Low Carb Foods
Comprehensive list of 188 foods with 10g or less carbs per 100g. Perfect for keto, Atkins, and low-carb diets.
Benefits of Low Carb Foods
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Blood Sugar Control
Low carb foods help stabilize blood sugar and insulin levels, beneficial for diabetes management and prevention.
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Fat Burning
Reducing carbs forces your body to burn fat for fuel, accelerating weight loss and improving metabolic health.
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Reduced Cravings
Low carb eating reduces hunger hormones and blood sugar spikes, leading to fewer cravings and better appetite control.
188 Low Carb Foods
Anchovies in Oil
proteins
Carbs0g
Calories210
Protein29g
Fat12g
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Anchovies
proteins
Carbs0g
Calories210
Protein29g
Fat12g
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Beef Bacon
proteins
Carbs0g
Calories217
Protein21g
Fat14g
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Beef Steak
proteins
Carbs0g
Calories271
Protein26g
Fat19g
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Bison
proteins
Carbs0g
Calories143
Protein24g
Fat6g
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Camel Meat
proteins
Carbs0g
Calories94
Protein26g
Fat0.5g
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Chicken Breast
proteins
Carbs0g
Calories165
Protein31g
Fat3.6g
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Cod
proteins
Carbs0g
Calories82
Protein17g
Fat0.7g
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Crab
proteins
Carbs0g
Calories102
Protein19g
Fat1.8g
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Duck
proteins
Carbs0g
Calories337
Protein19g
Fat28g
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Eel
proteins
Carbs0g
Calories236
Protein18g
Fat15g
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Elk
proteins
Carbs0g
Calories126
Protein26g
Fat3g
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Fish Sauce
snacks
Carbs0g
Calories70
Protein26g
Fat0.1g
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Goat Meat
proteins
Carbs0g
Calories143
Protein22g
Fat6.4g
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Ground Beef
proteins
Carbs0g
Calories250
Protein26g
Fat17g
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Grouper
proteins
Carbs0g
Calories95
Protein19g
Fat1.3g
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Halibut
proteins
Carbs0g
Calories111
Protein21g
Fat2.3g
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Lamb Chop
proteins
Carbs0g
Calories294
Protein25g
Fat21g
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Lamb
proteins
Carbs0g
Calories294
Protein25g
Fat21g
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Mackerel
proteins
Carbs0g
Calories205
Protein19g
Fat13.6g
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MANGO LOW-FAT GREEK YOGURT, MANGO
dairy
Carbs0g
Calories87
Protein7.33g
Fat1.67g
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Ostrich Meat
proteins
Carbs0g
Calories113
Protein26g
Fat2.4g
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Perch
proteins
Carbs0g
Calories91
Protein20g
Fat0.9g
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Pike
proteins
Carbs0g
Calories96
Protein19g
Fat0.7g
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Pork Chop
proteins
Carbs0g
Calories242
Protein27g
Fat14g
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Pork Sausage
proteins
Carbs0g
Calories220
Protein14g
Fat17g
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Rabbit
proteins
Carbs0g
Calories173
Protein21g
Fat8g
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Salmon
proteins
Carbs0g
Calories208
Protein25g
Fat13g
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Sardines
proteins
Carbs0g
Calories208
Protein25g
Fat12g
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Sea Bass
proteins
Carbs0g
Calories124
Protein20g
Fat2.6g
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Snapper
proteins
Carbs0g
Calories100
Protein20g
Fat1.3g
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Swordfish
proteins
Carbs0g
Calories132
Protein19g
Fat4.3g
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Trout
proteins
Carbs0g
Calories141
Protein19g
Fat6g
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Tuna
proteins
Carbs0g
Calories132
Protein29g
Fat1.3g
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Turkey Breast
proteins
Carbs0g
Calories135
Protein29g
Fat1.6g
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Venison
proteins
Carbs0g
Calories158
Protein26g
Fat8g
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Vodka
beverages
Carbs0g
Calories231
Protein0g
Fat0g
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Whey Protein
dairy
Carbs0g
