There’s no shortage of tasty low-carb, high-fat options that work with a keto-friendly eating style. With a little prep ahead of time and a few simple pointers, you can build a shopping list to help you easily find exactly what you need in our stores.
Keto-Friendly Shopping Tips
Read labels: Check nutrition labels — particularly the carbohydrate and sugar content sections — to see if food and beverages are keto-friendly.
We’re here to help: Ask one of our team members for help finding your favorite keto-friendly foods.
Search products by special diet: Use the keto-friendly filter on our website to see what’s available in your store before you shop.
Meal prep ahead: Save time and set yourself up for easy meals by mapping out meals for the week and cooking in advance.
The Starter List
While not comprehensive, these keto-friendly ingredients should set you on your way to fantastic meal options, whether satisfying a sneak snack attack or prepping for multicourse date night perfection.
Produce
Fresh produce has a place on every plate. Here’s how to tell if it’s keto-friendly — vegetables that grow aboveground, like leafy greens, tend to be lower in carbs, while rooted varieties that grow belowground, like potatoes, carrots and onions, are usually higher in carbs.
Our picks:
Asparagus
Avocado
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Cabbage
Cauliflower
Cucumbers
Green beans
Kale
Lettuce
Tomatoes
Raspberries
Spinach
Strawberries
Watermelon
Zucchini
Avoid starchy vegetables and high-carb fruits like: potatoes, sweet potatoes, corn, apples, bananas and mangoes.
Beef, Poultry and Pork
From steak and chicken thighs to no-sugar-added sausage and bacon, having meat on hand can be an easy way to start building hearty meals.
Our picks:
Beef
Bison
Lamb
Pork
Poultry (dark meat)
Avoid battered and breaded meats, meatballs (which could include breadcrumbs), glazed meats and meat served in sweet sauces.
Seafood
Flavorful fish like salmon are high in fat content and can be easy to prepare for quick lunches and dinners.
Our picks:
Cod
Crab
Haddock
Halibut
Lobster
Mackerel
Mussels
Salmon
Sardines
Scallops
Sea bass
Shrimp
Snapper
Swordfish
Trout
Tuna
Avoid battered and breaded seafood, recipes that include breadcrumbs like deviled crab, glazed seafood and seafood served in sweet sauces.
Dairy and Eggs
Eggs, high in both protein and fat, can be a quick meal solution on their own and are a staple in many keto-friendly dishes like frittatas and casseroles. When it comes to dairy, steer clear of sugary options like conventional ice cream, flavored milk and sweetened yogurts.
Our picks:
Cheese
Eggs
Whole milk and cream
Unsweetened yogurt and kefir
Avoid low-fat dairy products, sweetened yogurt and ice cream.
Beverages
Tea, coffee and water are a go-to trio of zero-carb options. From there, you can customize your drinks with milk, cream or unsweetened coconut milks or nutmilks — make sure to check out the sugar content on nutrition labels.
Our picks:
Coffee
Lemon juice
Lime juice
Sparkling water
Tea
Unsweetened plant-based milks (almond, coconut, etc.)
Stevia-sweetened soft drinks and lemonades
Avoid high-carb spirits like beer, premixed cocktails, wine coolers and sangria.
Snacks, Salsas and Dips
Tide yourself over between meals with handy bites like nuts, seeds and keto-friendly crisps.
Our picks:
Cheese crisps
Guacamole
Jerky
Nuts
Olives
Pork cracklings or rinds
Queso
Salsa
Seaweed snacks
Seeds
Looking for more snack ideas? See must-try keto-friendly snacks in Whole Foods Market stores.
Pantry Essentials
Keep a stock of cooking fats like ghee or olive, sunflower, grapeseed and canola oils along with sauces and broths. For keto-friendly baking, check out nut-based flours and refined sugar alternatives like stevia, erythritol and monk fruit extract.
Our picks:
Avocado oil
Baking soda
Basil pesto
Bone broth
Cacao nibs
Canola oil
Cocoa powder
Coconut milk
Dressings and marinades
Erythritol
Flavor extracts
Ghee
Nut butters
Nut flours
Olive oil
Pickles
Sauerkraut
Stevia extract
Ready to build your grocery list?
Download the Whole Foods Market app to access your shopping list. Use the Products tab to search for your favorite keto-friendly products or filter results by other dietary preferences, sales and deals, local brands and more. Add what you need to your list for your next trip to your local store.
The information provided on this website is not intended as medical or health care information or advice. Please consult your health care professional(s) regarding all matters related to your diet and health.
