Keto Thai foods

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The Thai cuisine is rich in flavor, taste, appearance and has many herbs and spices that are known to have medicinal benefits. In fact, in 2017, seven Thai dishes appeared on a list of the "World's 50 Best Foods"—an online poll of 35,000 people worldwide by CNN Travel, including tom yam goong (4th), pad Thai (5th), som tam (6th), massaman curry (10th), green curry (19th), Thai fried rice (24th) and mu nam tok (36th).

Thai food
Thai food

Types of Thai foods[edit | edit source]

According to Wikipedia's article on Thai cuisine, Thai food can be categorized as the following four categories:

  1. Tom (boiled dishes),
  2. Yam (spicy salads),
  3. Tam (pounded foods), and
  4. Gaeng (curries).

Influence of Indian and other cuisines[edit | edit source]

The Thai cuisine, (as well the Thai language which was based on Sanskrit, an ancient Indian language), is heavily influenced by the Indian cuisine with some influence from the cuisines from Malaysia & Indonesia, and China. For example, the deep-fries, stir-fries, and steamed dishes derive from Chinese cooking, while most curries and the rich spices are influenced by the Indian cuisine.

Keto / low carb Thai foods list[edit | edit source]

Tom yum loong: Tom yum koong is a spicy clear broth. It is made with shrimp, lemongrass, kaffir, lime leaves, scallions, mushrooms and fresh chili.

Tom Yum Soup
Tom Yum Soup

Pad Thai: Pad thai is a dish that includes stir-fried noodle. Instead of using regular noodles, you can use miracle noodles or better than noodles which are made from shiitake mushrooms. In addition to the noodles, it also takes bell peppers, scallions one type of protein such as shrimp, chicken, pork, beef or tofu. It also takes peanuts, scrambled egg, bean sprouts, sliced avocado on the side.

Som tom: Som tom is a spicy papaya salad dish tossed with shredded green papaya, red onion, shredded carrots, cherry tomatoes, lime juice, fresh string beans, coconut, chili and fresh garlic.

Massaman curry: Massaman curry is a type of coconut curry that includes flavors such as cardamon, cinnamon, cloves, cumin, anise star, nutmeg, and chili peppers and it is usually served with and any protein such as shrimp, chicken, pork, beef or tofu. Goes well with sliced Avocado.

Green curry: Green curry is made from green chilies, coconut milk, bell peppers, and some protein such as shrimp, chicken, pork, beef or tofu and veggies such as string beans, broccoli etc.

Pad ki mao (Drunken Noodle): (Miracle Noodle or zucchini noodles) It is made with basil and fresh chili peppers, choice of meat, such as chicken, beef, shrimp, tofu, along with broccoli, coconut, onions, and basil.

Tofu eggplant kra prow: Sauteed tofu with eggplant, onions, basil and chili pepper, coconut amino served over cauliflower rice.

Pad kaprow: Any protein, Thai basil leaves, bell peppers, Thai chilies, coconut Amino and onions serve with cauliflower rice or sauteed over zucchini noodles or miracle noodles.

Thai food gallery[edit | edit source]


Ketogenic food

Keto Thai foods - nutritional values[edit source]

This section provides a detailed list of Keto Thai foods, particularly focusing on their suitability for a low-carb or ketogenic diet. The table columns are color-coded for your convenience:

