# How do different types of ketogenic diets vary in macronutrient composition?

The **standard ketogenic diet (SKD)** is the most researched and recommended type of ketogenic diet. It is a very low-carb, moderate-protein, and high-fat diet. The SKD typically consists of 70% fat, 20% protein, and 10% carbs.

A **high-protein ketogenic diet** is similar to the SKD but includes more protein. The ratio is often 60% fat, 35% protein, and 5% carbs.

There are other types of ketogenic diets, but they are more advanced methods primarily used by bodybuilders or athletes. These include the **cyclical ketogenic diet (CKD)** and the **targeted ketogenic diet (TKD)**. The CKD involves periods of higher-carb refeeds, such as 5 ketogenic days followed by 2 high-carb days. The TKD allows you to add carbs around workouts.

In addition to these classifications, ketogenic diets can also be categorized by their daily calorie intake. These categories include:

* **Very-low-calorie ketogenic diet (VLCKD)** with less than 700 to 800 kcal/day, carbohydrate intake <30–50 g/day, lipid intake of up to 30 to 40 g/day, and protein intake of 0.8 to 1.2 g/kg of body weight per day
* **Low-calorie ketogenic diet (LCKD)** with at least 700 to 800 kcal/day but less than the daily caloric requirement total energy expenditure (TEE), carbohydrate intake <30–50 g/day, lipid intake >30 to 40 g/day
* **Isocaloric ketogenic diet (ICKD)** with caloric intake in line with the daily TEE requirement, carbohydrate intake <30–50 g/day, lipid intake >70–80% of daily calorie intake

The term **Therapeutic Ketogenic Diet** is sometimes used to refer to severely restricted diets in both carbohydrate and protein, typically used in the treatment of epilepsy and cancer.

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