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.
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A curated food list to compare nutrients, calories and dietary context without focusing on just one item.
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Total foods
100
items analyzed
Best choice
Veal, knuckle or shank, braised or boiled
Average protein
31,5 g
per 100g
Average carbs
0,0 g
per 100g
Average fat
19,4 g
per 100g
This ranked list features 100 low carbohydrate foods that are ideal for body definition, specifically with a focus on muscle gain. The foods are selected from DATA.top_foods and other sources, emphasizing high protein content, minimal carbs, and suitable calorie levels for fitness goals.
It helps you understand which foods stand out based on their nutrient profiles, so you can make informed daily choices aligned with your body shaping goals.
This ranked list features 100 low carbohydrate foods that are ideal for body muscle definition, specifically with a focus on muscle gain. The foods are selected from DATA.top_foods and other sources, emphasizing high Protein content, minimal Carbs, and suitable calorie levels for fitness goals.
It helps you understand which foods stand out based on their nutrient profiles, so you can make informed daily choices aligned with your body shaping goals.
Among the top foods, Veal, knuckle or shank, braised or boiled leads due to its exceptional Protein content and low Carbs, making it a perfect choice for muscle gain and low-carb diets. Its nutrient density and high Protein ratio (0.18) support muscle repair and growth without excess Fat or Carbs.
Other standout options include:
If your primary goal is **weight loss and body muscle definition**, prioritize foods with high Protein and zero Carbs such as veal, pigeon, and grilled chicken breast. These foods support muscle retention while minimizing calorie intake from fats.
For **muscle gain**, focus on foods with the highest Protein densities, like veal shank or chicken with skin, ensuring ample amino acids for recovery and growth.
For **overall general health**, select foods from this list that also provide essential micronutrients (e.g., zinc, iron, vitamins), which are often present in meats like beef and fish such as tuna or sardines.
Start by comparing the top-ranked foods—like veal, pigeon, or lean beef—focusing on their Protein content, calorie count, and carbohydrate level per 100 g. Use this data to plan your meals around these foods, adjusting portion sizes according to your daily macro targets. Remember, this list is a guide for educational purposes; always evaluate your personal general health needs and consult a nutritionist for tailored advice.
🔥 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.
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.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fiber | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Veal, knuckle or shank, braised or boiled | 207,0 | 37,4 | 0,0 | 56,7 | 0,0 | 7/10 |
Pigeon, part n/e, without skin, roasted | 175,0 | 37,0 | 0,0 | 3,0 | 0,0 | 7/10 |
Veal, shoulder, braised or boiled | 219,0 | 36,4 | 0,0 | 55,9 | 0,0 | 6/10 |
Meat, pork, cooked, without oil, unsalted | 189,0 | 36,2 | 0,0 | 4,9 | 0,0 | 7/10 |
Pork, ham escalope, cooked | 200,0 | 36,0 | 0,0 | — | 0,0 | 6/10 |
Meat, beef, striploin, without fat, grilled, without oil, unsalted, Brazil | 187,0 | 35,9 | 0,0 | 4,8 | 0,0 | 7/10 |
Meat, beef, knuckle, without fat, grilled, without oil, unsalted, Brazil | 211,0 | 35,9 | 0,0 | 7,5 | 0,0 | 6/10 |
Pork, loin, canadian, smoked, Brazil | 200,0 | 35,7 | 0,0 | 6,4 | — | 6/10 |
Meat, pork, loin, roasted, without oil, unsalted, Brazil | 200,0 | 35,7 | 0,0 | 6,4 | 0,0 | 6/10 |
Meat, beef, striploin, without fat, roasted/grilled, without oil, with salt, Brazil | 183,0 | 35,7 | 0,0 | 4,5 | 0,0 | 7/10 |
Meat, beef, knuckle, without fat, grilled/roasted, without oil, with salt | 208,0 | 35,7 | 0,0 | 7,3 | 0,0 | 6/10 |
Meat, pork, loin, grilled/roasted, without oil, with salt | 200,0 | 35,6 | 0,0 | 6,4 | 0,0 | 6/10 |
Fish, saltwater, tuna, fresh, roasted/grilled, without oil, unsalted, Brazil | 149,0 | 34,7 | 0,0 | 1,2 | 0,0 | 7/10 |
Fish, saltwater, tuna, fresh, roasted/grilled, without oil, with salt | 149,0 | 34,5 | 0,0 | 1,2 | 0,0 | 7/10 |
