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
Gelatin, dried
Average protein
38,5 g
per 100g
Average carbs
0,0 g
per 100g
Average fat
16,0 g
per 100g
This curated list presents 100 foods from DATA.top_foods and DATA.foods with less than or equal to 0.5 grams of carbohydrates per 100 grams, ensuring they fit strict zero carb criteria. It aims to help you quickly identify high-protein, low or zero carbohydrate options perfect for weight management, keto diets, or low-carb meal planning.
This curated list presents 100 foods from DATA.top_foods and DATA.foods with less than or equal to 0.5 grams of carbohydrates per 100 grams, ensuring they fit strict zero carb criteria. It aims to help you quickly identify high-Protein, low or zero carbohydrate options perfect for weight management, keto diets, or low-carb meal planning.
Several foods from this list excel in their high Protein content with virtually no Carbs, making them ideal choices. Gelatin, dried ranks at the top with about 86.9 grams of Protein per 100 grams, alongside Gelatin and Collagen peptides powder, which provide equally impressive Protein densities of 90 and 86.9 grams respectively. Their nutrient profiles show they contain no Carbs or fats, making them perfect for supporting muscle, skin, and joint general health while maintaining ketosis.
Other standout foods include Saltwater sardine fillet (around 44 grams of Protein per 100 grams) and Cod, salted, raw (about 75 grams of Protein), both rich sources of micronutrients like vitamin D and B12. These are excellent for adding micronutrient diversity without affecting your carbohydrate intake. Beef cuts such as cheek, picanha, and tenderloin also rank highly with over 31 grams of Protein per 100 grams, with minimal Fat and no Carbs, fitting well into ketogenic or weight loss plans.
If weight loss is your aim, foods like gelatin, collagen peptides, and dried gelatin are your best options—they provide maximum Protein at minimal Calories and zero Carbs, helping preserve lean muscle and promote satiety.
For muscle gain, prioritize foods with the highest Protein density, such as collagen peptides powder and fish fillets like sardines and cod, which support muscle repair without extra Carbs or fats.
When aiming for overall general health, include foods rich in essential nutrients like vitamin D, B12, and minerals. Fish such as sardines and tuna, as well as meats like beef and chicken, are excellent sources, allowing you to meet micronutrient needs while adhering to a strict zero carb approach.
Use this list to compare macro values—particularly Protein, Calories, and Carbs—against your daily goals. For example, if you want to boost Protein intake without Carbs, foods like gelatin, collagen peptides, and fish fillets are ideal choices. Incorporate these foods into your shopping and meal prep routine, always aligning choices with your personal general health objectives. Remember, consulting with general healthcare or nutrition professionals ensures your diet supports your individual needs.
🔥 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Collagen peptides powder | 360,0 | 90,0 | 0,0 | 0,0 | 0,0 | 10/10 |
Peptídeos de colágeno em pó | 360,0 | 90,0 | 0,0 | 0,0 | 0,0 | 10/10 |
Péptidos de colágeno en polvo | 360,0 | 90,0 | 0,0 | 0,0 | 0,0 | 10/10 |
Protein supplement | 387,0 | 87,8 | 0,0 | 4,0 | 0,0 | 10/10 |
Gelatin, dried | 348,0 | 86,9 | 0,0 | 11,3 | 0,0 | 10/10 |
Jello, unflavored, dry mix (imported date) | 343,0 | 85,6 | 0,0 | 0,1 | 0,0 | 10/10 |
Gelatin | 338,0 | 84,4 | 0,0 | 0,0 | 0,0 | 10/10 |
Cod, salted, raw | 322,0 | 75,0 | 0,0 | 2,4 | 0,0 | 10/10 |
Cod, salted, raw | 316,0 | 75,0 | 0,0 | 1,8 | 0,0 | 10/10 |
Piracuí flour, fish flour (AM region) | 349,0 | 70,2 | 0,0 | 7,6 | 0,0 | 9/10 |
Fish, saltwater, sardine, fillet, microwave/10min, without oil, unsalted, Brazil | 231,0 | 44,2 | 0,0 | 6,0 | 0,0 | 7/10 |
Beef, cheek, braised or boiled | 236,0 | 39,2 | 0,0 | 52,9 | 0,0 | 7/10 |
Jerky | 242,0 | 39,0 | 0,0 | 9,5 | 0,0 | 7/10 |
Veal, knuckle or shank, braised or boiled | 207,0 | 37,4 | 0,0 | 56,7 | 0,0 | 7/10 |
Beef, short ribs, braised or boiled | 269,0 | 37,3 | 0,0 | 48,9 | 0,0 | 6/10 |
Pigeon, part n/e, without skin, roasted | 740,0 | 37,0 | 0,0 | 3,0 | 0,0 | 5/10 |
Pigeon, part n/e, without skin, roasted | 175,0 | 37,0 | 0,0 | 3,0 | 0,0 | 7/10 |
Pork, round steak, cooked | 266,0 | 36,9 | 0,0 | 48,6 | 0,0 | 6/10 |
Veal, shoulder, braised or boiled | 219,0 | 36,4 | 0,0 | 55,9 | 0,0 | 6/10 |
Meat, beef, jerked, cooked, without oil, Brazil | 255,0 | 36,4 | 0,0 | 12,2 | 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 |
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 |
Pork, loin, canadian, smoked, Brazil | 200,0 | 35,7 | 0,0 | 6,4 | — | 6/10 |
Meat, pork, loin, grilled/roasted, without oil, with salt | 200,0 | 35,6 | 0,0 | 6,4 | 0,0 | 6/10 |
Lamb, leg, braised | 222,0 | 35,2 | 0,0 | 55,2 | 0,0 | 6/10 |
Veal, neck, braised or boiled | 233,0 | 34,9 | 0,0 | 53,9 | 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 |
Meat, pork, loin, roasted/grilled, with soy oil, with salt | 227,0 | 34,1 | 0,0 | 10,1 | 0,0 | 6/10 |
Cured pork loin | 322,0 | 34,0 | 0,0 | 20,7 | 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 |
Lamb, neck, braised or boiled | 365,0 | 33,6 | 0,0 | 40,6 | 0,0 | 5/10 |
Meat, pork, top loin, fried (with soy oil), with salt | 300,0 | 33,6 | 0,0 | 18,4 | 0,0 | 6/10 |
Meat, beef, desalted jerked beef, fried (with soy oil), unsalted | 305,0 | 33,5 | 0,0 | 19,0 | 0,0 | 6/10 |
Meat, chicken, breast, with skin, roasted, without oil, unsalted, Brazil | 198,0 | 33,4 | 0,0 | 7,1 | 0,0 | 6/10 |
Fish, saltwater, sardine, fried in oil, unsalted, Brazil | 251,0 | 33,4 | 0,0 | 13,0 | 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 |
Beef, neck, braised | 184,0 | 33,0 | 0,0 | — | 0,0 | 6/10 |
Meat, beef, striploin, without fat, fried (with soy oil), unsalted, Brazil | 241,0 | 33,0 | 0,0 | 12,1 | 0,0 | 6/10 |
Meat, beef, knuckle, without fat, fried (with soy oil), unsalted, Brazil | 264,0 | 33,0 | 0,0 | 14,7 | 0,0 | 6/10 |
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Summary
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It groups 100 filtered foods; Gelatin, dried is a standout for the weight management angle.
Start with Collagen peptides powder, Protein supplement, Gelatin, dried and compare protein, fiber and calories per 100 g.
All values are per 100 g. Adjust for the portion you actually eat.
On this page, main macros are per 100 g unless noted otherwise.
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