9. Seitan
3 ounces = 5 g carbohydrates
You might think you have to stay away from seitan—a vegetarian meat substitute made from wheat gluten because, well, it’s made from wheat and wheat has carbs. However, a 3-ounce serving offers just 5 grams of carbs and an impressive 21 grams of protein, per the USDA. Whether you buy it or make your own, you can dress seitan up to taste like meat.
10. Peanut Butter
2 tablespoons peanut butter = 7 g carbohydrates
Peanuts are technically a legume (the same family as beans), so they do have carbohydrates—in this case, 7 grams of carbs per serving. But 2 tablespoons of peanut butter also pack 7 grams of protein and 16 grams of healthy, satiating fats, per the USDA. Many brands of peanut butter are flavored with sugar, including honey and maple syrup. To limit sugar (and carbs), choose those made with only peanuts. Other plain nut butters, like almond butter, cashew butter and pistachio butter, are also great lower-carb choices.