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Low carb foods

Written by NutriDecide Editorial Team Last updated: 2026-07-22

A curated food list to compare nutrients, calories and dietary context without focusing on just one item.

Use the tables to compare real options for your goal — values are per 100 g unless stated otherwise on the label.

Type: Food pages Focus: Nutrition Goal: Health & performance
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Nutrition selection

Low carb foods

A curated food list to compare nutrients, calories and dietary context without focusing on just one item.

Protein Fiber Vitamins Minerals Energy Balance

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Page summary

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Total foods

100

items analyzed

Best choice

Gelatin, dried

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Average protein

38,5 g

per 100g

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Average carbs

0,0 g

per 100g

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Average fat

16,0 g

per 100g

Quick assessment

Our analysis

This ranked list features 100 foods from verified datasets that are very low in carbohydrates—specifically, containing 10 grams or less per 100 grams. It emphasizes macro profiles like protein and fats to guide practical dietary choices for low carb, keto, or weight management goals.

👍 Positive points

  • ✅ List with 100 foods; Gelatin, dried ranks among the top picks.
  • ✅ Leader in Carbs: Péptidos de colágeno en polvo (0 g per 100 g).
  • ✅ High-protein flagged options: Péptidos de colágeno en polvo, Peptídeos de colágeno em pó, Collagen peptides powder.

⚠️ Points to watch

  • ⚠️ Large list — compare portions and context, not just table rank.
  • ⚠️ Calorie range spans 137 kcal to 961.06 kcal per 100 g — the same pick can weigh very differently on your daily target.
  • ⚠️ Protein supplement packs more calories (387 kcal per 100 g) — watch portions.

Full analysis

What this list shows

This ranked list features 100 foods from verified datasets that are very low in carbohydrates—specifically, containing 10 grams or less per 100 grams. It emphasizes macro profiles like Protein and fats to guide practical dietary choices for low carb, keto, or weight management goals.

Top picks and why they rank well

Foods like Gelatin, dried and Collagen peptides powder stand out due to their exceptionally high Protein content—around 86.9 to 90 grams per 100 grams—while containing virtually no Carbs. These are ideal for supporting muscle, skin, and joint general health without disrupting ketosis. Gelatin variants are versatile for keto recipe nutritions, offering high macro density with zero Carbs. Additionally, select fish like sardine fillets and tuna (fresh and canned) provide over 30 grams of Protein per 100 grams, along with micronutrients like vitamin D and omega-3s, making them excellent for nutrient-dense, low-carb diets. Lean meats such as chicken breast and beef cuts (e.g., sirloin, rump, or fillet) also rank highly for high Protein, low Carbs, and moderate fats, supporting weight loss and muscle maintenance.

How to choose based on your goal

For weight loss: Focus on foods like gelatin, collagen peptides powder, and dried fish—they are high in Protein, very low in Carbs, and low in Calories, helping promote satiety without excess energy intake.

For muscle gain: Opt for high-Protein options such as collagen peptides and lean cuts of beef or chicken with minimal Fat. These support muscle repair and growth, especially when combined with resistance training.

For overall general health: Incorporate micronutrient-rich meats and fish, like sardines and tuna, which provide essential vitamins (D, B12) and minerals, all within a low-carb framework.

Common mistakes when using this list

One common mistake is assuming macro values per 100 grams directly translate to typical servings; larger portions of foods like gelatin or dried fish can add up in Carbs or Calories. Second, neglecting the Fat content may lead to caloric imbalance, especially with cuts like beef or pork that contain significant fats. Third, high macro density scores focus on macro content but may overlook micronutrient diversity—some macro-dense foods might lack essential vitamins or minerals needed for balanced nutrition. Always consider your individual macro needs and serving sizes to avoid unintended calorie or nutrient excesses.

Practical next step for you

Start by selecting a few foods from the top of the list—such as gelatin or collagen peptides—for weight management, or choose fish like sardines and tuna for nutrient density. Compare their macro profiles based on your usual serving sizes to plan meals that uphold low carbohydrate limits while maximizing Protein intake. Use this dataset as a practical tool for daily decisions, but remember to control portion sizes, listen to your body's responses, and consult general healthcare professionals if needed. Incorporating these foods thoughtfully will help you achieve your low carb goals effectively and sustainably.

How to interpret this page

🔥 Calories: Calories show energy per 100 g and help you compare portion impact across foods. Use them with protein and carbs to see whether an option fits maintenance, deficit, or surplus goals. A low score does not mean a food is ‘bad’ — it reflects nutrient density for general health, not your specific plan.

💪 Protein: Protein per 100 g shows how concentrated a food is as a protein source. Higher values support muscle recovery, satiety, and meal balance when that is your priority. Compare foods on this page rather than judging a single macro in isolation.

🌾 Carbs: Carbs matter most in context: training days, ketogenic diets, and endurance goals change what ‘good’ looks like. Powders such as maltodextrin score lower on our general-health scale because they are energy-dense with little protein, fiber, or micronutrients — not because they are never useful.

