Low-carb foods. The top 30.
These foods have the fewest carbohydrates per 100 g (excluding fibre, as on labels). Pure fats and oils are left out.
| Rank | Food | Carbs · 100 g | per serving | kcal · 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bacon1 slice (15 g): 0 g · 59 kcal | 0 g | 0 g1 slice (15 g) | 393 |
| 2 | Beef fillet1 steak (180 g): 0 g · 275 kcal | 0 g | 0 g1 steak (180 g) | 153 |
| 3 | Beef mince (20% fat)1 serving (125 g): 0 g · 318 kcal | 0 g | 0 g1 serving (125 g) | 254 |
| 4 | Chicken breast (raw)1 piece (150 g): 0 g · 180 kcal | 0 g | 0 g1 piece (150 g) | 120 |
| 5 | Chicken breast (roasted)1 piece (110 g): 0 g · 182 kcal | 0 g | 0 g1 piece (110 g) | 165 |
| 6 | Cod1 fillet (150 g): 0 g · 123 kcal | 0 g | 0 g1 fillet (150 g) | 82 |
| 7 | Herring1 fillet (100 g): 0 g · 158 kcal | 0 g | 0 g1 fillet (100 g) | 158 |
| 8 | Mackerel1 fillet (110 g): 0 g · 226 kcal | 0 g | 0 g1 fillet (110 g) | 205 |
| 9 | Pork tenderloin1 serving (150 g): 0 g · 164 kcal | 0 g | 0 g1 serving (150 g) | 109 |
| 10 | Prawns1 serving (100 g): 0 g · 85 kcal | 0 g | 0 g1 serving (100 g) | 85 |
| 11 | Salmon (farmed)1 fillet (125 g): 0 g · 260 kcal | 0 g | 0 g1 fillet (125 g) | 208 |
| 12 | Trout1 fillet (80 g): 0 g · 113 kcal | 0 g | 0 g1 fillet (80 g) | 141 |
| 13 | Tuna (canned in water)1 can (140 g): 0 g · 120 kcal | 0 g | 0 g1 can (140 g) | 86 |
| 14 | Turkey breast1 serving (150 g): 0.2 g · 171 kcal | 0.1 g | 0.2 g1 serving (150 g) | 114 |
| 15 | Kale1 handful (30 g): 0.1 g · 11 kcal | 0.3 g | 0.1 g1 handful (30 g) | 35 |
| 16 | Camembert1 serving (30 g): 0.1 g · 90 kcal | 0.5 g | 0.1 g1 serving (30 g) | 300 |
| 17 | Tofu1 serving (100 g): 0.5 g · 144 kcal | 0.5 g | 0.5 g1 serving (100 g) | 144 |
| 18 | Egg (raw)1 piece (50 g): 0.4 g · 72 kcal | 0.7 g | 0.4 g1 piece (50 g) | 143 |
| 19 | Egg white1 piece (33 g): 0.2 g · 17 kcal | 0.7 g | 0.2 g1 piece (33 g) | 52 |
| 20 | Egg (hard-boiled)1 piece (50 g): 0.6 g · 78 kcal | 1.1 g | 0.6 g1 piece (50 g) | 155 |
| 21 | Salami1 slice (8 g): 0.1 g · 34 kcal | 1.2 g | 0.1 g1 slice (8 g) | 425 |
| 22 | Celery1 stalk (40 g): 0.5 g · 6 kcal | 1.4 g | 0.5 g1 stalk (40 g) | 14 |
| 23 | Spinach1 handful (30 g): 0.4 g · 7 kcal | 1.4 g | 0.4 g1 handful (30 g) | 23 |
| 24 | Linseed1 tbsp (10 g): 0.2 g · 53 kcal | 1.6 g | 0.2 g1 tbsp (10 g) | 534 |
| 25 | Iceberg lettuce1 serving (75 g): 1.3 g · 11 kcal | 1.8 g | 1.3 g1 serving (75 g) | 14 |
| 26 | Green asparagus1 stalk (20 g): 0.4 g · 4 kcal | 1.8 g | 0.4 g1 stalk (20 g) | 20 |
| 27 | Radishes1 piece (9 g): 0.2 g · 1 kcal | 1.8 g | 0.2 g1 piece (9 g) | 16 |
| 28 | Avocado½ piece (100 g): 1.8 g · 160 kcal | 1.8 g | 1.8 g½ piece (100 g) | 160 |
| 29 | Rocket1 handful (20 g): 0.4 g · 5 kcal | 2.1 g | 0.4 g1 handful (20 g) | 25 |
| 30 | Courgette1 piece (196 g): 4.1 g · 33 kcal | 2.1 g | 4.1 g1 piece (196 g) | 17 |
How this list was made
It is based on the 150 foods of the myfoody calorie chart with values from USDA FoodData Central, converted to the European label format. Sorted per 100 g; drinks and milk are per 100 ml and not part of the food lists.
Frequently asked questions
Which foods have almost no carbohydrates?
Meat, fish, eggs and many cheeses are close to 0 g; in this list Bacon comes first.
Are carbohydrates bad?
No. They are a normal source of energy; what matters is the amount compared with your daily needs.
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