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Foods with better protein ratio for keto diet

Written by NutriDecide Editorial Team Last updated: 2026-07-05

A curated food list to compare nutrients, calories and dietary context without focusing on just one item.

Use the tables to compare real options for your goal — values are per 100 g unless stated otherwise on the label.

Type: Food pages Focus: Nutrition Goal: Health & performance
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Nutrition selection

Foods with better protein ratio for keto diet

A curated food list to compare nutrients, calories and dietary context without focusing on just one item.

Protein Fiber Vitamins Minerals Energy Balance

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Page summary

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Total foods

100

items analyzed

Best choice

Gelatin, dried

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Average protein

25,1 g

per 100g

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Average carbs

0,7 g

per 100g

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Average fat

71,2 g

per 100g

Quick assessment

Our analysis

This list has 100 options focused on Protein ratio; Gelatin, dried leads the ranking with 1.43 per 100 g (weight management lens).

For Protein ratio, Cola, without added sugars, with sweetener(s) and no caffeine leads with 1.43 per 100 g; the list spans 0.2 to 1.43 (average 0.2).

👍 Positive points

  • ✅ List with 100 foods; Gelatin, dried ranks among the top picks.
  • ✅ Leader in Protein ratio: Cola, without added sugars, with sweetener(s) and no caffeine (1.43 per 100 g).
  • ✅ High-protein flagged options: Ling, cooked, Common sole, grilled/pan-fried without added fat, Gelatin, dried.

⚠️ Points to watch

  • ⚠️ Large list — compare portions and context, not just table rank.
  • ⚠️ Calorie range spans 0.06 kcal to 380 kcal per 100 g — the same pick can weigh very differently on your daily target.
  • ⚠️ Gelatin, dried packs more calories (348 kcal per 100 g) — watch portions.

Full analysis

Quick assessment

This list has 100 options focused on Protein ratio; Gelatin, dried leads the ranking with 1.43 per 100 g (weight management lens).

For Protein ratio, Cola, without added sugars, with sweetener(s) and no caffeine leads with 1.43 per 100 g; the list spans 0.2 to 1.43 (average 0.2).

Ranking snapshot

Among 100 foods ranked by Protein ratio, Cola, without added sugars, with sweetener(s) and no caffeine leads with 1.43 per 100 g. The list spans 0.2 to 1.43, averaging 0.2.

Top picks to compare first

  • Cola, without added sugars, with sweetener(s) and no caffeine: Protein 0.08, Calories 0.06, Carbs 0.13
  • Ling, cooked: Protein 24.5, Calories 98, Carbs 0
  • Common sole, grilled/pan-fried without added fat: Protein 23.6, Calories 94.4, Carbs 0

How to read this page

Editorial angle: weight management.

Use Protein ratio as the main axis, but cross-check calories, protein and your real portion. All 100 items were filtered for this lens — table rank is not an automatic recommendation.

Calorie spread

Items here range from 0.06 kcal to 380 kcal per 100 g. A top fiber pick can still be calorie-dense — pair it with vegetables and water when building the meal.

Practical tip

Pick two or three top items, compare Protein ratio with calories and build your real portion before deciding what enters your routine.

How to interpret this page

🔥 Calories: Calories show energy per 100 g and help you compare portion impact across foods. Use them with protein and carbs to see whether an option fits maintenance, deficit, or surplus goals. A low score does not mean a food is ‘bad’ — it reflects nutrient density for general health, not your specific plan.

💪 Protein: Protein per 100 g shows how concentrated a food is as a protein source. Higher values support muscle recovery, satiety, and meal balance when that is your priority. Compare foods on this page rather than judging a single macro in isolation.

🌾 Carbs: Carbs matter most in context: training days, ketogenic diets, and endurance goals change what ‘good’ looks like. Powders such as maltodextrin score lower on our general-health scale because they are energy-dense with little protein, fiber, or micronutrients — not because they are never useful.

🥑 Fat: Fat carries more than twice the calories per gram than protein or carbs, so small portion changes matter. Moderate fat levels can support hormones and absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. Use this column with calories when balancing satiety and energy density.

Tip: combine the table with your goal — weight loss, muscle gain, low carb, endurance, or general health. The score helps compare options on this page; it does not replace medical or sports-nutrition advice.

Nutrition facts (per 100g)

The data shown is filtered to match this page’s topic.

The NutriDecide score (1–10) ranks foods on this page by protein, nutrient density, fiber, and a general-health lens — not by taste or whether they fit a specific diet. Low scores (e.g. maltodextrin) usually mean fewer nutrients per calorie; high scores (e.g. soy protein isolate) mean stronger protein and micronutrient density. It is a comparison tool: a low score does not forbid a food when it matches your goal.

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFatFiberScore
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Cola, without added sugars, with sweetener(s) and no caffeine

0,10,10,199,70,5 10/10
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Ling, cooked

98,024,50,073,90,0 6/10
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Common sole, grilled/pan-fried without added fat

94,423,60,075,60,0 6/10
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Tea, brewed, no added sugars

0,40,10,099,70,0 4/10
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Gelatin, dried

348,086,90,011,30,0 10/10
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Pollock, cooked

97,824,40,074,10,0 6/10
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Pouting, raw

81,319,70,078,90,0 6/10
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Ray, roasted/baked

96,323,00,075,90,0 6/10
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Nursehound or lesser spotted dogfish, raw

97,823,30,075,20,0 6/10
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Blood, beef, raw

82,119,50,880,50,0 6/10
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Blue ling, raw

79,618,90,079,60,0 6/10
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Pacific cod, raw

