German keto guide
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Keto friendliness
German cuisine is manageable for keto dieters, but requires active avoidance of ubiquitous high-carb sides and sauces.
Top ingredients
Excellent traditional keto ingredients include various sausages (scrutinize ingredients), roasted or grilled pork, beef, and fermented cabbage like sauerkraut.
Danger zones
The biggest carb traps are omnipresent potatoes (fried, boiled, mashed), dumplings (Knödel), pasta (Spätzle), bread, and flour-thickened gravies or sweetened red cabbage (Rotkohl).
Best for
This cuisine works best for diligent keto dieters who are comfortable requesting modifications, omitting sides, and focusing primarily on meat-heavy dishes.
What to drink
Drinks you will see at German restaurants, cafés and stalls, rated the same way as the food.
Order these
- KetoSparkling Mineral Water Mineralwasser · 0g net carbs as usually served
- Ask firstMilk Coffee Milchkaffee · 12g net carbs as usually servedOrder a 'Kaffee schwarz' or an espresso with a splash of milk instead.
Skip these
- SkipApple Spritzer Apfelschorle · 17g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order mineralwasser instead.
- SkipFruit Malt Soda Fassbrause · 23g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order mineralwasser instead.
- SkipCola-Orange Mix Cola-Mix · 29g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order mineralwasser instead.
- SkipChildren's Punch Kinderpunsch · 30g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order hot tea instead.
- SkipMalt Soda Malzbier · 34g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order mineralwasser instead.
- SkipIced Coffee Sundae Eiskaffee · 35g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order kaffee schwarz instead.
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Gebratenes Fischfilet (ohne Panade und Kartoffeln)
Pan-fried Fish Fillet (without breading and potatoes)
A fresh fish fillet (e.g., Zander (pike-perch) or Forelle (trout)) lightly seasoned and pan-fried until golden…
1 net1 total0 fibre36 protein30 fat415 kcal
Gebratenes Fischfilet mit Kräuterbutter
Pan-Fried Fish Fillet with Herb Butter
Fresh fish fillet (such as cod, salmon, or plaice) pan-fried to perfection, served simply with a generous knob…
2 net3 total1 fibre50 protein55 fat700 kcal
Leberkäse mit Spiegelei (ohne Brot)
Bavarian Meatloaf with Fried Egg (without bread)
A finely ground, baked meatloaf-like specialty (often pork and beef), traditionally served hot with a fried eg…
2 net2 total0 fibre47 protein72.5 fat840 kcal
Bratwurst (ohne Brötchen und Pommes)
Grilled German Sausage (without bun and fries)
A classic grilled sausage, typically made from pork or a mix of meats, seasoned and grilled to perfection. The…
3 net3 total0 fibre30 protein50 fat570 kcal
Forelle Müllerin Art (ohne Panade)
Pan-Fried Trout (No Flour Dredging) with Butter and Lemon
A whole fresh trout, pan-fried until crispy, traditionally dredged in flour. For keto, it's prepared without t…
3 net4 total1 fibre60 protein65 fat850 kcal
Forelle ohne Mehl "Müllerin Art"
Pan-Fried Trout (Flour-Free) with Lemon-Butter Sauce and Green Beans
A classic preparation of whole trout, typically pan-fried in butter and served with lemon and parsley. The tra…
3 net4 total1 fibre60 protein60 fat800 kcal
Frikadellen (Keto-freundlich, ohne Semmelbrösel)
Pan-fried German Meat Patties (Keto-friendly, without breadcrumbs)
Savory pan-fried meat patties, typically made from ground beef and/or pork, seasoned with herbs and spices. Th…
3 net4 total1 fibre45 protein50 fat630 kcal
Bratwurst mit Senf und Sauerkraut
