100 g cooked
Chicken Breast
165 kcal | P 31g | C 0g | F 3.6g
Calories in chicken breastFood category
Low carb foods
Low carb foods with protein and fat profiles that fit lower-carbohydrate eating patterns without being calorie-dense.
Quick answer
Lower-carb eating works best when the lower carb count comes paired with adequate protein and reasonable calorie density. This category lists staples that fit lower-carb plans cleanly without veering into the high-fat snack territory that spikes total calories.
Included foods
Foods featured in low carb foods
100 g cooked
Shrimp
99 kcal | P 24g | C 0.2g | F 0.3g
Calories in shrimp100 g cooked
Salmon
206 kcal | P 22g | C 0g | F 12g
Calories in salmon1 large egg
Egg
72 kcal | P 6.3g | C 0.4g | F 4.8g
Calories in egg1 cup chopped (91 g raw)
Broccoli
31 kcal | P 2.5g | C 6g | F 0.3g
Calories in broccoli1 cup (226 g)
Cottage Cheese (1% Low-Fat)
163 kcal | P 28g | C 6g | F 2.3g
Calories in cottage cheese (1% low-fat)100 g
Firm Tofu
144 kcal | P 17g | C 3g | F 8.7g
Calories in firm tofu100 g cooked
Lean Ground Beef (93%)
183 kcal | P 23g | C 0g | F 9.4g
Calories in lean ground beef (93%)Takeaways
What matters most in this category
- Lean proteins anchor low-carb meals without driving fat too high
- Non-starchy vegetables add volume at near-zero carb cost
- The same low-carb meal can be 350 kcal or 750 kcal depending on oil and cheese amounts
FAQ
Common category questions
Is low carb the same as keto?
No. Keto is a specific style of very low carb (under 10% of calories) designed to push the body into ketosis. Lower-carb eating in general (25-35% of calories from carbs) is much less restrictive and easier to sustain.
Do I need to count carbs strictly to lose weight?
No. Calorie balance is the underlying mechanism. Lower-carb eating helps some people because it improves satiety and reduces snacking, not because the carb gram itself is uniquely fattening.
What about fruit on a lower-carb plan?
Fruit can fit lower-carb plans, especially berries which are lower in total carbs per serving. The threshold depends on how strict the carb target is.