Calories417
Protein97g
Fat2g
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Whiskey
beverages
Carbs0g
Calories250
Protein0g
Fat0g
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Butter
dairy
Carbs0.1g
Calories717
Protein0.9g
Fat81g
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Coffee
beverages
Carbs0.2g
Calories1
Protein0.3g
Fat0g
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Shrimp
proteins
Carbs0.2g
Calories99
Protein24g
Fat0.3g
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DIET SNAPPLE, PEACH TEA, PEACH, PEACH
beverages
Carbs0.21g
Calories2
Protein0g
Fat0g
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DIET SNAPPLE, RASPBERRY TEA
beverages
Carbs0.21g
Calories1
Protein0g
Fat0g
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Tea
beverages
Carbs0.3g
Calories1
Protein0g
Fat0g
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Green Tea
beverages
Carbs0.4g
Calories2
Protein0.2g
Fat0g
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Vinegar
snacks
Carbs0.4g
Calories12
Protein0.2g
Fat0g
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Brie Cheese
dairy
Carbs0.45g
Calories334
Protein21g
Fat28g
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Almond Milk
beverages
Carbs0.6g
Calories17
Protein1g
Fat1.1g
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Muenster Cheese
dairy
Carbs0.6g
Calories368
Protein25g
Fat30g
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Camembert Cheese
dairy
Carbs0.7g
Calories300
Protein21g
Fat23g
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RED BULL ENERGY DRINK VARIETY PACK, 8.4 FL OZ, 12 COUNT
beverages
Carbs0.8g
Calories4
Protein0g
Fat0g
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UNSWEETENED PREMIUM COFFEE DRINK
fast food
Carbs0.92g
Calories5
Protein0.31g
Fat0g
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Egg
proteins
Carbs1.1g
Calories155
Protein13g
Fat11g
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MONSTER, REHAB PEACH TEA + ENERGY
beverages
Carbs1.25g
Calories4
Protein0g
Fat0g
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Lobster
proteins
Carbs1.3g
Calories90
Protein17g
Fat1.9g
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Edam Cheese
dairy
Carbs1.4g
Calories357
Protein27g
Fat28g
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Soy Milk
beverages
Carbs1.5g
Calories33
Protein3.3g
Fat1.6g
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Swiss Cheese
dairy
Carbs1.6g
Calories380
Protein27g
Fat30g
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Tofu Steak
proteins
Carbs1.9g
Calories76
Protein15g
Fat4.8g
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Tofu
proteins
Carbs1.9g
Calories76
Protein15g
Fat4.8g
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Oikos Pro Plain Yogurt
dairy
Carbs2.03g
Calories54
Protein8.45g
Fat1.18g
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Gouda Cheese
dairy
Carbs2.2g
Calories356
Protein27g
Fat27g
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Octopus
proteins
Carbs2.2g
Calories82
Protein30g
Fat0.9g
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Provolone
dairy
Carbs2.2g
Calories351
Protein26g
Fat27g
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Coconut Milk
beverages
Carbs2.3g
Calories230
Protein2g
Fat24g
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Clams
proteins
Carbs2.6g
Calories74
Protein12g
Fat1g
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Wine
beverages
Carbs2.6g
Calories85
Protein0.1g
Fat0g
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2% REDUCED FAT LACTOSE FREE ULTRA-FILTERED MILK
dairy
Carbs2.92g
Calories67
Protein8.33g
Fat2.08g
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Chicken Sausage
proteins
Carbs3g
Calories150
Protein17g
Fat7g
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Lettuce
vegetables
Carbs3g
Calories15
Protein1.2g
Fat0.2g
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Squid
proteins
Carbs3g
Calories92
Protein16g
Fat1.4g
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Mozzarella
dairy
Carbs3.1g
Calories280
Protein28g
Fat17g
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Ricotta
dairy
Carbs3.1g
Calories174
Protein11g
Fat13g
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Celery
vegetables
Carbs3.3g
Calories14
Protein0.7g
Fat0.2g
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Cremini Mushroom
vegetables
Carbs3.3g
Calories22
Protein3.1g
Fat0.3g
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Greek Yogurt
dairy
Carbs3.3g
Calories59
Protein10g
Fat0.4g
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Kefir
dairy
Carbs3.3g
Calories59
Protein3.3g
Fat3.3g
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Mushroom
vegetables
Carbs3.3g
Calories22
Protein3.1g
Fat0.3g
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Yogurt