Grilled Bratwurst with Mustard and Sauerkraut
Grilled or pan-fried German sausage (Bratwurst), typically made from pork or veal, served with tangy sauerkrau…
4 net8 total4 fibre45 protein55 fat700 kcal
Gemischter Aufschnitt (ohne Brot und Kartoffelsalat)
Assorted German Cold Cuts (without bread and potato salad)
A generous platter featuring a selection of various German cured and cooked meats (such as ham, salami, liverw…
4 net5 total1 fibre60 protein75 fat915 kcal
Leberkäse mit Spiegelei
Baked Meatloaf (Leberkäse) with Fried Egg
A savory, finely ground meatloaf (traditionally pork, beef, and bacon) baked until it forms a crispy brown cru…
4 net5 total1 fibre55 protein58 fat750 kcal
Leberkäse mit Spiegelei und Keto-Beilage
Pan-Fried Leberkäse with Fried Egg and Green Salad
A German meatloaf made from finely ground beef, pork, and bacon, typically baked and then pan-fried into thick…
4 net6 total2 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
Ungeröstetes Wiener Schnitzel mit Keto-Beilagen
Unbreaded Veal Schnitzel with Keto Sides
A thinly pounded veal cutlet, pan-fried to a golden crisp. Typically served breaded with lemon and potato sala…
4 net5 total1 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
Weisswurst mit süßem Senf (Keto-Modifiziert)
Bavarian White Sausage with German Mustard (No Pretzel)
Traditional Bavarian white sausage, made from veal and pork back bacon, seasoned with parsley, lemon zest, and…
4 net5 total1 fibre40 protein48 fat600 kcal
Eisbein (Geschmort oder Gekocht) mit Sauerkraut
Braised or Boiled Pork Hock with Sauerkraut
A robust German dish featuring a tender, often fatty, pork hock (either boiled for a softer texture or braised…
5 net10 total5 fibre80 protein95 fat1200 kcal
Gegrilltes Rinderfilet / Steak
Grilled Beef Fillet / Steak
A classic grilled beef fillet or steak, a staple in German restaurants. Often served with herb butter and vari…
5 net7 total2 fibre70 protein80 fat1000 kcal
Matjesfilet mit Zwiebeln (ohne Brot und Kartoffeln)
Young Pickled Herring Fillets with Onions (without bread and potatoes)
Delicately cured young herring fillets, a traditional North German delicacy, typically served with thinly slic…
5 net6 total1 fibre36 protein30 fat415 kcal
Rinderroulade (ohne Knödel und Sauce)
Braised Beef Rolls (without dumplings and traditional sauce)
Thin slices of beef rolled around a savory filling of bacon, pickled gherkins, onions, and mustard, then slow-…
5 net7 total2 fibre62.5 protein37.5 fat590 kcal
Schweinshaxe (Keto-modifiziert, ohne Beilagen)
Crispy Pork Hock (Keto-Modified, without traditional sides)
A whole roasted or braised pork hock, known for its succulent meat and remarkably crispy skin. In its keto ver…
5 net7 total2 fibre200 protein280 fat3320 kcal
Spargel mit Sauce Hollandaise und Schinken
Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce and Ham
A highly prized seasonal dish in spring, featuring tender white asparagus spears (Spargel) typically served wi…
5 net10 total5 fibre35 protein70 fat800 kcal
Weißwurst
Bavarian White Sausage without Pretzel, with Plain Mustard
A traditional Bavarian white sausage, gently poached, made from finely minced veal and pork back bacon, season…
5 net6 total1 fibre35 protein40 fat520 kcal
Bratwurst mit Sauerkraut
Grilled Sausage with Sauerkraut
Classic grilled or pan-fried German sausage, typically pork, served alongside tangy, fermented sauerkraut. Thi…
6 net10 total4 fibre40 protein65 fat800 kcal
Bratwurst ohne Brötchen mit Kraut
Grilled Sausage without Bun with Sauerkraut
Two hearty grilled German bratwurst sausages, served without the traditional bread roll, accompanied by a gene…
6 net10 total4 fibre41 protein61 fat800 kcal
