No carb foods get a bad rap, but some of the tastiest, healthiest, and most versatile choices are no or keto foods!
All of these delicious options make incredible staples for building meals and snacks — mix and match them any way you like, for endless variety!
Check out this list of 51 not carb foods – I bet you’ll find a few fun surprises!
51 Delicious Carb Foods
From bacon to cheese to steak — there are SO many satiating and delicious foods on this list! (Foods you don’t have to be on a low carb meal plan to crave…)
Incorporating them adds protein and fat to your day, while keeping you happy satiated and full.
This list of no carb foods is based on NET carbs — which is the total number of carbs minus the fiber and sugar alcohols.
Here are 51 delicious no carb foods:
Meat, Eggs, Fish + Poultry
Protein heavy foods are great staples for meals and snacks, because they’re naturally low carb! Plus, there are countless ways to season them! Take low carb beef jerky as an example – you can find it in black pepper, spicy even citrus varieties! (Just thinking about them gets my mouth watering!)
Here are a few protein packed no carb foods:
- Chicken (3 oz) -0g carbs, 0g net carbs
- Turkey (1 lb) -0.7g carbs, 0.7g net carbs
- Eggs (1 large) -0.3g carbs, 0.3g net carbs
- Pork (3 oz) -0g carbs, 0g net carbs
- Bacon (1 strip) -0.3g carbs, 0.2g net carbs
- Veal (3 oz) -0g carbs, 0g net carbs
- Venison (3 oz) -0g carbs, 0g net carbs
- Lamb (3 oz) -0g carbs, 0g net carbs
- Duck (3 oz)-0g carbs, 0g net carbs
- Beef (3 oz)- 0.2g carbs, 0.2g net carbs
- Salmon (3oz)- 0g carbs, 0g net carbs
- White fish (3 oz)- 0g carbs, 0g net carbs
- Shrimp (3 oz)- 0.4g carbs, 0.4g net carbs
- Scallops (3 oz) -2.7g carbs, 2.7g net carbs
- Crab meat (3 oz)- 0g carbs, 0g net carbs
- Lobster (3 oz)- 0g carbs, 0g net carbs
- Tuna (3 oz)- 0g carbs, 0g net carbs
- Jerky/Meat Sticks (1 oz)- 3.1g carbs, 2.6g net carbs
Dairy
Dairy foods are incredibly helpful – fast to prepare, calcium-filled, versatile, and DELISH!!
They give so many of our meals that creamy scrumptiousness we crave. Plus there are so many options for no carb foods – just focus on making smart choices.
Make sure to choose keto cheese or keto milk options, or try keto greek yogurt – it’s AMAZING for making all sorts of sauces…
- Cheese (1 slice, cheddar) -0.6g carbs, 0.6g net carbs
- Greek yogurt (Trader Joe’s) 27g -0.9g total carbs, 0.9g net carbs
- Heavy cream (1 oz) -0.8g carbs, 0.8g net carbs
- Butter (1 cup) -0.1g carbs, 0.1g net carbs
- Cream cheese (1 tbsp) -0.5g carbs,0.5g net carbs
Oils + Condiments
These awesome no carb foods help accessorize our meals and snacks. They dress everything up, lending tons of flavor and versatility without adding any unnecessary and unhelpful carbs.
- Mayonnaise (1 tbsp) -0g carbs, 0g net carbs
- Mustard (1 tbsp) -0.3g carbs, 0.1g net carbs
- Olive oil (1 tbsp) -0g carbs, 0g net carbs
- Vegetable oil (1 tbsp) -0g carbs, 0g net carbs
- Coconut oil (1 tbsp) -0g carbs, 0g net carbs
- Soy sauce (1 tbsp) -0g carbs, 0g net carbs
- Hot sauce (most, check labels) (1 tsp) -0.8g carbs, 0.8g net carbs
- Vinegar (not balsamic) (1 tbsp)-0.1g carbs, 0.1g net carbs
Low Carb Vegetables
When it comes to finding keto vegetables, it’s great to think GREEN.
In addition to being low in carbs, many of these veggies are high in vitamins and mild in flavor, making them perfect no carb foods for pairing with some of those accessories from above!
- Watercress (1 cup) -0.4g carbs, 0.4g net carbs
- Lettuce (1 leaf) -0.7g carbs, 0.4g net carbs
- Arugula (1/2 cup) -0.4g carbs, 0.2g net carbs
- Kale (1 cup) -0.9g carbs, 0g net carbs
- Spinach (1 cup) -1g carbs, 0.3g net carbs
- Broccoli Raab (1 cup) -1.1g carbs, 0g net carbs
- Swiss Chard (1 cup) -1.4g carbs, 0.8g net carbs
- Cucumber (1/2 cup) -1.9g carbs, 1.6g net carbs
- Celery (1 large stalk) -1.9g carbs, 0.9g net carbs
Drinks
Made mostly of water, these low carb beverages hydrate you and replenish what your body needs most – that’s why they’re so refreshing! There are countless varieties of coffee and tea. I love a little cinnamon in my brewed coffee, or iced fruit teas with my lunch.