dairy
Carbs3.3g
Calories59
Protein10g
Fat0.4g
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Cheddar Cheese
dairy
Carbs3.4g
Calories402
Protein23g
Fat33g
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Cheese
dairy
Carbs3.4g
Calories402
Protein23g
Fat33g
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Portobello Mushroom
vegetables
Carbs3.4g
Calories22
Protein3.2g
Fat0.3g
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Radish
vegetables
Carbs3.4g
Calories16
Protein0.7g
Fat0.1g
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Scallops
proteins
Carbs3.4g
Calories88
Protein17g
Fat0.8g
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Skyr
dairy
Carbs3.5g
Calories59
Protein10g
Fat0.6g
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Beer
beverages
Carbs3.6g
Calories43
Protein0.5g
Fat0g
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Coconut Water
beverages
Carbs3.7g
Calories19
Protein0.7g
Fat0.2g
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Cottage Cheese
dairy
Carbs3.7g
Calories98
Protein11g
Fat5g
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Feta Cheese
dairy
Carbs3.7g
Calories265
Protein14g
Fat21g
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Mussels
proteins
Carbs3.7g
Calories86
Protein12g
Fat2.2g
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Oysters
proteins
Carbs3.9g
Calories68
Protein9g
Fat2.5g
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Sour Cream
dairy
Carbs3.9g
Calories193
Protein3.4g
Fat20g
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Tomato Juice
beverages
Carbs3.9g
Calories18
Protein0.9g
Fat0.2g
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Asparagus
vegetables
Carbs4g
Calories20
Protein2.2g
Fat0.1g
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BLACK SWEETENED COLD BREW PREMIUM COFFEE DRINK
fast food
Carbs4g
Calories15
Protein0.31g
Fat0g
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Cucumber
vegetables
Carbs4g
Calories16
Protein0.7g
Fat0.1g
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Oikos Core Plain 5.3OZ 0%
dairy
Carbs4g
Calories60
Protein10.7g
Fat0g
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Spinach
vegetables
Carbs4g
Calories23
Protein2.7g
Fat0.4g
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Tomato
vegetables
Carbs4g
Calories18
Protein0.9g
Fat0.2g
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Turkey Jerky
proteins
Carbs4g
Calories116
Protein32g
Fat2g
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Zucchini
vegetables
Carbs4g
Calories21
Protein1.5g
Fat0.4g
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SNAPPLE, STRAIGHT UP TEA
beverages
Carbs4.02g
Calories17
Protein0g
Fat0g
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Cream Cheese
dairy
Carbs4.1g
Calories342
Protein5.9g
Fat34g
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Cream
dairy
Carbs4.1g
Calories340
Protein1.9g
Fat35g
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Parmesan
dairy
Carbs4.1g
Calories431
Protein38g
Fat29g
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Oikos Core Plain 32OZ 0%
dairy
Carbs4.12g
Calories59
Protein10.6g
Fat0g
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MONSTER ENERGY SHAKE, VANILLA
beverages
Carbs4.17g
Calories46
Protein5.42g
Fat0.83g
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Kimchi
vegetables
Carbs4.2g
Calories23
Protein1.5g
Fat0.4g
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Oat Milk
beverages
Carbs4.3g
Calories49
Protein2.7g
Fat1.5g
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Lupini Beans
grains
Carbs4.6g
Calories119
Protein13.2g
Fat6g
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Mascarpone
dairy
Carbs4.6g
Calories452
Protein5.9g
Fat47g
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Milk
dairy
Carbs4.8g
Calories61
Protein3.2g
Fat3.3g
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Bamboo Shoots
vegetables
Carbs5g
Calories27
Protein2.6g
Fat0.3g
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Cauliflower
vegetables
Carbs5g
Calories25
Protein1.9g
Fat0.3g
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DANN OIKOS PRO MIXBERRY 4X5.3OZ
dairy
Carbs5.33g
Calories93
Protein13.3g
Fat2g
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DANN OIKOS PRO STRAWBERRY 4X5.3OZ
dairy
Carbs5.33g
Calories93
Protein13.3g
Fat2g
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DANN OIKOS PRO VANILLA 4X5.3OZ
dairy
Carbs5.33g
Calories93
Protein13.3g
Fat2g
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Sea Lettuce
vegetables
Carbs5.5g
Calories30
Protein1.7g
Fat0.2g
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GATORADE FROST THIRST QUENCHER, 12 FL OZ, 28 COUNT
beverages
Carbs5.83g
Calories22
Protein0g
Fat0g
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Bell Pepper
vegetables
