The primary difference between low carb and keto diets is the amount of carbohydrates consumed. A low carb diet typically involves reducing carbohydrate intake to around 20–50 grams per day, while a keto diet is much stricter, limiting carbohydrate intake to around 5–10 grams per day. As a result, the body enters a state of ketosis on a keto diet, which means it starts to burn fat for energy instead of carbohydrates. Keto diets often involve eating more fat and protein than a low carb diet, and the types of food consumed on a keto diet are often more restrictive. Low carb diets may also involve eating more complex carbohydrates, such as whole grains, whereas keto diets focus on consuming only simple carbohydrates. Ultimately, the goal of both diets is to reduce carbohydrate intake and to reach and maintain a healthy weight.
