We've compiled a comprehensive list of 150+ essentially 0 carb foods that are all less than 1 carb each, many are completely no carbs at all and we share the carb count per serving in the list. We also have a free no carb food list printable you can download as a handy reference!
When we're looking at totally 0 carb foods, we're just looking at meat, seafood, some drinks, and fats. That would get pretty boring! You can mix and match the foods on our list to make simple meals and snacks. And of course you can the serving size down even more to reduce the carbs if needed.
How many times have we all reached the end of the day and we find ourselves out of carbs yet we're still hungry? Our zero carb foods list will help you find something you can still eat.
By creating this list, it does not mean we promote eating a zero carb diet by any means, only you and your doctor can decide that. But our list can be helpful for people trying to shed extra pounds, or for trying to eliminate sugars and processed snacks from your diet, or for people trying to lower blood sugar.
Zero carb foods list of ideas
There aren't many foods that are truly 0 carbs each, but we do share them in our comprehensive list below!
We've broken our no carb food list down into the following categories, here's the sections you'll find in our post.
- meats
- seafood
- dairy
- oils
- condiments
- seasonings
- snacks
- sweeteners
- beverages
Printable list of no carb foods
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Meats (0 net carbs)
Meats are a great source of protein that doesn't have any carbs at all, making them ideal for low-carb and keto diets.
These meats can be prepared in countless ways like grilled, roasted, sautéed, air fried, or slow-cooked. We've included a variety of popular cuts you can buy at the grocery store plus wild game meats too.
- Chicken breast
- Chicken thighs
- Turkey breast
- Turkey thighs
- Pork chops
- Pork tenderloin
- Pork belly
- Beef steak (various cuts)
- Ground beef
- Beef brisket
- Lamb chops
- Lamb shank
- Venison
- Rabbit
- Duck breast
- Quail
- Pheasant
- Bison
- Elk
- Wild boar
More keto resources
If you're just getting started with a ketogenic or low carb eating plan, our popular free resources will definitely be helpful. And you can make keto even easier with our popular Keto Made Simple Workbook!
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Fish and Seafood (0 net carbs)
Fish and seafood are fantastic heart healthy protein options for for people following a low carb plan. There are so many ways to prepare seafood like baking, grilling, or steaming.
- Salmon
- Tuna
- Mackerel
- Sardines
- Cod
- Halibut
- Haddock
- Trout
- Snapper
- Grouper
- Tilapia
- Sole
- Bass
- Catfish
- Shrimp
- Lobster
- Crab
- Scallops
- Clams
- Mussels
- Oysters
Eggs
Eggs are versatile and super healthy. They're a great protein source plus they provide essential vitamins with almost zero carbs.
You can enjoy eggs in so many different ways – boiled, scrambled, poached, as an omelet, or in egg bites. They can also be used in numerous recipes, from breakfast dishes to salads and casseroles.
- Chicken eggs - 1 egg (0.6 net carbs)
- Duck eggs - 1 egg (0.6 net carbs)
- Quail eggs - 5 eggs (0.6 net carbs)
- Goose eggs - 1 egg (0.6 net carbs)
Organ Meats (0 net carbs)
Organ meats, such as liver, kidney, and heart, are nutrient-dense foods that offer a ton of vitamins and minerals. Plus they're totally carb free. Sometimes considered a superfood, organ meats provide high levels of vitamin A, B vitamins, iron, and zinc.
You can easily add them into your diet through traditional recipes like pâtés, stews, and grilling them.
Eating organ meats isn't as popular in the U.S. as it is in many other countries, but now is a good time to give them a try. Many grocery stores sell these separately or you can get them from the butcher at the meat counter.
- Beef liver
- Chicken liver
- Pork liver
- Lamb liver
- Beef kidney
- Pork kidney
- Beef heart
- Pork heart
- Lamb heart
- Beef tongue
Dairy (full-fat, no added sugars)
- Cheddar cheese - 1 oz (0.4 net carbs)
- Gouda cheese - 1 oz (0.6 net carbs)
- Swiss cheese - 1 oz (0.4 net carbs)
- Parmesan cheese - 1 oz (0.9 net carbs)
- Blue cheese - 1 oz (0.7 net carbs)
- Brie cheese - 1 oz (0.1 net carbs)
- Mozzarella cheese - 1 oz (0.6 net carbs)
- Feta cheese - 1 oz (0.4 net carbs)
- Cottage cheese (full-fat) - 1 oz (0.8 net carbs)
- Cream cheese - 1 oz (0.8 net carbs)
- Ricotta cheese - 1 oz (0.9 net carbs)
- Heavy cream - 2 tablespoon (0.4 net carbs)
- Sour cream (full-fat) - 2 tablespoon (0.6 net carbs)
- Greek yogurt (plain, full-fat) - 2 tablespoon (0.9 net carbs)
- Butter - unlimited
Fats and Oils (0 carbs)
Healthy fats and oils are crucial for a low-carb diet, providing energy and helping with the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.
Options like olive oil, coconut oil, avocado oil, butter, and ghee are carb free and are versatile for cooking, baking, and using in salad dressing salads.
- Olive oil - unlimited
- Coconut oil - unlimited
- Avocado oil - unlimited
- Butter - unlimited
- Ghee - unlimited
- Lard - unlimited
- Tallow - unlimited
- Duck fat - unlimited
- Macadamia nut oil - unlimited
- Walnut oil - unlimited
- MCT oil - unlimited
Vegetables (almost no carb)
While most vegetables contain some carbs, some low carb veggies can be eaten in moderation. All of the vegetables listed below have less than 0.9 net carbs per serving size listed.
