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The complete keto food list

300 foods, rated by net carbs per serving. Click any food for full nutrition facts, or search them all.

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How to use this list

On keto, most people keep net carbs (total carbs minus fiber) between about 20 and 50 grams a day. Every food below is rated on a typical serving, so you can see how quickly it uses up your budget.

Keto-friendly 3 g or less   In moderation 3–8 g   Avoid over 8 g

Keto-friendly

Eat these (169)

Build your meals around these. Each serving has 3 g of net carbs or less.

Meat & Poultry

Seafood

Eggs & Dairy

Vegetables

Fruits

Nuts & Seeds

Legumes

Fats & Oils

Grains & Starches

Sweeteners

Beverages

Alcohol

Condiments & Sauces

Snacks & Sweets

In moderation

Count these (52)

These fit in small portions, so count the carbs and keep servings modest. Each serving has 3 to 8 g of net carbs.

Meat & Poultry

Seafood

Eggs & Dairy

Vegetables

Fruits

Nuts & Seeds

Legumes

Sweeteners

Beverages

Alcohol

Condiments & Sauces

Snacks & Sweets

Not keto-friendly

Skip or swap these (79)

These have more than 8 g of net carbs per serving. Most people on keto avoid or swap them.

Seafood

Eggs & Dairy

Vegetables

Fruits

Nuts & Seeds

Legumes

Grains & Starches

Sweeteners

Beverages

Alcohol

Condiments & Sauces

Snacks & Sweets

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Quick answers

What foods can I eat on keto?

Meat, poultry, fish and seafood, eggs, full-fat dairy and cheese, non-starchy vegetables, avocado, nuts and seeds, and healthy fats such as olive oil and butter are the foundation of a ketogenic diet.

What foods should I avoid on keto?

Sugar and sweeteners like honey and maple syrup, grains and bread, pasta and rice, potatoes and other starchy vegetables, most fruit, beans and legumes, sweetened drinks and most processed snacks are too high in carbs.

How were these ratings decided?

We rate each food by net carbs (total carbohydrates minus fiber) in a typical serving: 3 g or less is keto-friendly, 3 to 8 g is okay in moderation, and over 8 g is not keto-friendly. Values are estimates from standard nutrition data and vary by brand.

Nutrition values are estimates and vary by brand and preparation. Not medical advice; see our health disclaimer.