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
Beef (steak, ground beef, beef jerky)
Chicken (breast, thighs, wings)
Turkey (breast, ground turkey)
Pork (bacon, pork chops, pork loin)
Lamb (chops, ground lamb)
Venison
Bison
Game meats (such as elk or wild boar)
Organ meats (liver, heart, kidneys)
Processed meats (salami, pepperoni, sausage)
Eggs
Salmon
Sardines
Mackerel
Shrimp
Crab
Lobster
Oysters
Scallops
Anchovies
Tuna
And more!
Dairy
Cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, Swiss, brie, feta)
Heavy cream
Butter
Ghee (clarified butter)
Cream cheese
Sour cream
Greek yogurt (full-fat, unsweetened)
Cottage cheese (in moderation, as it contains some carbs)
Healthy Fats
Avocado
Nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans, etc.)
Olive oil
Coconut oil
MCT oil
Fatty fish (salmon, mackerel, sardines, etc.)
Grass-fed butter
Ghee (clarified butter)
Veggies
Leafy greens (spinach, kale, Swiss chard, arugula)
Cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, cabbage)
Peppers
Asparagus
Zucchini
Mushrooms
Green beans
Cucumber
Avocado
Tomatoes
Radishes
Eggplant
Spaghetti squash
Artichokes
Olives
Condiments
Mayonnaise (check for sugar content)
Mustard (check for sugar content)
Hot sauce (check for sugar content)
Soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free option)
Worcestershire sauce (check for sugar content)
Vinegar (apple cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar in moderation)
Herbs and spices (salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne, etc.)