fried, then topped with a rich and cr…
5 net8 total3 fibre55 protein70 fat850 kcal
Tortilla de Carne
Meat Omelette
A hearty omelette or frittata made with eggs, ground beef, and usually finely diced vegetables like onions and…
5 net8 total3 fibre50 protein45 fat650 kcal
Vaka Pyporé (Sopa de Pata de Vaca Keto)
Keto Cow's Foot Soup
A deeply nourishing and gelatinous soup, prepared from slow-cooked beef feet, which impart a rich collagen-fil…
5 net8 total3 fibre55 protein50 fat720 kcal
Bife Chorreado (Keto Modificado)
Steak with Cheesy Cream Sauce (Keto Modified)
A popular cut of steak (e.g., sirloin, ribeye) pan-seared or grilled and then generously topped with a rich, c…
6 net8 total2 fibre70 protein75 fat950 kcal
Bife Relleno con Vegetales Keto
Stuffed Steak with Keto Vegetables
A flavorful cut of beef (often sirloin or flank steak) stuffed with a savory mixture and then rolled, seared, …
6 net10 total4 fibre75 protein60 fat850 kcal
Caldo de Pescado (Sin Carbohidratos)
Fish Broth Soup (Keto)
A simple yet deeply flavorful Paraguayan fish broth, focusing on the essence of fresh river fish (such as pacú…
6 net8 total2 fibre55 protein40 fat600 kcal
Cerdo Asado con Salsa Keto de Naranja y Hierbas
Roasted Pork with Keto Orange and Herb Sauce and Keto Sides
Tender, slow-roasted pork (e.g., pork shoulder or loin) served with a savory, low-carb orange and herb sauce. …
6 net10 total4 fibre70 protein70 fat950 kcal
Chorizo Paraguayo a la Parrilla con Vegetales Keto
Grilled Paraguayan Sausage with Keto Vegetables
Savory Paraguayan chorizo, typically a pork sausage, grilled until tender and flavorful. Served here with a ge…
6 net8 total2 fibre40 protein65 fat780 kcal
Lomo a la Parrilla (Simple Grilled Beef Loin)
Grilled Beef Loin with Keto Sides
A classic grilled beef loin, seasoned simply with salt and pepper, cooked over an open flame until juicy and t…
6 net10 total4 fibre65 protein58 fat780 kcal
Matambre Relleno (Versión Keto)
Stuffed Flank Steak (Keto Version)
Flank steak (matambre) rolled and stuffed with a savory keto-friendly mixture of low-carb vegetables, hard-boi…
6 net10 total4 fibre70 protein50 fat750 kcal
Morcilla a la Parrilla con Ensalada (Keto Modificado)
Grilled Blood Sausage with Salad
A traditional blood sausage (morcilla), typically made from pork blood, fat, and a blend of spices. It is gril…
6 net8 total2 fibre30 protein58 fat680 kcal
Morcilla Frita con Ensalada Verde (Keto)
Fried Blood Sausage with Green Salad (Keto)
Morcilla (blood sausage), a savory sausage made from pork blood, fat, and seasonings, is pan-fried until crisp…
6 net8 total2 fibre30 protein70 fat780 kcal
Palmitos Salteados con Hierbas
Sautéed Palm Hearts with Herbs
Tender and delicate hearts of palm, gently sautéed in butter or olive oil with fresh garlic and aromatic herbs…
6 net10 total4 fibre5 protein20 fat250 kcal
Panceta a la Parrilla con Ensalada Keto
Grilled Pork Belly with Keto Salad
Thick slices of pork belly, grilled until the fat is rendered and the skin is crispy, served alongside a refre…
6 net10 total4 fibre45 protein95 fat1050 kcal
Pato al Ajillo con Espárragos Salteados (Keto)
Garlic Duck with Sautéed Asparagus (Keto)
Succulent pieces of duck (often breast or leg) cooked in a fragrant garlic and olive oil sauce, served alongsi…
6 net10 total4 fibre60 protein75 fat900 kcal
Pechuga de Pollo Rellena con Queso y Espinaca (Keto)
Keto Stuffed Chicken Breast with Cheese and Spinach
A succulent chicken breast, butterflied and generously stuffed with a creamy, savory mixture of cheeses (e.g.,…
6 net10 total4 fibre70 protein65 fat900 kcal
Reviro de Almendras y Queso (Keto)
Keto Almond and Cheese 'Crumbles'
A Paraguayan-inspired dish reimagined from the traditional flour-based reviro. This keto version consists of a…
6 net12 total6 fibre40 protein70 fat800 kcal
Tortilla de Verduras (Keto)
Keto Vegetable Omelette/Frittata
A hearty omelette or frittata made with fresh eggs and a selection of low-carb vegetables, often including bel…