Plus, water, water, and more water! Try infusing some with fresh herbs or cucumbers to add in extra flavor and vitamins!
- Water – 0g carbs, 0g net carbs
- Soda water – 0g carbs, 0g net carbs
- Coffee – 0g carbs, 0g net carbs
- Tea – 0g carbs, 0g net carbs
No Carb Snacks
These no carb snacks have both bold flavors and filling power! Pork rinds or olives help satisfy your salty snack drive, and keto protein powder comes in SO many flavors…
I like to mix it up with some ice and low carb milk for a sumptuous milkshake that fills me up and quenches my craving for something cold, creamy and sweet!
- Cheese crisps (2 crisps)- 1g carbs, 1g net carbs
- Pork rinds (0.5 oz)- 0g carbs, 0g net carbs
- Olives (1 tbsp) – 0.5g carbs, 0.4g net carbs
- Cheese sticks (per stick)- 0g carbs, 0g net carbs
- Whey protein powder (2 scoops 39g) -3g carbs, 3g net carbs
- Pickles (1 medium)- 1.5g carbs, 0.7g net carbs
- Pepperoncinis (15g)- 1.4g carbs, 1.2g net carbs
51+ Tastiest No Carb Foods
Print Recipe Pin RecipeIngredients
- 1 pound salt skin on or off based on preference
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 lemon thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 F. Option to line a baking sheet for easy clean up--I like to fully wrap my salmon in foil to help keep it moist, if you'd like to do this, place an extra large sheet of foil on the baking sheet and set aside.
- Place salmon on baking sheet and pat completely dry with paper towels. Sprinkle garlic on top, then drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Sprinle with salt and pepper. Place lemon sliced on top.
- Option, and strongly recommended to place aluminum foil over the top of the salmon--you can also lay a sheet of parchment paper on top. Bake in preheated oven until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily, should be 12-15 minutes.
- Top with fresh herbs before serving, and enjoy.
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Conclusion
Eating no carb foods does NOT mean eating less of the foods you love, it just means eating smart! I love using this list to creatively customize my favorite recipes to make them even better than before.
Find a new favorite low carb food above? Comment below and tell me about it! Or, if I missed your favorite no carb foods, share them below…
Enjoy!
wanted to tell you I made your mozz chicken from the other day recipe you sent out, it was soooo good, I used panko crumbs and air fried it, Very tasty, and so pretty on the plate, felt like I was out to a really nice resturant. Thanks for the recipe. Kathi
YAY! So happy you enjoyed it Kathi! ??Thanks for trying our mozzarella stuffed chicken recipe ???
Mercie pour votre travail
de rien Francine 🙂
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What about Japanese food?
What about sushi and sashimi?
Yay! Great Call with Sashimi .Although Sushi could have high carbs because of the rice, I may try making a Low Carb version in the future. Thanks for the idea <3 🙂
How do you feel about White Claw or Truly? I’m having a hard time giving up my alcohol!?
Hello Tracy! you can check out our Guide to Low Carb Alcohol for more options. Hope this helps! ?
MUG BRED RECIPE – I am so happy I stumbled across your low-carb contribution to healthy eating. I can’t make all the recipes because I travel around the country living in my RV, but some of them are easier to prepare in my limited kitchen resources (solar powdered microwave). So far my favorite is the mug-bread. I have created many variations by adding ground flax seed, organic greens powder and powdered MCT oil, including adding berries or bacon. I make up enough to last a few days. Freezing works also. I use a double batch to make a 2″ high bread and then I slice it. Its great for sandwiches (my previous diet downfall). No more wheat!
I’m beginning to experiment with using a rolling pin to flatten the sliced pieces to see if I can make mini pizza crusts.
I’ve been using half and half fresh organic eggs from Aldi’s and Augason Farms Powdered eggs (#10 can) from Amazon (33ounce size). I found that if I use a bit more water and have a more liquid/fluid like mix, the bread expands much higher in the mug. I also use different size mugs. The smaller one works great for cream cheese and smoked salmon with a bit of chopped tomato, onion and capers on top.
Since August, using some of your recipes and a low carb diet, I have gone from 217 pounds to 184 and lost 4 inches on my waistline. The major contributor to the weight loss has been eliminating wheat.
That sounds great Steve! I’m happy for you? Thank you so much for sharing your recipes as well?
I need
I NEED recipes with NO carbs what so ever. Have heart issues and have been told to eat NO carbs. Can you help me please? Thank you.
Hello Alice, You can check out my zero carb recipes here. Hope this helps, Enjoy!🥰
I love Sacha Inchi seeds from Peru. They have five carbs and five fiber grams which cancel each other out. They are crunchy and wierdly delicious. I also really love Pili nuts — one carb and one fiber in a 1/4 cup and delicious.
Love sacha inchi seeds and pili nuts! Thank you Trader Joe’s for introducing me to pili 😂 I haven’t seen sacha inchi seeds since I was in Peru! Have you purchased them in the US? Will be adding those to the list ASAP!
Omg so complex. It should be tried.