Table 3.

Ketogenic diet vs. the Australian guide to healthy eating.

Ketogenic diet	Australian guide to healthy eating
< 50 g of carbohydrates per day Total daily calories: 70–80% fat 5–10% carbohydrates 10–20% protein	Plenty of vegetables of different types and colors, and legumes/beans Fruit Grain (cereal) foods, mostly wholegrain and/or high cereal fiber varieties, such as breads, cereals, rice, pasta, noodles, polenta, couscous, oats, quinoa, and barley Lean meats and poultry, fish, eggs, tofu, nuts and seeds, and legumes/beans Milk, yogurt, cheese, and/or their alternatives, mostly reduced fat