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.
16 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
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
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
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
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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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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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Revuelto de Huevos con Palmitos y Tocino
Scrambled Eggs with Hearts of Palm and Bacon
Creamy scrambled eggs mixed with tender pieces of hearts of palm and crispy fried bacon (tocino), a flavorful …
6 net8 total2 fibre35 protein65 fat750 kcal