64,815,30,084,00,0 5/10
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Haddock, grilled/pan-fried without added fat

84,920,00,079,70,0 6/10
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Haddock, steamed

89,020,90,078,30,0 6/10
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Guinea fowl, breast, raw

107,025,10,075,30,0 6/10
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Pollack, raw

75,517,70,080,80,0 5/10
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Haddock, smoked

97,022,60,075,00,0 6/10
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Ray, raw

91,921,40,576,80,0 6/10
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Saithe, cooked

99,723,11,075,50,0 6/10
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Frog, leg, raw

70,016,20,782,00,0 5/10
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Burbot, raw

77,017,80,080,60,0 5/10
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Northern pike, roasted/baked

100,023,10,074,70,0 6/10
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Turkey, escalope, grilled/pan-fried

124,028,50,066,30,0 6/10
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Brown meagre, raw

87,220,00,078,00,0 6/10
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Frog, leg, grilled/pan-fried without added fat

95,721,90,076,70,0 6/10
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Saithe, raw

82,518,80,079,40,0 6/10
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Egg white, powder

356,081,17,85,80,0 10/10
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Pinkspotted shrimp, boiled

117,026,60,071,20,0 6/10
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Haddock, raw

76,217,31,080,40,0 5/10
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Yeast extract spread

187,042,43,526,7 7/10
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Cod, salted, dried

210,047,61,134,20,0 8/10
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White shrimp or tropical shrimp (rose), boiled

97,522,10,173,90,0 6/10
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Egg white, raw

48,110,90,787,60,0 5/10
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Norway lobster, boiled/cooked in water

92,620,90,076,30,0 6/10
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Shrimp or prawn, farmed, boiled (average)

100,022,50,673,60,0 6/10
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Shrimp or prawn, boiled

91,320,50,274,90,0 6/10
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Alaska pollock, raw

72,616,30,581,20,2 5/10
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Tropical tiger prawn, boiled

101,022,60,873,50,0 6/10
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Tonguesole, raw

70,315,70,582,30,0 5/10
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Yellowfin tuna, raw

112,025,01,071,60,0 6/10
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Chicken, breast, without skin, raw, label rouge

113,025,20,073,80,0 6/10
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European bass, raw

86,119,10,978,10,0 5/10
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Crayfish, cooked

73,516,30,681,60,0 5/10
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Pangasius, filets, cooked

79,017,50,080,60,0 5/10
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Prawn, "bouquet", wild, boiled

103,022,80,074,60,0 6/10
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Atlantic halibut, raw

96,521,20,076,80,0 6/10
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Turkey, escalope, raw

108,023,70,074,90,0 6/10
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Preserved gizzards, duck, canned

148,032,40,063,41,0 7/10
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Common sole, fried

72,215,80,083,00,0 5/10
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Grouper, raw

85,218,60,778,60,0 5/10

Vitamins and minerals

Showing top foods: 12 / 100
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Food

Cola, without added sugars, with sweetener(s) and no caffeine

Minerals

Calcium
Iron
Magnesium
Phosphorus
Potassium
Sodium
Zinc

Vitamins

Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
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Food

Ling, cooked

Minerals

Calcium
Iron
Magnesium
Phosphorus
Potassium
Sodium
Zinc

Vitamins

Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
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Food

Common sole, grilled/pan-fried without added fat

Minerals

Calcium
Iron
Magnesium
Phosphorus
Potassium
Sodium
Zinc

Vitamins

Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
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Food

Tea, brewed, no added sugars

Minerals

Calcium
Iron
Magnesium
Phosphorus
Potassium
Sodium
Zinc

Vitamins

Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
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Food

Gelatin, dried

Minerals

Calcium
Iron
Magnesium
Phosphorus
Potassium
Sodium
Zinc

Vitamins

Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
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Food

Pollock, cooked

Minerals

Calcium
Iron
Magnesium
Phosphorus
Potassium
Sodium
Zinc

Vitamins

Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
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Food

Pouting, raw

Minerals

Calcium
Iron
Magnesium
Phosphorus
Potassium
Sodium
Zinc

Vitamins

Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
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Food

Ray, roasted/baked

Minerals

Calcium
Iron
Magnesium
Phosphorus
Potassium
Sodium
Zinc

Vitamins

Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
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Food

Nursehound or lesser spotted dogfish, raw

Minerals

Calcium
Iron
Magnesium
Phosphorus
Potassium
Sodium
Zinc

Vitamins

Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
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Food

Blood, beef, raw

Minerals

Calcium
Iron
Magnesium
Phosphorus
Potassium
Sodium
Zinc

Vitamins

Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
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Food

Blue ling, raw

Minerals

Calcium
Iron
Magnesium
Phosphorus
Potassium
Sodium
Zinc

Vitamins

Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
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Food

Pacific cod, raw

Minerals

Calcium
Iron
Magnesium
Phosphorus
Potassium
Sodium
Zinc

Vitamins

Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12

Analysis

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Protein

Low

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Carbs

Low

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Fat

High

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Calories

Low

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Summary

Decide better

Frequently asked questions

What is the Foods with better protein ratio for keto diet list for?

It groups 100 filtered foods; Gelatin, dried is a standout for the weight management angle.

Where to start in the table?

Start with Cola, without added sugars, with sweetener(s) and no caffeine, Ling, cooked, Common sole, grilled/pan-fried without added fat and compare protein, fiber and calories per 100 g.

How to read the list numbers?

All values are per 100 g. Mentally adjust for the portion you actually eat.

Are values per serving or per 100 g?

On this page, unless noted otherwise, main macros are per 100 g.

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