Best Low-Carb Foods
Low-carb foods support ketogenic and low-carbohydrate diets. These foods contain minimal carbohydrates while providing other essential nutrients.
Filter criteria: Foods with fewer than 10g carbs per serving. Showing 50 foods. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Low Carb Foods (50)
1
Chicken Breast Proteins
140 cal | 26.4g protein | 0g carbs | 3.1g fat
2
Salmon Proteins
177 cal | 17.3g protein | 0g carbs | 11.4g fat
3
Beef Proteins
213 cal | 22g protein | 0g carbs | 13.1g fat
4
Turkey Proteins
116 cal | 25.1g protein | 0g carbs | 1.7g fat
5
Tuna Proteins
93 cal | 20.7g protein | 0g carbs | 0.4g fat
6
Pork Proteins
206 cal | 23.2g protein | 0g carbs | 11.8g fat
7
Lamb Proteins
240 cal | 14.1g protein | 0g carbs | 19.9g fat
8
Cod Proteins
70 cal | 15.1g protein | 0g carbs | 0.6g fat
9
Butter Dairy
100 cal | 0.1g protein | 0g carbs | 11.4g fat
10
Green Tea Beverages
2 cal | 0.5g protein | 0g carbs | 0g fat
11
Olive Oil Healthy Fats & Oils
119 cal | 0g protein | 0g carbs | 13.5g fat
12
Coconut Oil Healthy Fats & Oils
121 cal | 0g protein | 0g carbs | 13.5g fat
13
Ham Proteins
133 cal | 21.3g protein | 0g carbs | 4.7g fat
14
Duck Proteins
286 cal | 16.2g protein | 0g carbs | 24.1g fat
15
Venison Proteins
128 cal | 25.7g protein | 0g carbs | 2g fat
16
Tilapia Proteins
82 cal | 17.1g protein | 0g carbs | 1.4g fat
17
Sardines Proteins
191 cal | 22.6g protein | 0g carbs | 10.6g fat
18
Crab Proteins
71 cal | 15.2g protein | 0g carbs | 0.6g fat
19
Lobster Proteins
65 cal | 14g protein | 0g carbs | 0.7g fat
20
Chicken Thigh Proteins
152 cal | 21.1g protein | 0g carbs | 7g fat
21
Ground Turkey Proteins
173 cal | 23.3g protein | 0g carbs | 8.8g fat
22
Sirloin Steak Proteins
186 cal | 24.7g protein | 0g carbs | 8.9g fat
23
Ground Pork Proteins
252 cal | 21.8g protein | 0g carbs | 17.7g fat
24
Halibut Proteins
94 cal | 19.1g protein | 0g carbs | 1.4g fat
25
Trout Proteins
128 cal | 19.5g protein | 0g carbs | 4.9g fat
26
Mackerel Proteins
223 cal | 20.3g protein | 0g carbs | 15.1g fat
27
Chicken Drumstick Proteins
132 cal | 20.6g protein | 0g carbs | 4.8g fat
28
Chicken Wings Proteins
216 cal | 20.2g protein | 0g carbs | 14.4g fat
29
Ribeye Steak Proteins
242 cal | 20.3g protein | 0g carbs | 17.9g fat
30
Beef Tenderloin Proteins
175 cal | 24.7g protein | 0g carbs | 7.7g fat
31
Pork Chop Proteins
153 cal | 22.8g protein | 0g carbs | 6.2g fat
32
Pork Tenderloin Proteins
122 cal | 22.3g protein | 0g carbs | 3g fat
33
Bison Proteins
202 cal | 20.2g protein | 0g carbs | 12.8g fat
34
Catfish Proteins
122 cal | 15.6g protein | 0g carbs | 6.1g fat
35
Anchovies Seafood
42 cal | 5.8g protein | 0g carbs | 1.9g fat
36
Herring Proteins
173 cal | 19.6g protein | 0g carbs | 9.9g fat
37
Snapper Proteins
109 cal | 22.4g protein | 0g carbs | 1.4g fat
38
Swordfish Proteins
146 cal | 20g protein | 0g carbs | 6.7g fat
39
Goat Cheese Dairy
74 cal | 5.2g protein | 0g carbs | 5.9g fat
40
Haddock Proteins
77 cal | 17g protein | 0g carbs | 0.5g fat
41
Flounder Proteins
73 cal | 12.9g protein | 0g carbs | 2g fat
42
Sea Bass Proteins
105 cal | 20.1g protein | 0g carbs | 2.2g fat
43
Pollock Proteins
100 cal | 21.2g protein | 0g carbs | 1.1g fat
44
Avocado Oil Healthy Fats & Oils
124 cal | 0g protein | 0g carbs | 14g fat
45
Canola Oil Healthy Fats & Oils
124 cal | 0g protein | 0g carbs | 14g fat
46
Sesame Oil Healthy Fats & Oils
124 cal | 0g protein | 0g carbs | 14g fat
47
Vegetable Oil Healthy Fats & Oils
124 cal | 0g protein | 0g carbs | 14g fat
48
Ghee Healthy Fats & Oils
117 cal | 0g protein | 0g carbs | 13g fat
49
Mahi Mahi Proteins
93 cal | 20.1g protein | 0g carbs | 0.8g fat
50
Grouper Proteins
100 cal | 21.1g protein | 0g carbs | 1.1g fat
Frequently Asked Questions
What foods have the fewest carbs?
The lowest carb foods include meat, fish, eggs, cheese, oils, and non-starchy vegetables like spinach, broccoli, and cauliflower, typically containing 0-5g carbs per serving.
How many carbs should I eat on a low-carb diet?
A standard low-carb diet typically limits carbs to 50-100g per day. A ketogenic diet is stricter at 20-50g per day. The recommended daily value is 275g for a standard 2,000 calorie diet.
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