Low-Carb Foods: 30 Options Under 5 g per 100 g
Foods with under 5 g of carbs per 100 g, from lowest to highest. Great building blocks for a low-carb diet: proteins, dairy, leafy greens and vegetables.
Number 1: Brazilian dried beef, with 0 g.
| # | Food | Carbs (100 g) | kcal / 100 g | Protein / 100 g | Serving |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brazilian dried beef (desalted, cooked) | 0 g | 263 | 36.4 g | 120 g · 43.7 g P |
| 2 | Beef round (lean, grilled) | 0 g | 219 | 35.9 g | 150 g · 53.9 g P |
| 3 | Strip steak (lean, grilled) | 0 g | 194 | 32.4 g | 150 g · 48.6 g P |
| 4 | Picanha (top sirloin cap, grilled) | 0 g | 231 | 31.9 g | 150 g · 47.9 g P |
| 5 | Shredded chicken (cooked) | 0 g | 163 | 31.5 g | 100 g · 31.5 g P |
| 6 | Beef shank pot roast | 0 g | 194 | 31.2 g | 150 g · 46.8 g P |
| 7 | Chicken breast (grilled) | 0 g | 165 | 31 g | 150 g · 46.5 g P |
| 8 | Turkey breast (roasted) | 0 g | 147 | 30.1 g | 140 g · 42.1 g P |
| 9 | Tuna steak (grilled) | 0 g | 130 | 29.2 g | 150 g · 43.8 g P |
| 10 | Sirloin steak (lean, grilled) | 0 g | 185 | 29 g | 150 g · 43.5 g P |
| 11 | Tri-tip (grilled) | 0 g | 180 | 29 g | 150 g · 43.5 g P |
| 12 | Beef short ribs (roasted) | 0 g | 373 | 28.8 g | 150 g · 43.2 g P |
| 13 | Beef hump (roasted) | 0 g | 330 | 28.6 g | 150 g · 42.9 g P |
| 14 | Pork chop (grilled) | 0 g | 215 | 28.5 g | 150 g · 42.8 g P |
| 15 | Chicken drumstick (skinless, roasted) | 0 g | 172 | 28.3 g | 140 g · 39.6 g P |
| 16 | Pork leg (roasted, lean) | 0 g | 206 | 28.3 g | 150 g · 42.5 g P |
| 17 | Flank steak (grilled) | 0 g | 192 | 28 g | 150 g · 42 g P |
| 18 | Beef chuck (braised) | 0 g | 212 | 26.7 g | 150 g · 40.1 g P |
| 19 | Hake fillet (baked) | 0 g | 122 | 26.6 g | 150 g · 39.9 g P |
| 20 | Tilapia (baked) | 0 g | 128 | 26.2 g | 150 g · 39.3 g P |
| 21 | Lean ground beef 90/10 (cooked) | 0 g | 217 | 26.1 g | 130 g · 33.9 g P |
| 22 | Chicken thigh (skinless, roasted) | 0 g | 209 | 26 g | 130 g · 33.8 g P |
| 23 | Pork tenderloin (roasted) | 0 g | 143 | 26 g | 150 g · 39 g P |
| 24 | Lamb leg (roasted) | 0 g | 258 | 25.6 g | 140 g · 35.8 g P |
| 25 | Tuna canned in water (drained) | 0 g | 116 | 25.5 g | 120 g · 30.6 g P |
| 26 | Sardines canned in oil (drained) | 0 g | 208 | 24.6 g | 90 g · 22.1 g P |
| 27 | Rainbow trout (baked) | 0 g | 168 | 23.8 g | 140 g · 33.3 g P |
| 28 | Pork sausage (grilled) | 0 g | 296 | 23.2 g | 100 g · 23.2 g P |
| 29 | Cod (baked) | 0 g | 105 | 22.8 g | 150 g · 34.2 g P |
| 30 | Salmon (baked) | 0 g | 206 | 22.1 g | 140 g · 30.9 g P |
How we built this list
Values per 100 g from USDA FoodData Central and the Brazilian TACO table, using cooked values for foods normally eaten cooked. Supplements, sweets and ready meals are left out unless stated. Servings are the most common household measure.
Frequently asked questions
Which foods have no carbs?
Meat, fish, eggs, olive oil and butter have zero or nearly zero carbs. Leafy greens and vegetables have little and add fibre.
Can I eat fruit on low carb?
Yes, in controlled portions. Strawberries, raspberries and watermelon are among the lowest-carb fruits.
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