Meat, goat, roasted, without oil, unsalted (average of different cuts and breeds), Brazil | 198,0 | 34,4 | 0,0 | 6,7 | 0,0 | 6/10 |
Meat, goat, roasted, without oil, with salt (average of different cuts and breeds) | 197,0 | 34,3 | 0,0 | 6,7 | 0,0 | 6/10 |
Beef, stewing meat, cooked | 172,0 | 34,0 | 0,0 | 59,4 | 0,0 | 6/10 |
Meat, turtle, jabuti, without oil, unsalted (imported data) | 158,0 | 33,9 | 0,0 | 2,5 | 0,0 | 7/10 |
Meat, turtle, jabuti, cooked, without oil, with salt | 157,0 | 33,7 | 0,0 | 2,5 | 0,0 | 7/10 |
Meat, chicken, breast, with skin, roasted, without oil, unsalted, Brazil | 198,0 | 33,4 | 0,0 | 7,1 | 0,0 | 6/10 |
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 | 208,0 | 33,4 | 0,0 | 8,3 | 0,0 | 6/10 |
Meat, chicken, breast, with skin, roasted, without oil, with salt | 201,0 | 33,1 | 0,0 | 7,6 | 0,0 | 6/10 |
Rabbit, wild, meat, cooked | 164,0 | 33,0 | 0,0 | 61,4 | 0,0 | 6/10 |
Beef, neck, braised | 184,0 | 33,0 | 0,0 | — | 0,0 | 6/10 |
Meat, beef, tenderloin, without fat, grilled, without oil, unsalted, Brazil | 211,0 | 32,8 | 0,0 | 8,8 | 0,0 | 6/10 |
Meat, beef, eye of round, cooked, without oil, unsalted, Brazil | 213,0 | 32,7 | 0,0 | 9,1 | 0,0 | 6/10 |
Meat, beef, tenderloin, without fat, grilled/roasted, without oil, with salt | 210,0 | 32,7 | 0,0 | 8,8 | 0,0 | 6/10 |
Meat, beef, eye of round, cooked, without oil, with salt | 212,0 | 32,7 | 0,0 | 9,1 | 0,0 | 6/10 |
Venison, roebuck, roasted/baked | 174,0 | 32,6 | 0,0 | 61,0 | 0,0 | 6/10 |
Preserved gizzards, duck, canned | 148,0 | 32,4 | 0,0 | 63,4 | 1,0 | 7/10 |
Atlantic bonito, canned, soybean oil | 204,0 | 32,2 | 0,0 | 8,4 | 0,0 | 6/10 |
Atlantic bonito, canned, soybean oil | 207,0 | 32,2 | 0,0 | 8,7 | 0,0 | 6/10 |
Meat, beef, top side, round (lower), cooked, without fat, with salt | 209,0 | 32,2 | 0,0 | 8,9 | 0,0 | 6/10 |
Meat, beef, top side, round (lower), without fat, cooked, without oil, unsalted, Brazil | 209,0 | 32,2 | 0,0 | 8,9 | 0,0 | 6/10 |
Meat, chicken, breast, without skin, grilled, without oil, unsalted, Brazil | 150,0 | 32,0 | 0,0 | 2,5 | 0,0 | 6/10 |
Fish, saltwater, tuna, fresh, cooked, drained, without oil, unsalted, Brazil | 137,0 | 31,9 | 0,0 | 1,1 | 0,0 | 7/10 |
Meat, veal, cooked, without oil, unsalted | 187,0 | 31,9 | 0,0 | 6,6 | 0,0 | 6/10 |
Meat, beef, flat, round (upper), without fat, cooked, without oil, unsalted, Brazil | 207,0 | 31,8 | 0,0 | 8,9 | 0,0 | 6/10 |
Veal, cooked, without oil, with salt | 186,0 | 31,8 | 0,0 | 6,5 | 0,0 | 6/10 |
Fish, saltwater, tuna, fresh, cooked, drained, without oil, with salt | 137,0 | 31,8 | 0,0 | 1,1 | 0,0 | 7/10 |
Meat, chicken, breast, without skin and fat, grilled, without oil, salted | 149,0 | 31,8 | 0,0 | 2,5 | 0,0 | 6/10 |
Meat, beef, brain, cooked, without oil, with salt | 186,0 | 31,8 | 0,0 | 6,5 | 0,0 | 6/10 |
Meat, beef, flat, round (upper), without fat, cooked, without oil, with salt | 207,0 | 31,7 | 0,0 | 8,9 | 0,0 | 6/10 |
Meat, chicken, breast, without skin, cooked, drained, without oil, unsalted | 154,0 | 31,3 | 0,0 | 3,2 | 0,0 | 6/10 |
Meat, chicken, breast, without skin, cooked, drained, without oil, with salt | 153,0 | 31,2 | 0,0 | 3,1 | 0,0 | 6/10 |
Meat, beef, heart, cooked, without oil, without salt (imported date) | 148,0 | 31,2 | 0,0 | 2,6 | 0,0 | 6/10 |
Meat, chicken, breast, without skin, roasted, without oil, unsalted, Brazil | 153,0 | 31,1 | 0,0 | 3,2 | 0,0 | 6/10 |
Meat, beef, heart, cooked, without oil, with salt (imported date) | 148,0 | 31,1 | 0,0 | 2,6 | 0,0 | 6/10 |
Chicken, breast, without skin, grilled/pan-fried, organic | 144,0 | 31,1 | 0,0 | 67,5 | 0,0 | 6/10 |
Beef, knuckle, boiled/cooked in water | 161,0 | 31,0 | 0,0 | — | 0,0 | 6/10 |
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It groups 100 filtered foods; Veal, knuckle or shank, braised or boiled is a standout for the muscle gain angle.
Start with Veal, knuckle or shank, braised or boiled, Pigeon, part n/e, without skin, roasted, Veal, shoulder, braised or boiled and compare protein, fiber and calories per 100 g.
All values are per 100 g. Mentally adjust for the portion you actually eat.
On this page, unless noted otherwise, main macros are per 100 g.
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