🥑 Fat: Fat carries more than twice the calories per gram than protein or carbs, so small portion changes matter. Moderate fat levels can support hormones and absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. Use this column with calories when balancing satiety and energy density.

Tip: combine the table with your goal — weight loss, muscle gain, low carb, endurance, or general health. The score helps compare options on this page; it does not replace medical or sports-nutrition advice.

Nutrition facts (per 100g)

The data shown is filtered to match this page’s topic.

The NutriDecide score (1–10) ranks foods on this page by protein, nutrient density, fiber, and a general-health lens — not by taste or whether they fit a specific diet. Low scores (e.g. maltodextrin) usually mean fewer nutrients per calorie; high scores (e.g. soy protein isolate) mean stronger protein and micronutrient density. It is a comparison tool: a low score does not forbid a food when it matches your goal.

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFatFiberScore
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Péptidos de colágeno en polvo

360,090,00,00,00,0 10/10
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Peptídeos de colágeno em pó

360,090,00,00,00,0 10/10
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Collagen peptides powder

360,090,00,00,00,0 10/10
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Protein supplement

387,087,80,04,00,0 10/10
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Gelatin, dried

348,086,90,011,30,0 10/10
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Jello, unflavored, dry mix (imported date)

343,085,60,00,10,0 10/10
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Gelatin

338,084,40,00,00,0 10/10
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Cod, salted, raw

322,075,00,02,40,0 10/10
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Cod, salted, raw

316,075,00,01,80,0 10/10
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Piracuí flour, fish flour (AM region)

349,070,20,07,60,0 9/10
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Fish, saltwater, sardine, fillet, microwave/10min, without oil, unsalted, Brazil

231,044,20,06,00,0 7/10
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Beef, cheek, braised or boiled

236,039,20,052,90,0 7/10
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Jerky

242,039,00,09,50,0 7/10
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Veal, knuckle or shank, braised or boiled

207,037,40,056,70,0 7/10
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Beef, short ribs, braised or boiled

269,037,30,048,90,0 6/10
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Pigeon, part n/e, without skin, roasted

740,037,00,03,00,0 5/10
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Pigeon, part n/e, without skin, roasted

175,037,00,03,00,0 7/10
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Pork, round steak, cooked

266,036,90,048,60,0 6/10
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Veal, shoulder, braised or boiled

219,036,40,055,90,0 6/10
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Meat, beef, jerked, cooked, without oil, Brazil

255,036,40,012,20,0 6/10
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Meat, pork, cooked, without oil, unsalted

189,036,20,04,90,0 7/10
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Pork, ham escalope, cooked

200,036,00,00,0 6/10
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Meat, beef, striploin, without fat, grilled, without oil, unsalted, Brazil

187,035,90,04,80,0 7/10
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Meat, beef, knuckle, without fat, grilled, without oil, unsalted, Brazil

211,035,90,07,50,0 6/10
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Pork, loin, canadian, smoked, Brazil

200,035,70,06,4 6/10
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Meat, beef, knuckle, without fat, grilled/roasted, without oil, with salt

208,035,70,07,30,0 6/10
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Meat, pork, loin, roasted, without oil, unsalted, Brazil

200,035,70,06,40,0 6/10
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Meat, beef, striploin, without fat, roasted/grilled, without oil, with salt, Brazil

183,035,70,04,50,0 7/10
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Meat, pork, loin, grilled/roasted, without oil, with salt

200,035,60,06,40,0 6/10
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Lamb, leg, braised

222,035,20,055,20,0 6/10
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Veal, neck, braised or boiled

233,034,90,053,90,0 6/10
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Fish, saltwater, tuna, fresh, roasted/grilled, without oil, unsalted, Brazil

149,034,70,01,20,0 7/10
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Fish, saltwater, tuna, fresh, roasted/grilled, without oil, with salt

149,034,50,01,20,0 7/10
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Meat, goat, roasted, without oil, unsalted (average of different cuts and breeds), Brazil

198,034,40,06,70,0 6/10
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Meat, goat, roasted, without oil, with salt (average of different cuts and breeds)

197,034,30,06,70,0 6/10
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Meat, pork, loin, roasted/grilled, with soy oil, with salt

227,034,10,010,10,0 6/10
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Beef, stewing meat, cooked

172,034,00,059,40,0 6/10
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Cured pork loin

322,034,00,020,70,0 6/10
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Meat, turtle, jabuti, without oil, unsalted (imported data)

158,033,90,02,50,0 7/10
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Meat, turtle, jabuti, cooked, without oil, with salt

157,033,70,02,50,0 7/10
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Lamb, neck, braised or boiled

365,033,60,040,60,0 5/10
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Meat, pork, top loin, fried (with soy oil), with salt

300,033,60,018,40,0 6/10
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Meat, beef, desalted jerked beef, fried (with soy oil), unsalted