Forelle 'Müllerin Art'
Pan-Fried Trout with Brown Butter, Almonds, and Green Salad (No Potatoes)
A fresh whole trout, pan-fried until golden and flaky, served with a rich brown butter sauce, toasted almond s…
6 net10 total4 fibre65 protein65 fat850 kcal
Forelle 'Müllerin Art' (Unfloured)
Pan-Fried Trout Miller's Style (Unfloured)
A classic German fish dish featuring a whole trout, pan-fried to perfection with ample butter, lemon, and pars…
6 net10 total4 fibre65 protein80 fat1000 kcal
Gebratene Forelle (ohne Mehl) mit brauner Butter und Spargel
Pan-Fried Trout (No Flour) with Brown Butter and Asparagus
A whole pan-fried trout, deboned, served simply with a generous amount of nutty brown butter and a side of fre…
6 net10 total4 fibre55 protein60 fat800 kcal
Gebratener Karpfen
Fried Carp
A traditional fish dish, especially common around holidays in southern Germany. Carp is often pan-fried, somet…
6 net8 total2 fibre55 protein75 fat950 kcal
Gebratenes Rotbarschfilet mit Buttergemüse
Pan-fried Redfish Fillet with Buttered Vegetables
A tender fillet of redfish (Rotbarsch) pan-fried until golden, served with a generous side of buttered low-car…
6 net10 total4 fibre45 protein55 fat700 kcal
Gegrilltes Steak mit Keto Beilagen
Grilled Steak with Keto Sides
A generously sized grilled steak (e.g., Rumpsteak, Ribeye), cooked to your preference, served with a selection…
6 net10 total4 fibre75 protein85 fat1100 kcal
Glutenfreie Frikadellen mit Gedünstetem Kohl
Gluten-Free German Meat Patties with Steamed Cabbage
Savory German meat patties, typically made from ground pork or a mix, seasoned and pan-fried. The keto version…
6 net10 total4 fibre65 protein55 fat800 kcal
Sauerkraut mit Kassler und Bratwurst
Sauerkraut with Smoked Pork and Bratwurst
A hearty German classic featuring naturally fermented cabbage (sauerkraut) braised with smoked pork (Kassler) …
6 net12 total6 fibre70 protein90 fat1100 kcal
Schweinebraten mit Keto-Beilagen
Roast Pork with Keto Sides
Succulent slow-roasted pork shoulder, often with a crispy crackling, served with a rich, savory gravy. Traditi…
6 net8 total2 fibre65 protein70 fat900 kcal
Schweineschnitzel Natur mit Gemüse
Unbreaded Pork Schnitzel with Steamed Vegetables
A pan-fried pork cutlet, prepared 'Natur' (unbreaded), seasoned and cooked in ample butter or oil, served with…
6 net10 total4 fibre50 protein70 fat850 kcal
Schweinshaxe mit Keto Beilagen
Crispy Pork Hock with Keto Sides
A traditional Bavarian dish featuring a large, slow-roasted or boiled then grilled pork knuckle with incredibl…
6 net10 total4 fibre110 protein130 fat1500 kcal
Schweinshaxe mit Sauerkraut
Roasted Pork Knuckle with Sauerkraut
A robust dish of a whole roasted pork knuckle, renowned for its tender meat and exceptionally crispy skin, ser…
6 net10 total4 fibre70 protein90 fat1100 kcal
Spargel mit Hollandaise, Schinken und Gekochtem Ei
White Asparagus with Hollandaise, Ham, and Boiled Egg
A seasonal German delicacy featuring tender white asparagus, generously covered in rich Hollandaise sauce, and…
6 net12 total6 fibre30 protein60 fat700 kcal
Ungemehlte Forelle 'Müllerin Art' mit Buttergemüse
Unfloured Trout 'Miller's Style' with Buttered Vegetables
Fresh trout, pan-fried until crispy, traditionally lightly dusted with flour. This keto version omits the flou…
6 net10 total4 fibre60 protein45 fat700 kcal
Bratwurst
Grilled Bratwurst Sausage with Sugar-Free Mustard and Sauerkraut
A classic German sausage, typically pan-fried or grilled. Often served with a bread roll, mashed potatoes, or …
7 net10 total3 fibre45 protein70 fat800 kcal
Gebratene Schweinshaxe (Roast Pork Hock)
Crispy Pork Hock with Sauerkraut (No Dumplings)