It's super important to be getting some carbs from produce since they're high in fiber, vitamins, and essential minerals. You can them raw, in salads, steamed, roasted, or sauteed!
- Spinach - 1 cup raw (0.4 net carbs)
- Kale - 1 cup raw (0.6 net carbs)
- Swiss chard - 1 cup raw (0.8 net carbs)
- Bok choy - 1 cup raw (0.8 net carbs)
- Lettuce (various types) - 1 cup raw (0.5 net carbs)
- Arugula - 1 cup raw (0.4 net carbs)
- Endive - 1 cup raw (0.4 net carbs)
- Watercress - 1 cup raw (0.4 net carbs)
- Radicchio - 1 cup raw (0.7 net carbs)
- Celery - 1 cup raw (0.6 net carbs)
- Cucumber - 1 cup raw (0.9 net carbs)
- Zucchini - ½ cup cooked (0.9 net carbs)
- Bell peppers - ¼ cup chopped (0.8 net carbs)
- Asparagus - ¼ cup cooked (0.9 net carbs)
- Broccoli - ¼ cup cooked (0.9 net carbs)
- Cauliflower - ¼ cup cooked (0.9 net carbs)
- Brussels sprouts - ¼ cup cooked (0.9 net carbs)
- Green beans - ¼ cup cooked (0.9 net carbs)
- Snow peas - ¼ cup (0.9 net carbs)
- Sugar snap peas - ¼ cup (0.9 net carbs)
- Mushrooms (various types) - ½ cup raw (0.5 net carbs)
- Radishes - 5 medium (0.9 net carbs)
- Fennel - ¼ cup (0.9 net carbs)
- Kohlrabi - ¼ cup (0.9 net carbs)
Condiments and Spices (varies, typically 0 net carbs)
Most seasonings are considered no carb and have negligible calories and carbs, which is pretty amazing since they can add so much flavor to your meals.
- Salt - 0 net carbs, still eat in moderation
- Pepper - 1 teaspoon (0.9 net carbs)
- Vinegar (various types) - 1 tablespoon (0.1 net carbs)
- Mustard (without added sugars) - 1 teaspoon (0.1 net carbs)
- Herbs (basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, etc.) - 1 teaspoon dried (0.1-0.2 net carbs)
Snacks
To get more info on no carb snacks you can easily make or buy, you'll want to refer to our popular post on this topic.
You can combine a mix of these together to make simple extremely low carb snacks or meals.
- Olives - 5 large (0.5 net carbs)
- Pickles (without added sugars) - 2 spears (0.6 net carbs)
- Hard-boiled eggs - 1 egg (0.6 net carbs)
- Pork rinds - 1 oz (0 net carbs)
- Beef jerky (without added sugars) - 1 oz (0.8 net carbs)
- Pepperoni slices - 10 slices (0.6 net carbs)
- Salami slices - 5 slices (0.6 net carbs)
- Prosciutto - 2 slices (0.6 net carbs)
- Cheese sticks - 1 stick (0.6 net carbs)
- String cheese - 1 stick (0.6 net carbs)
- Ham roll-ups (ham slices with cream cheese) - 2 rolls (0.6 net carbs)
- Turkey roll-ups - 2 rolls (0.6 net carbs)
- Chicken salad (without added carbs) - ¼ cup (0.8 net carbs)
- Tuna salad (without added carbs) - ¼ cup (0.8 net carbs)
- Canned sardines - 1 can (0 net carbs)
- Canned mackerel - 1 can (0 net carbs)
- Avocado slices - ¼ avocado (0.9 net carbs)
- Seaweed snacks - 1 package (0.5 net carbs)
- Nori sheets - 1 sheet (0.5 net carbs)
- Nut butters (in moderation, without added sugars) - 1 teaspoon (0.9 net carbs)
- Cheese crisps - 1 oz (0.6 net carbs)
- Parmesan crisps - 1 oz (0.9 net carbs)
- Veggie sticks (like celery) with cream cheese - 1 stick with 1 teaspoon cream cheese (0.6 net carbs)
- Pickled jalapeños - 5 slices (0.6 net carbs)
- Pickled vegetables (without added sugars) - ¼ cup (0.9 net carbs)
Zero Carb Sweeteners
This is a list of zero carb sweetener options, we almost always use monk fruit or stevia as our sugar substitute since they seem like the cleanest options. Monk fruit is a 1:1 ratio as a sugar replacement, which is super helpful with adapting recipes.
- Stevia - 0 carbs per packet or serving
- Monk Fruit Sweetener - 0 carbs per packet or serving
- Erythritol - 0.2 carbs per teaspoon (effectively zero net carbs as it doesn't affect blood sugar)
- Sucralose (Splenda) - 0 carbs per serving
- Saccharin (Sweet'N Low) - 0 carbs per packet
- Allulose - 0.4 carbs per teaspoon (effectively zero net carbs as it doesn't affect blood sugar)
- Acesulfame Potassium (Ace-K) - 0 carbs per serving
- Neotame - 0 carbs per serving
No Carb Beverages
The best beverage to keep you hydrated is of course water, drinking enough of it during the day is essential. Bone broth is also a terrific addition to your health program and it has 10 grams of protein per cup!
- Water - 0 carbs
- Sparkling water - 0 carbs
- Unsweetened tea - 0 carbs
- Coffee (black) - 0 carbs
- Herbal tea - 0 carbs
- Diet soda (check labels for 0 carb options)
- Electrolyte drinks (0 carb versions)
- Club soda - 0 carbs
- Flavored water (unsweetened) - 0 carbs
- Bone broth - 0 carbs
Please let us know if we missed of your favorites from our zero carbs food list! Don't forget to download the free printable pdf when you join our low carb email list!
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