Carbs6g
Calories31
Protein1g
Fat0.3g
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Cabbage
vegetables
Carbs6g
Calories25
Protein1.3g
Fat0.1g
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Eggplant
vegetables
Carbs6g
Calories25
Protein0.98g
Fat0.2g
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Kohlrabi
vegetables
Carbs6g
Calories27
Protein1.7g
Fat0.1g
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Oyster Mushroom
vegetables
Carbs6g
Calories33
Protein3.3g
Fat0.4g
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Pumpkin
vegetables
Carbs6g
Calories26
Protein1g
Fat0.1g
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GATORADE END ZONE BERRY 32OZ 12 CT, BERRY
beverages
Carbs6.11g
Calories22
Protein0g
Fat0g
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GATORADE THIRST QUENCHER, 12 FL OZ, 18 COUNT
beverages
Carbs6.11g
Calories22
Protein0g
Fat0g
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JAVA MONSTER, ENERGY DRINK, SALTED CARAMEL, SALTED CARAMEL
beverages
Carbs6.25g
Calories42
Protein1.67g
Fat1.04g
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TOSTITOS, CREAMY SPINACH DIP
snacks
Carbs6.25g
Calories156
Protein3.12g
Fat12.5g
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Enoki Mushroom
vegetables
Carbs6.9g
Calories37
Protein2.7g
Fat0.3g
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ICED COFFEE
fast food
Carbs6.97g
Calories33
Protein0.3g
Fat0.15g
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Broccoli Rabe
vegetables
Carbs7g
Calories34
Protein3.7g
Fat0.4g
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Broccoli
vegetables
Carbs7g
Calories34
Protein2.8g
Fat0.4g
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Fennel
vegetables
Carbs7g
Calories31
Protein1.2g
Fat0.2g
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Okra
vegetables
Carbs7g
Calories33
Protein2g
Fat0.1g
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Shiitake Mushroom
vegetables
Carbs7g
Calories34
Protein2.2g
Fat0.5g
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Soy Sauce
snacks
Carbs7g
Calories80
Protein8.5g
Fat0.5g
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Starfruit
fruits
Carbs7g
Calories31
Protein1g
Fat0.3g
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Tempeh
proteins
Carbs7g
Calories195
Protein19g
Fat11g
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Water Chestnut
vegetables
Carbs7g
Calories30
Protein0.6g
Fat0.1g
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CHOBANI, MEZE DIP THREE-PEPPER SALSA
dairy
Carbs7.14g
Calories89
Protein10.7g
Fat3.57g
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ALPHONSO MANGO LESS SUGAR GREEK YOGURT, ALPHONSO MANGO
dairy
Carbs7.33g
Calories80
Protein8g
Fat1.67g
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VANILLA & FIG WITH CREAM COLD BREW PREMIUM COFFEE DRINK
fast food
Carbs7.38g
Calories46
Protein1.54g
Fat1.23g
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Leek
vegetables
Carbs7.7g
Calories31
Protein1.5g
Fat0.3g
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Cantaloupe
fruits
Carbs8g
Calories34
Protein0.8g
Fat0.2g
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JAVA MONSTER COFFEE + ENERGY DRINK
beverages
Carbs8g
Calories49
Protein1.85g
Fat1.08g
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Oikos Core Vanilla 5.3OZ 0%
dairy
Carbs8g
Calories67
Protein9.33g
Fat0g
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Rutabaga
vegetables
Carbs8g
Calories37
Protein1.1g
Fat0.2g
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Strawberry
fruits
Carbs8g
Calories32
Protein0.8g
Fat0.3g
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Turnip
vegetables
Carbs8g
Calories36
Protein0.9g
Fat0.1g
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Watermelon
fruits
Carbs8g
Calories30
Protein0.6g
Fat0.2g
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AMY'S, BROCCOLI CHEDDAR ORGANIC SOUPS
fast food
Carbs8.1g
Calories109
Protein3.52g
Fat7.04g
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Oikos Core Vanilla 32OZ 0%
dairy
Carbs8.24g
Calories71
Protein9.41g
Fat0g
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JAVA MONSTER COFFEE + ENERGY DRINK, COFFEE
beverages
Carbs8.31g
Calories49
Protein1.85g
Fat1.08g
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Oikos Core Blueberry 5.3OZ 0%
dairy
Carbs8.67g
Calories67
Protein8.67g
Fat0g
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Oikos Core Strawberry 5.3OZ 0%
dairy
Carbs8.67g
Calories67
Protein8.67g
Fat0g
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SNAPPLE, JUICE DRINK, PEACH MANGOSTEEN
beverages
Carbs8.67g
Calories38
Protein0g
Fat0g
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APPLE CUCUMBER LOW-FAT GREEK YOGURT DRINK, APPLE CUCUMBER
dairy
Carbs8.78g
Calories68
Protein4.73g
Fat1.69g
