Table 1: Food groups included or excluded in the following diets: Mediterranean, Atkins, and Ketogenic.

 

 

Low-carbohydrate, high-fat (LCHF)

 

Mediterranean

Atkins

Ketogenic

Seafood

Allowed

Allowed

Allowed

Poultry

Allowed

Allowed

Allowed

Red Meat

In Moderation

Allowed

Allowed

Nuts

Allowed

Allowed

Allowed

Whole grains

Allowed

Restricted

Restricted

Sugars

Restricted

Restricted

Restricted

Legumes

Allowed

Restricted

Restricted

Starchy Vegetables

Allowed

Restricted

Restricted

Non-starchy Vegetables

Allowed

Allowed

Allowed

Starchy Fruits

Allowed

Restricted

Restricted

Non-starchy Fruits

Allowed

Allowed

Allowed

Low-fat Dairy

Allowed

Allowed

Allowed

High-fat Dairy

In Moderation

In Moderation

Allowed

Vegetable oil

Allowed

In Moderation

Allowed