The best foods for the keto diet are the ones that are naturally low in carbs but are still convenient and healthy.
This list will give you the no carb foods that you need in your life- all with less than one gram per serving.
If you want to ensure that you’re consuming a very low carb diet, it’s best to watch your serving sizes to ensure that the trace amount of carbs don’t add up.
The foods on this list are mostly no carbs, but there are some that are less than 1g. We classify these as zero carbs.
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So as promised, here are 101 of the best no carb foods that you can eat on a zero carb, low carb or keto diet.
No Carb Foods List
No Carb Protein
These have zero carbs and are rich in protein- which is key when you are on a low carb diet. Protein helps you to be more satisfied after meals so it’s important to eat an adequate amount of protein every day.
For a list of high protein breakfast foods, you can read this article.
- Beef
- Chicken
- Turkey
- Pork
- Veal
- Duck
- Goose
- Lamb
- Quail
- Organ meats (liver, heart, kidneys)
No Carb Seafood- These seafood have zero carbs
- Tuna
- Trout
- Catfish
- Bass
- Salmon
- Cod
- Flounder
- Sardine
- Halibut
- Swordfish
- Sole
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Almost Zero Carb Seafoods- These seafood have less than 0.4 grams of carbs
- Crab
- Lobster
- Shrimp
- Squid
- Mussels (0.38g)
- Oysters (0.35)
- Clams (0.35g)
No Carb Fats and Oils – These contain no carbs
- Grass-fed ghee
- Lard
- Olive Oil
- Coconut Oil
- Avocado Oil
- MCT Oil
- Walnut Oil
- Fish Oil
- Grass-fed butter
No Carb Alcohol
- Unflavored Rum
- Unflavoured Whiskey
- Tequila
- Gin
- Scotch
No Carb Beverages
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
- Diet soda
- Sparkling water
- Club Soda
Almost Zero Carb Sweeteners
- Sucralose
- Stevia
- Saccharine
Be careful when using sweeteners because they can still affect your insulin. They also contain trace amounts of carbohydrates so use them sparingly. A little goes a long way.
Related: Top 3 Low Carb Sweeteners
Almost Zero Carb Vegetables
These green leafy vegetables are the main no carb foods that low carb dieters prefer. This is because they contain less than one gram of carb and are high in the fiber and nutrients that your body needs. Each of the servings below is per half cup of veggies.
- Lettuce (0.25g)
- Spinach (.2g)
- Bok Choy (0.7g)
- Celery (0.8g)
- Parsley (0.4)
- Cilantro (0.3)
- Avocado (0.5)
- Radish (0.5)
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Zero Carb Vegetables- Quarter Cup Serving
- Collard Greens (0.5)
- Cauliflower (1)
- Broccoli (0.8)
- Cabbage (1)
- Cucumber (1)
- Zucchini (0.95)
- Asparagus (3 pieces) (0.6)
- Yellow squash (0.7)
- Coconut (0.5)
- Mushrooms (0.5)
Zero Carb Eggs
- Eggs (0.2 – 0.8)
Eggs vary in size but are generally very low in carbohydrates. This is why eggs are so popular on the keto diet.
Zero Carb Cheese- less than 1g
Cheese is a safe bet on a no carb diet once you don’t go overboard. The cheese options below are the most popular ones for a low carb diet.
Carbs shown here are per 1 oz servings. You should also check these because they might also vary.
- Asiago (0.9)
- Blue (.6)
- Cheddar (.3)
- Colby (.7)
- Edam (.4)
- Goat cheese (.6)
- Gouda (.6)
- Monterey (.1)
- Mozzarella (.6)
- Parmesan (.9)
- Provolone (.6)
- Ricotta (.8)
Now that you have a great list of no carb foods that you can use, here’s the final category with some zero carb spices. You can use these to bring your low carb meals together.
No Carb Spices and Seasoning
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cinnamon
- Vinegar
- Yellow mustard
- Some hot sauces
- Chives
- Basil
- Oregano
- Thyme
- Rosemary
- Dill weed
I hope that this list of the best no carb foods will help you on your no carb diet journey. If you’re interested, we’ve also compiled a list of 101 low carb foods that can be used for a low carb and keto diet.
The Keto Foods PDF is completely free and also contains the calories, protein, carbohydrates, and fat that’s in all 101 foods.
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