A hearty Bavarian specialty featuring a whole pork hock, slow-roasted until the skin is crispy and the meat is…
7 net10 total3 fibre90 protein90 fat1200 kcal
Gegrillte Bratwurst mit Senf und Beilagensalat
Grilled Bratwurst with Mustard and Side Salad
Two large, pan-fried or grilled German sausages, typically made from finely minced pork (or a mix), served wit…
7 net10 total3 fibre50 protein80 fat950 kcal
Gegrillter Lachs mit Keto-Gemüse
Grilled Salmon with Keto Vegetables
A perfectly grilled salmon fillet, rich in omega-3s, served with a selection of sautéed or steamed low-carb ve…
7 net12 total5 fibre60 protein70 fat900 kcal
Keto-Frikadellen mit Blumenkohlpüree
Keto German Meatballs with Cauliflower Mash
Pan-fried, savory German meatballs (Frikadellen) made without breadcrumbs, served with a creamy cauliflower ma…
7 net12 total5 fibre60 protein70 fat900 kcal
Matjes
Pickled Herring with Dill Cream and Onions
Delicate, young brined herring fillets, mild in flavor and exceptionally tender, typically served with a fresh…
7 net10 total3 fibre35 protein50 fat600 kcal
Matjesfilet (Ohne Kartoffeln oder Brot)
Pickled Herring Fillets with Sour Cream and Onions (No Potatoes or Bread)
Matjes are young, lightly brined herring fillets, a popular delicacy in northern Germany. They are typically s…
7 net8 total1 fibre40 protein50 fat650 kcal
Schweinebraten (Roast Pork)
German Roast Pork with Braised Cabbage (No Dumplings)
A classic German slow-roasted pork dish, typically from the shoulder or neck, known for its tender meat and ri…
7 net8 total1 fibre80 protein65 fat900 kcal
Spargel mit Sauce Hollandaise und Kochschinken
White Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce and Cooked Ham
A quintessential seasonal German dish featuring tender, steamed white asparagus spears, generously topped with…
7 net12 total5 fibre35 protein68 fat800 kcal
Gebratene Ente mit Rotkohl (Keto-Modifiziert)
Roast Duck with Braised Red Cabbage (No Dumplings or Sweetener)
Roasted duck, a festive German dish, known for its rich, fatty meat and crispy skin. The duck itself is excell…
8 net12 total4 fibre70 protein85 fat1100 kcal
Gebratener Leberkäse mit Spiegelei und Gurkensalat
Pan-Fried Bavarian Meatloaf with Fried Egg and Cucumber Salad
Thick slices of pan-fried Leberkäse (a fine-textured meatloaf/sausage loaf) served with a sunny-side-up fried …
8 net10 total2 fibre55 protein75 fat900 kcal
Grünkohl mit Pinkel
Braised Kale with Smoked Pinkel Sausage (No Potatoes)
A traditional North German winter dish. Hearty kale is slow-braised with generous amounts of pork fat (often p…
8 net15 total7 fibre45 protein75 fat900 kcal
Hähnchenbrust mit Pilzrahmsoße und Brokkoli
Chicken Breast with Creamy Mushroom Sauce and Broccoli
A pan-fried or grilled chicken breast served with a rich, creamy mushroom sauce. A common offering in German r…
8 net12 total4 fibre65 protein45 fat700 kcal
Hähnchenbrust mit Pilzrahmsoße und Keto-Gemüse
Chicken Breast with Creamy Mushroom Sauce and Steamed Broccoli
Pan-fried or roasted chicken breast served with a rich, creamy mushroom sauce. This is a common and versatile …
8 net10 total2 fibre60 protein60 fat800 kcal
Kassler
Smoked Pork Loin Chop with Sauerkraut (No Potatoes or Red Cabbage)
A thick cut of lightly smoked and cured pork loin, pan-fried or roasted, served alongside a generous portion o…
8 net12 total4 fibre80 protein45 fat750 kcal
Kassler mit Sauerkraut
Smoked Pork Chop with Sauerkraut
Juicy, smoked pork chop (Kassler) served with a generous portion of tangy sauerkraut. A classic German pairing…
8 net12 total4 fibre60 protein70 fat900 kcal
Kassler (oft mit Sauerkraut)
Smoked Pork Loin (often with Sauerkraut)
