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Keto vs. Paleo: What's the Difference?

Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Published on November 11, 2023
Keto: Low-carb, high-fat diet. Paleo: Whole foods, no processed foods.

Key Differences

Keto focuses on high fat, low carbs. Paleo emphasizes whole, unprocessed foods.
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Keto aims for ketosis. Paleo avoids grains and dairy.
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Keto restricts carbs strictly. Paleo permits natural sugars.
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Keto allows dairy. Paleo is grain and legume-free.
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Keto tracks macros. Paleo focuses on food quality.
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Comparison Chart

Primary Focus

Low carb, high fat
Whole, unprocessed foods
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Carb Intake

Very low
Moderate, from natural sources
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Dairy

Allowed
Not allowed
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Grains and Legumes

Allowed in some forms
Strictly avoided
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Tracking

Macros (carbs, fats, proteins)
Not typically required
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Keto and Paleo Definitions

Keto

Restricts carbs.
The keto diet limits carbohydrate intake.
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Paleo

Whole food diet.
He follows a paleo diet for health.
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Keto

Induces ketosis.
Keto helps in achieving ketosis.
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Paleo

Avoids processed foods.
Paleo excludes processed items.
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Keto

High-fat, low-carb diet.
She lost weight on the keto diet.
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Paleo

Grain-free.
The paleo diet eliminates grains.
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Keto

Tracks macros.
Keto involves careful macro tracking.
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Paleo

Dairy-free.
Dairy is not part of paleo.
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Keto

Focuses on fats.
Fats are essential in the keto diet.
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Paleo

Natural eating.
Paleo emphasizes natural food sources.
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Keto

(organic chemistry) The carbonyl group of a ketone.
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Paleo

(informal) paleodiet
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Keto

(informal) ketogenic
A keto diet
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FAQs

Are grains allowed in paleo?

No, grains are excluded from the paleo diet.
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What is a keto diet?

A diet high in fats, low in carbs.
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Is ketosis a goal of paleo?

No, ketosis isn't a specific goal of paleo.
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Can I eat dairy on keto?

Yes, dairy is generally allowed on keto.
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Is dairy permitted in paleo?

No, paleo typically excludes dairy products.
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Does keto restrict carbs?

Yes, keto significantly limits carb intake.
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What is a paleo diet?

A diet based on whole, unprocessed foods.
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Can keto include processed foods?

It can, as long as they're low in carbs.
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How does keto achieve weight loss?

Through ketosis by limiting carb intake.
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What’s the focus of paleo?

Consuming whole, unprocessed foods.
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Are fruits allowed in paleo?

Yes, natural fruits are part of paleo.
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Can I eat fruit on keto?

In moderation, focusing on low-carb fruits.
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Is keto good for athletes?

It varies; some athletes may need more carbs.
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Does paleo help with weight loss?

It can, particularly due to unprocessed food choices.
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Does keto allow natural sugars?

Only in very limited amounts.
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Is paleo or keto more restrictive?

Depends on individual perspective on food groups.
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Do I need to track macros on paleo?

Not typically, focus is more on food quality.
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Can paleo improve health?

Many find health benefits due to whole foods.
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Is keto sustainable long-term?

It depends on individual adaptability and health.
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Are legumes allowed in paleo?

No, paleo excludes legumes.
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