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AMY'S, ORGANIC PASTA SAUCE, TOMATO BASIL, TOMATO BASIL
fast food
Carbs8.8g
Calories72
Protein1.6g
Fat3.6g
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Light + Fit Dannon
dairy
Carbs8.82g
Calories47
Protein2.94g
Fat0g
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CAFFE LATTE ICED ESPRESSO BEVERAGE, CAFFE LATTE
fast food
Carbs8.94g
Calories53
Protein1.93g
Fat1.09g
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Avocado
fruits
Carbs9g
Calories160
Protein3g
Fat15g
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Brussels Sprouts
vegetables
Carbs9g
Calories43
Protein3.4g
Fat0.3g
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Buddha's Hand
fruits
Carbs9g
Calories33
Protein0.8g
Fat0.3g
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Chlorella
vegetables
Carbs9g
Calories340
Protein58g
Fat6g
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Honeydew
fruits
Carbs9g
Calories36
Protein0.8g
Fat0.3g
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Jicama
vegetables
Carbs9g
Calories38
Protein0.5g
Fat0.1g
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Kale
vegetables
Carbs9g
Calories49
Protein2.2g
Fat0.9g
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Onion
vegetables
Carbs9g
Calories40
Protein1.1g
Fat0.1g
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STARBUCKS, SPECIALTY COFFEE BEVERAGE, CARAMEL CAFFE LATTE
fast food
Carbs9.17g
Calories54
Protein1.67g
Fat1.46g
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STARBUCKS, SPECIALTY COFFEE BEVERAGE, PUMPKIN SPICE, CAFFE LATTE
fast food
Carbs9.17g
Calories54
Protein1.67g
Fat1.46g
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Fried Chicken
fast food
Carbs9.4g
Calories320
Protein26g
Fat17g
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Wakame
vegetables
Carbs9.4g
Calories45
Protein3.1g
Fat0.6g
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SNAPPLE, JUICE DRINK, GRAPEADE
beverages
Carbs9.73g
Calories40
Protein0g
Fat0g
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ALL NATURAL SNAPPLE APPLE JUICE DRINK FROM CONCENTRATE, SNAPPLE APPLE
beverages
Carbs10g
Calories42
Protein0g
Fat0g
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APPLE CINNAMON BLENDED LOW-FAT GREEK YOGURT, APPLE CINNAMON
dairy
Carbs10g
Calories87
Protein8g
Fat1.67g
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Artichoke
vegetables
Carbs10g
Calories47
Protein2.7g
Fat0.1g
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Beet
vegetables
Carbs10g
Calories43
Protein1.7g
Fat0.2g
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Blackberry
fruits
Carbs10g
Calories43
Protein1.4g
Fat0.5g
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Carrot
vegetables
Carbs10g
Calories41
Protein0.9g
Fat0.2g
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Edamame
proteins
Carbs10g
Calories111
Protein11g
Fat5g
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Feijoa
fruits
Carbs10g
Calories44
Protein0.7g
Fat0.4g
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MONSTER ENERGY DRINK
beverages
Carbs10g
Calories42
Protein0g
Fat0g
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Peach
fruits
Carbs10g
Calories39
Protein0.9g
Fat0.3g
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PIZZA SAUCE, PIZZA
fast food
Carbs10g
Calories50
Protein1.67g
Fat0.83g
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Rice Milk
beverages
Carbs10g
Calories47
Protein0.7g
Fat0.9g
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SNAPPLE APPLE JUICE DRINK FROM CONCENTRATE, SNAPPLE APPLE
beverages
Carbs10g
Calories42
Protein0g
Fat0g
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best low carb foods?
The best low carb foods include meats (0g carbs), fish, eggs, cheese, leafy greens, cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower), avocados, nuts, and seeds. Most animal proteins contain zero carbs, while non-starchy vegetables have 3-7g per 100g.
How many carbs should I eat on a low carb diet?
Low carb diets typically limit carbs to 20-150g daily. Keto diets restrict to 20-50g for ketosis. Moderate low-carb allows 50-100g, while liberal low-carb permits 100-150g. Individual needs vary based on activity level, metabolic health, and goals.
What foods have zero carbs?
Zero carb foods include all meats (beef, chicken, pork, lamb), fish and seafood, eggs, most cheeses, butter, oils, and animal fats. Black coffee and tea also have zero carbs. These form the foundation of very low carb and ketogenic diets.
Can I lose weight on a low carb diet?
Yes, low carb diets are effective for weight loss by reducing insulin levels, increasing satiety, and promoting fat burning. Studies show low carb diets often produce faster initial weight loss than low-fat diets, especially in the first 6 months.