Thick slices of cured and smoked pork loin, known for its mild, savory, and smoky flavor. Commonly served with…
8 net12 total4 fibre70 protein60 fat850 kcal
Leberkäse
Bavarian Meatloaf (Leberkäse) with Fried Egg and Low-Carb Mustard (No Bread or Potato Salad)
A thick slice of savory, finely ground baked meatloaf (traditionally pork and beef), seared until golden, and …
8 net10 total2 fibre60 protein60 fat800 kcal
Obatzda
Bavarian Cheese Spread with Vegetable Crudités
A spicy and creamy Bavarian cheese spread crafted from aged Camembert, butter, finely chopped onion, and papri…
8 net12 total4 fibre30 protein60 fat700 kcal
Rindergulasch (Keto-modifiziert, ohne Beilagen)
Beef Goulash Stew (Keto-modified, without traditional sides)
A rich and hearty stew featuring tender chunks of beef slow-cooked with onions, paprika, and other aromatic sp…
8 net11 total3 fibre80 protein40 fat680 kcal
Weißer Spargel mit Hollandaise und Kochschinken
White Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce and Boiled Ham
A classic seasonal dish featuring tender steamed white asparagus spears, generously coated in a rich, buttery …
8 net12 total4 fibre45 protein70 fat850 kcal
Wurstsalat
German Sausage Salad
A refreshing and savory salad made with thinly sliced cooked sausage (often Lyoner or Bierwurst), finely slice…
8 net10 total2 fibre40 protein50 fat650 kcal
Hähnchenbrust mit Pilzrahmsoße
Chicken Breast with Creamy Mushroom Sauce and Low-Carb Vegetables
Pan-fried chicken breast smothered in a rich, creamy mushroom sauce. Served without traditional high-carb side…
9 net12 total3 fibre70 protein70 fat950 kcal
Kassler mit Sauerkraut und grünen Bohnen
Smoked Pork Chop with Sauerkraut and Green Beans
A succulent smoked pork chop (Kassler) served with tangy sauerkraut and a side of buttered green beans, omitti…
9 net16 total7 fibre49 protein57 fat760 kcal
Questions people ask
What can I eat at a German restaurant on keto?
Good orders that are keto as served include Gebratenes Fischfilet mit Kräuterbutter (2g net carbs), Bratwurst mit Senf und Sauerkraut (4g net carbs), Spargel mit Sauce Hollandaise und Schinken (5g net carbs), Bratwurst mit Sauerkraut (6g net carbs), Gebratenes Rotbarschfilet mit Buttergemüse (6g net carbs) and Sauerkraut mit Kassler und Bratwurst (6g net carbs). Of the 1,503 German dishes in this guide, 190 are keto as served.
Is German food keto-friendly?
Keto Atlas rates German food "Navigable" for keto. German cuisine is manageable for keto dieters, but requires active avoidance of ubiquitous high-carb sides and sauces.
What German dishes should I avoid on keto?
The biggest carb traps are omnipresent potatoes (fried, boiled, mashed), dumplings (Knödel), pasta (Spätzle), bread, and flour-thickened gravies or sweetened red cabbage (Rotkohl). Dishes to skip include Rindergulasch ohne Saucenbinder mit (18g), Zwiebelrostbraten ohne Spätzle mit grünem (18g), Zwiebelrostbraten (16g) and Currywurst (23g).
How do I order German food keto-style?
Many dishes become keto with one small request. For Gebratenes Fischfilet: say "Please prepare the Gebratenes Fischfilet without Panade or flour. No potato sides. I'd like steamed green vegetables or a simple green salad instead." For Leberkäse mit Spiegelei: say "I'd like the Leberkäse with Spiegelei without Brötchen or potato salad. Please serve with plain mustard, checking for sugar, or a small side salad."
What can I drink at a German restaurant on keto?
Keto-friendly as served: Sparkling Mineral Water. Fine with a small request (usually no sugar or syrup): Milk Coffee. Skip sugary drinks such as Apple Spritzer, Fruit Malt Soda and Cola-Orange Mix.