Name Food group Keto friendliness Calories Fat Protein Carbohydrate Fiber Net carbohydrates Sugars Saturated fats Serving weight Country
Vanilla caramel latte Beverages, Sweetened beverages High carb 444.4444444 11.11111111 0 81.48148148 0 81.48148148 62.96296296 11.11111111 1 1/3 Tbsp (16 g) Thailand
Toffee chocolate eclairs - 200 g High carb 478 19 2.6 73.9 0.5 73.4 47.5 10.3 200 g Thailand
Special flakes with red berries Cereals and potatoes, Breakfast cereals High carb 370 1.5 7.4 79.9 3.5 76.4 15.6 0.4 Thailand
Sour cola club High carb 338.5914667 0.333333333 4.666666667 77.33333333 0 77.33333333 0.333333333 32g g, 12 pieces Thailand
Shredded red cheddar Milk and dairy products, Cheese Keto friendly 419 34 25 3.5 3.5 21 200 g Thailand
Shortbread with warming stem ginger Sugary snacks, Biscuits and cakes High carb 533 30 3.33 63.3 63.3 20 170g Thailand
Shortbread with dark chocolaté and orange Sugary snacks, Biscuits and cakes High carb 539 30.2 5.3 60.5 0 60.5 20 170 g Thailand
Salttlets Cereals and potatoes, Bread High carb 399 7.5 12 69 3.7 65.3 1.3 90 g Thailand
Salat-fein italienische kräuter Fats and sauces, Dressings and sauces High carb 281 1.8 3 54.1 54.1 32.6 0.2 Thailand
Salat-fein garten-kräuter Fats and sauces, Dressings and sauces High carb 214 2.4 3.4 30.8 30.8 28.6 0.2 Thailand
Royce' potatochip chocorate 190g High carb 607.1428571 42.85714286 3.571428571 50 3.571428571 46.42857143 21.42857143 Thailand
Ritz crackers cheese Salty snacks, Appetizers High carb 507 28.29999924 6.900000095 56.29999924 1.8 54.49999924 14.60000038 27 g Thailand
Ramuneo Keto friendly 18 0 0 4.6 4.6 0 Thailand
Pure clear honey Sugary snacks, Sweets High carb 333 0 0 86.7 0 86.7 0 280 g Thailand
Pascual black cherries creamy yoghurt 125g x Milk and dairy products, Milk and yogurt Medium carb 135 6 3.2 17 0 17 15 4.2 125 g Thailand
Organic brown rice noodle Cereals and potatoes, Cereals High carb 358 2.7 3.6 78 2.8 75.2 0 0 200 g Thailand
Nacho chips cheese flavor Salty snacks, Appetizers High carb 505 24 6.1 68 1 67 11 225 g Thailand
Multigrain puffins cereal Cereals and potatoes, Cereals High carb 325 1.25 7.5 82.5 10 72.5 17.5 0 1 cup (38 g) Thailand
Misura fibrextra Salty snacks, Appetizers High carb 398 9.6 11 61 12 49 6.1 1.1 385g Thailand
Millefoglie d'italia minisnack nocciola Sugary snacks, Pastries High carb 550 33 0.8 55 3 52 28 13 125g Thailand
Meiji milk chocolate Sugary snacks, Chocolate products High carb 559 34.8 7.74 55.3 3.44 51.86 120 g Thailand
Linguine n. 10 Cereals and potatoes, Cereals High carb 354 1.5 13 72 2.5 69.5 2.5 0.5 500g Thailand
Lindt milchshake maracuja Sugary snacks, Biscuits and cakes High carb 557 38 4.8 50 50 100 g Thailand
Lindor heart chocolate tin 50g Sugary snacks, Sweets High carb 623 47.1 4.8 44 44 34.8 96 Thailand
Latte macchiato - 194.4 g Beverages, Sweetened beverages High carb 412 18.5 20.6 41.2 0 41.2 12.3 194.4 g Thailand
Iso-pro keto friendly 341 0 79.4 3 3 0 0 Thailand
Hersheys dark chocolate Sugary snacks, Chocolate products Low carb 83 5.5 1 7.3 0 7.3 15g Thailand
Haribo fruity basket Sugary snacks, Sweets High carb 343 0 6.67 80 0 80 53.3 0 80 g Thailand
Glucomannan pure powder from konjac root High carb 250 0 0 100 50 50 0 0 1.5 Tbsp (20 g) Thailand
Glace cookies et cream High carb 351 25.60000038 4.699999809 24.89999962 24.89999962 16 Thailand
Galette mais High carb 470 13.99999976 6.000000238 78.00000191 3.000000119 75.00000179 1.000000015 2.00000003 Thailand
Extra virgin olive oil monini Fats and sauces, Fats Keto friendly 824 92 0 0 0 0 0 14 500 ml Thailand
Extended nutrition bar High carb 357.1428571 11.9047619 21.42857143 57.14285714 57.14285714 26.19047619 5.952380952 1 BAR (42 g) Thailand
Digestive crackers original flavor Sugary snacks, Biscuits and cakes High carb 484 21.3 7.2 62.9 3.6 59.3 10.3 29 g Thailand
Delfi choco hazelnut spread Sugary snacks, Sweets High carb 568 36.4 2.6 56.4 2 54.4 8.4 350g Thailand
Creme filled rolled wafers Sugary snacks, Biscuits and cakes High carb 480 20 4 72 0 72 375 g Thailand
Cookies russian name alenka High carb 450 15 7 71 3.2 67.8 8 Thailand
Choco like Medium carb 109 1.299999952 0.800000012 12.80000019 12.80000019 12.19999981 1.299999952 Thailand
Chifferini regati no 38 Cereals and potatoes, Cereals High carb 351 1.5 9 72 72 3 0.5 500g Thailand
Banana flavored milk Milk and dairy products, Milk and yogurt Medium carb 80 2.5 2 12.5 0 12.5 10 1.75 Thailand
Apetina keto friendly 162 16.5 0 2.1 250 ml Thailand
Aceite font oliva Keto friendly 822 91.3 0 0 0 0 13.3 Thailand
Ace saltine cracker Sugary snacks, Biscuits and cakes High carb 484 16.1 10.8 75.3 0 75.3 18.6 g Thailand
2 percent reduced fat milk Milk and dairy products, Milk and yogurt Low carb 50 2.083333333 3.333333333 5 0 5 5 1.25 Thailand

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