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.
22 matching dishes
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Chicharrón de Cuero (Keto)
Crispy Fried Pork Rinds (Keto)
A popular, naturally keto-friendly snack or appetizer in Paraguay, consisting of perfectly rendered and crispy…
0 net0 total0 fibre40 protein50 fat600 kcal
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Sesos a la Manteca
Pan-fried Beef Brains in Butter
A rich and delicate traditional dish featuring beef brains, often pan-fried in generous amounts of butter with…
2 net3 total1 fibre25 protein75 fat820 kcal
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Costeletas de Vaca a la Plancha con Ensalada de Berro
Grilled Beef Chops with Watercress Salad
Hearty beef chops, typically a well-marbled cut, expertly grilled to your preferred doneness and simply season…
3 net5 total2 fibre60 protein65 fat850 kcal
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Mollejas a la Provenzal (Keto)
Keto Sautéed Sweetbreads with Garlic and Parsley
Succulent sweetbreads (mollejas), typically from beef, pan-seared or sautéed until crispy, and generously seas…
4 net5 total1 fibre45 protein65 fat750 kcal
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Queso a la Plancha con Hierbas
Grilled Cheese with Herbs
Thick slices of fresh Queso Paraguay (a semi-hard, fresh cheese) grilled or pan-fried until lightly golden and…
4 net4 total0 fibre30 protein40 fat480 kcal
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Bife de Chorizo con Salsa de Hongos (Keto)
Sirloin Steak with Creamy Mushroom Sauce (Keto)
A thick and juicy grilled Bife de Chorizo (sirloin steak), known for its excellent marbling and flavor. It's s…
5 net6 total1 fibre75 protein75 fat1000 kcal
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Chicharrón con Huevos Revueltos
Scrambled Eggs with Crispy Pork Rinds
A hearty and traditional Paraguayan breakfast or light meal, featuring crispy, fatty pork rinds (chicharrón) s…
5 net7 total2 fibre50 protein80 fat950 kcal
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Chorizo San Juanino a la Parrilla con Ensalada de Berro
Grilled San Juanino Sausage with Watercress Salad
A traditional, often spicy, regional pork and beef sausage from San Juan Bautista Misiones, grilled to perfect…
5 net8 total3 fibre35 protein65 fat750 kcal