Common Keto Food Lists: Read Labels and Eat Whole Foods

Discover a comprehensive list of common keto foods to kickstart your diet. Remember to read labels and prioritize whole foods for optimal results.

4/6/20242 min read

Meat & Seafood

  1. Beef (steak, ground beef, beef jerky)

  2. Chicken (breast, thighs, wings)

  3. Turkey (breast, ground turkey)

  4. Pork (bacon, pork chops, pork loin)

  5. Lamb (chops, ground lamb)

  6. Venison

  7. Bison

  8. Game meats (such as elk or wild boar)

  9. Organ meats (liver, heart, kidneys)

  10. Processed meats (salami, pepperoni, sausage)

  11. Eggs

a pile of fish sitting on top of a pile of ice
a pile of fish sitting on top of a pile of ice
  1. Salmon

  2. Sardines

  3. Mackerel

  4. Shrimp

  5. Crab

  6. Lobster

  7. Oysters

  8. Scallops

  9. Anchovies

  10. Tuna

  11. And more!

Dairy

  1. Cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, Swiss, brie, feta)

  2. Heavy cream

  3. Butter

  4. Ghee (clarified butter)

  5. Cream cheese

  6. Sour cream

  7. Greek yogurt (full-fat, unsweetened)

  8. Cottage cheese (in moderation, as it contains some carbs)

sliced cheese on brown wooden chopping board
sliced cheese on brown wooden chopping board

Healthy Fats

  1. Avocado

  2. Nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans, etc.)

  3. Olive oil

  4. Coconut oil

  5. MCT oil

  6. Fatty fish (salmon, mackerel, sardines, etc.)

  7. Grass-fed butter

  8. Ghee (clarified butter)

sliced cheese on clear glass plate
sliced cheese on clear glass plate

Veggies

avocado, tomatoes, eggs, mushrooms, spring onions, and leaves
avocado, tomatoes, eggs, mushrooms, spring onions, and leaves
  1. Leafy greens (spinach, kale, Swiss chard, arugula)

  2. Cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, cabbage)

  3. Peppers

  4. Asparagus

  5. Zucchini

  6. Mushrooms

  7. Green beans

  8. Cucumber

  9. Avocado

  10. Tomatoes

  11. Radishes

  12. Eggplant

  13. Spaghetti squash

  14. Artichokes

  15. Olives

Condiments

  1. Mayonnaise (check for sugar content)

  2. Mustard (check for sugar content)

  3. Hot sauce (check for sugar content)

  4. Soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free option)

  5. Worcestershire sauce (check for sugar content)

  6. Vinegar (apple cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar in moderation)

  7. Herbs and spices (salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne, etc.)

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brown and black stones in close up photography