305,033,50,019,00,0 6/10
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Fish, saltwater, sardine, fried in oil, unsalted, Brazil

251,033,40,013,00,0 6/10
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Meat, beef, hindquarter (rump centre/top/bottom sirloin, striploin, top side/round (lower), tenderloin, eye of round, knuckle), cooked/grilled/roasted, without oil, with salt

208,033,40,08,30,0 6/10
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Meat, chicken, breast, with skin, roasted, without oil, unsalted, Brazil

198,033,40,07,10,0 6/10
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Meat, chicken, breast, with skin, roasted, without oil, with salt

201,033,10,07,60,0 6/10
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Beef, neck, braised

184,033,00,00,0 6/10
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Rabbit, wild, meat, cooked

164,033,00,061,40,0 6/10
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Meat, beef, knuckle, without fat, fried (with soy oil), unsalted, Brazil

264,033,00,014,70,0 6/10

Vitamins and minerals

Showing top foods: 12 / 100
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Food

Péptidos de colágeno en polvo

Minerals

Calcium
Iron
Magnesium
Phosphorus
Potassium
Sodium 250,0
Zinc

Vitamins

Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
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Food

Peptídeos de colágeno em pó

Minerals

Calcium
Iron
Magnesium
Phosphorus
Potassium
Sodium 250,0
Zinc

Vitamins

Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
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Food

Collagen peptides powder

Minerals

Calcium
Iron
Magnesium
Phosphorus
Potassium
Sodium 250,0
Zinc

Vitamins

Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
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Food

Protein supplement

Minerals

Calcium 200,0
Iron 16,0
Magnesium 40,0
Phosphorus 862,0
Potassium 100,0
Sodium 1188,0
Zinc 4,0

Vitamins

Vitamin A 0,0
Vitamin C 0,0
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
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Food

Gelatin, dried

Minerals

Calcium
Iron
Magnesium
Phosphorus
Potassium
Sodium
Zinc

Vitamins

Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
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Food

Jello, unflavored, dry mix (imported date)

Minerals

Calcium 55,0
Iron 1,1
Magnesium 22,0
Phosphorus 39,0
Potassium 16,0
Sodium 196,0
Zinc 0,1

Vitamins

Vitamin A 0,0
Vitamin C 0,0
Vitamin D 0,0
Vitamin E 0,0
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1 0,0
Vitamin B2 0,2
Vitamin B3 0,1
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6 0,0
Vitamin B12 0,0
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Food

Gelatin

Minerals

Calcium 11,0
Iron 0,0
Magnesium 11,0
Phosphorus 0,0
Potassium 22,0
Sodium 32,0
Zinc 0,2

Vitamins

Vitamin A 0,0
Vitamin C 0,0
Vitamin D 0,0
Vitamin E 0,0
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
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Food

Cod, salted, raw

Minerals

Calcium 50,0
Iron 3,6
Magnesium 28,0
Phosphorus 891,0
Potassium 300,0
Sodium 8100,0
Zinc 1,6

Vitamins

Vitamin A 15,0
Vitamin C 0,1
Vitamin D 5,0
Vitamin E 1,3
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
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Food

Cod, salted, raw

Minerals

Calcium 50,0
Iron 3,6
Magnesium 28,0
Phosphorus 891,0
Potassium 160,0
Sodium 8100,0
Zinc

Vitamins

Vitamin A 15,0
Vitamin C 0,1
Vitamin D 5,0
Vitamin E 1,3
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
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Food

Piracuí flour, fish flour (AM region)

Minerals

Calcium
Iron
Magnesium
Phosphorus
Potassium
Sodium
Zinc

Vitamins

Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
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Food

Fish, saltwater, sardine, fillet, microwave/10min, without oil, unsalted, Brazil

Minerals

Calcium 403,0
Iron 0,9
Magnesium 32,5
Phosphorus 526,0
Potassium 385,0
Sodium 50,3
Zinc 1,4

Vitamins

Vitamin A
Vitamin C 0,0
Vitamin D 2,5
Vitamin E 1,1
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1 0,1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3 5,9
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12 5,0
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Food

Beef, cheek, braised or boiled

Minerals

Calcium
Iron
Magnesium
Phosphorus
Potassium
Sodium
Zinc

Vitamins

Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12

Analysis

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Protein

High

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Carbs

Low

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Fat

Low

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Calories

High

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Summary

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Low carb foods list for?

It groups 100 foods with very low carbohydrate content, highlighting macro profiles like protein and fats, to support low-carb or keto weight-management strategies.

Where to start in the table?

Focus on foods like Collagen peptides powder, Protein supplement, Gelatin, dried, and compare their protein, carbs, and calorie profiles per 100 grams to guide meal planning.

How to read the list numbers?

Values are given per 100 grams, so adjust mentally for your typical serving sizes to accurately estimate macro and calorie intake.

Are values per serving or per 100 g?

All macro values are standardized per 100 grams unless specified otherwise, following dataset conventions for consistency.

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