Keto vs Low-Fat: Which Wins for Fat Loss?

February 19, 2026
Keto vs Low-Fat: Which Wins for Fat Loss?

The DIETFITS trial and a decade of meta-analyses land in the same place: at equal calories and protein, keto and low-fat produce similar fat loss over 6–12 months.

Where keto has a small edge

Appetite suppression: many people spontaneously eat fewer calories on keto, which drives a bigger deficit without "trying."

Type-2 diabetes management: lower-carb diets consistently improve fasting glucose and HbA1c.

Where low-fat wins

Easier social eating, cheaper, and fewer GI side effects for most people.

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