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Keto at Burger King: A Low-Carb Guide

Are you craving a juicy burger from Burger King while following a keto diet? You’re in luck! With a few simple swaps, you can enjoy BK’s flavors without blowing your low-carb goals.

The Keto Challenge at Burger King

Fast food and keto diets may seem like oil and water, but Burger King can be a great choice for keto dieters. Knowing what and how to order is key. While BK doesn’t have a low-carb section on their menu, we’ve got you covered.

Modifying Your Meal

Don’t be afraid to customize your meal! Most keto-friendly changes are simple and take no extra time to prepare. Here are some tips to get you started:

• Leave out bread products like burger buns
• Use lettuce to replace wraps and buns
• Remember that carbs hide in crispy coatings on chicken
• Keep fries off the menu
• Fill up on salads
• Choose water or sparkling water over soda
• Watch for sugary carbs hiding in sauces and dressings

Lowest-Carb Meal at Burger King

The plain Whopper (no bun, of course) is a great low-carb choice:

• Carbs: 0g
• Fat: 14g
• Sodium: 77mg
• Protein: 22g

Keto Breakfast Options

Breakfast just got a whole lot easier! Here are some keto-friendly modifications to make your morning meal a success:

• No croissant, muffin, biscuit, sourdough bread, or French toast
• No hash browns
• No condiments

Some keto breakfast options include:

• Egg-Normous Burrito (no tortilla, no hash browns)
• Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Croissan-wich (no croissant)
• Fully Loaded Croissan-wich with Bacon, Ham, and Sausage (no croissant)
• Fully Loaded Biscuit (no biscuit)

Keto Lunch and Dinner Options

Meat, eggs, and cheese may do the heavy lifting for breakfast, but lunch and dinner options are all about variety. Here are some modifications to keep in mind:

• Ditch the buns
• Do away with ketchup and sauce
• Exchange fries for a side salad
• Be careful with salad dressings

You can order any burger on the menu without the bun and without ketchup or sauce. Some keto options include:

• Whopper with cheese, no bun
• Double Whopper with cheese, no bun
• Bacon King, no bun
• Triple Whopper with Cheese, no bun

Add Some Veggies

Jazz up your burger sans bun by loading it with veggies and toppings like lettuce, tomato, pickle, and onion, each adding only a single gram or so of carbs to your meal.

Keto-Approved Condiments

While ketchup is a keto no-no, mayonnaise and mustard get the green light.

Takeaway

Eating keto at a fast-food restaurant specializing in burgers may seem like an impossible task, but it’s really quite simple. By making a few easy changes, you can enjoy the flame-broiled flavor you love without blowing your low-carb goals.