6 net9 total3 fibre25 protein45 fat550 kcal
Tripa Gorda a la Parrilla con Ensalada Keto
Grilled Large Intestine (Beef Tripe) with Keto Salad
A classic grilled offal dish featuring beef large intestine, known for its rich, fatty texture, served simply …
6 net10 total4 fibre55 protein80 fat900 kcal
Batiburrillo (Keto Modificado)
Keto Modified Offal Stir-fry
A rustic and flavorful stir-fry featuring a mix of beef offal such as heart, liver, and kidney, quickly cooked…
7 net10 total3 fibre60 protein45 fat700 kcal
Bife Koygua
Steak with Fried Egg and Onion
A popular Paraguayan comfort dish featuring a pan-fried beef steak (usually a thin cut), generously topped wit…
7 net10 total3 fibre75 protein65 fat900 kcal
Brochetas de Carne y Vegetales a la Parrilla (Keto)
Grilled Beef Skewers with Keto Vegetables
Skewers featuring tender chunks of beef (e.g., sirloin or rump) alternated with keto-friendly vegetables like …
7 net12 total5 fibre65 protein50 fat700 kcal
Carne Picada con Queso y Crema (Keto, Inspirado en Chipa So'o Relleno)
Keto Ground Beef and Cheese Bake (Chipa So'o Inspired Filling)
This dish takes the delicious, savory filling of the traditional Paraguayan Chipa So'o (a meat-filled corn bre…
7 net10 total3 fibre70 protein75 fat980 kcal
Chupe de Pescado (Keto con Crema y Queso)
Keto Creamy Fish and Cheese Stew
A luxurious and hearty stew featuring chunks of firm white fish (such as dorado or pacú) simmered in a rich, c…
7 net9 total2 fibre45 protein65 fat780 kcal
Cordero Estofado con Vegetales (Keto Modificado)
Lamb Stew with Keto Vegetables
Hearty cuts of lamb (e.g., shoulder, leg) slow-cooked to perfection in a savory stew with a rich broth, onions…
7 net10 total3 fibre65 protein55 fat800 kcal
Costeleta de Cerdo a la Parrilla con Vegetales Keto
Grilled Pork Chop with Keto Vegetables
A classic grilled pork chop, seasoned simply with salt and pepper, cooked to perfection. Served here with a se…
7 net10 total3 fibre60 protein45 fat650 kcal
Higadito Salteado de Pollo con Cebolla
Sautéed Chicken Livers with Onion
Chicken livers quickly sautéed with caramelized onions, garlic, and herbs in butter or olive oil. A simple yet…
7 net9 total2 fibre45 protein42 fat580 kcal
Kure Chyryry (Cerdo Frito) con Vegetales Keto
Fried Pork Belly (Kure Chyryry) with Keto Vegetables
Crispy fried pork belly, a traditional Paraguayan treat, typically served with mandioca. This keto-modified ve…
7 net10 total3 fibre65 protein65 fat850 kcal
Pamplona de Pollo (Keto Modificado)
Stuffed Chicken Roll (Keto Modified)
A flavorful chicken breast pounded thin, then rolled and generously stuffed with savory fillings such as ham, …
7 net10 total3 fibre70 protein70 fat900 kcal
Questions people ask
What can I eat at a Paraguayan restaurant on keto?
Good orders that are keto as served include Chicharrón de Campo (1g net carbs), Mollejas a la Parrilla (1g net carbs), Pescado Envuelto en Hoja de Banana (1g net carbs), Chicharrón de Gallina (2g net carbs), Chicharrón de Vaca (2g net carbs) and Pescado a la Plancha/Parrilla (2g net carbs). Of the 153 Paraguayan dishes in this guide, 40 are keto as served.
Is Paraguayan food keto-friendly?
Keto Atlas rates Paraguayan food "Hostile" for keto. Paraguayan cuisine is challenging for keto due to its heavy reliance on corn, mandioca, and starches in almost all traditional dishes.
What Paraguayan dishes should I avoid on keto?
Sopa Paraguaya, chipa, mandioca (cassava) served boiled or fried, and any breaded items (milanesa, empanadas) are high-carb traps. Dishes to skip include Ropa Vieja de Res (20g), Pollo Guisado con Arroz de Coliflor (18g) and Menudencia Salteada (17g).
How do I order Paraguayan food keto-style?
Many dishes become keto with one small request. For Vaca Atada: request simple preparation with minimal seasoning and ensure no sugary marinades. For Chicharrón Trenzado: crucially, request no mandioca (cassava) or other starchy sides. Ask for a simple side salad with oil and vinegar, or skip sides entirely if desired.