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.
36 matching dishes
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
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Steckerlfisch
Grilled Fish on a Stick
A Bavarian specialty, typically mackerel or whitefish, seasoned and slowly grilled over an open flame while sk…
1 net1 total0 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
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Bierhähnchen (ohne Füllung und Beilagen)
Beer-Can Roast Chicken (without Stuffing or Carb Sides)
A whole chicken roasted to perfection with a can of beer inside, resulting in incredibly moist and flavorful m…
2 net3 total1 fibre80 protein70 fat950 kcal
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Brathähnchen
Half Roasted Chicken (No Potatoes or Bread)
A succulent half or whole chicken, seasoned simply and roasted until the skin is golden brown and crispy, with…
2 net3 total1 fibre80 protein55 fat800 kcal
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Forelle ohne Panade (ähnlich Müllerin Art)
Pan-Fried Trout with Lemon-Butter Sauce (unfloured)
A fresh whole trout, pan-fried to perfection and served with a simple lemon-butter sauce. Modified to be unflo…
2 net3 total1 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
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Gebratene Forelle (Unpaniert)
Pan-Fried Trout (Unfloured) with Butter and Herbs
A whole fresh trout pan-fried in butter and seasoned with herbs, but specifically prepared without the usual f…
2 net3 total1 fibre50 protein50 fat680 kcal
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Kochschinken mit frisch geriebenem Meerrettich
Cooked Ham Slices with Freshly Grated Horseradish (No Bread)
A simple yet flavorful appetizer featuring thinly sliced cooked ham (Kochschinken), often served cold, accompa…
2 net3 total1 fibre40 protein30 fat450 kcal
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Natur Schnitzel
Unbreaded Pork or Veal Cutlet with Lemon
A pan-fried, unbreaded cutlet of pork or veal, seasoned simply and typically served with a wedge of lemon. Thi…
2 net3 total1 fibre65 protein45 fat680 kcal
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Schwarzwälder Schinken mit Essiggurken
Black Forest Ham with Pickles
Thinly sliced, dry-cured, and smoked Black Forest ham, typically served as an appetizer with gherkins (pickles…
2 net3 total1 fibre30 protein25 fat350 kcal
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Soleier (Gekochte Eier in Salzlake)
Pickled Brined Eggs
Hard-boiled eggs traditionally pickled in a salt brine, often served simply with a drizzle of oil, a splash of…
2 net2 total0 fibre24 protein20 fat280 kcal
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Wiener Schnitzel (Ohne Panade)
Pan-fried Veal Schnitzel (Unbreaded)
A classic thinly pounded veal cutlet, pan-fried to perfection without any breading (known as 'Schnitzel Natur'…
2 net2 total0 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
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Zanderfilet unter Kräuter-Käse-Kruste
Pike-perch Fillet with Herb-Cheese Crust
Fresh Zander (pike-perch) fillet baked or pan-fried with a savory crust made from fresh herbs, Parmesan cheese…
2 net4 total2 fibre50 protein50 fat680 kcal
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Ahle Wurst Teller mit Essiggurken und Senf
Ahle Wurst Platter with Pickles and Mustard (No Bread)
A platter featuring authentic Ahle Wurst, a firm, aged, air-dried sausage from Northern Hesse, traditionally m…
3 net5 total2 fibre50 protein55 fat700 kcal
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Bayerisches Brathähnchen (Hendl)
Bavarian Roast Chicken with Green Beans
A half or whole roasted chicken, seasoned with traditional Bavarian spices, known for its crispy skin and juic…
3 net5 total2 fibre80 protein45 fat750 kcal
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Brathendl (halbes) mit keto Beilagen
German Roasted Half Chicken with Keto Sides
A classic half-roasted chicken, seasoned and cooked until crispy-skinned and juicy. Served with keto-friendly …
3 net5 total2 fibre65 protein50 fat750 kcal
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Forelle mit Mandelbutter und Zitronensauce
Pan-Fried Trout with Almond Butter and Lemon Sauce (No Flour)
A whole pan-fried trout, traditionally lightly floured before frying. Served with browned butter, fresh lemon,…
3 net5 total2 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
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Gebratener Fisch (Forelle/Zander)
Pan-Fried Trout or Pike-Perch with Butter (no potatoes)
A whole pan-fried fish (such as Forelle/Trout or Zander/Pike-Perch) seasoned simply and served often with a le…
3 net4 total1 fibre50 protein55 fat700 kcal
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Gebratener Zander
Pan-Fried Pike-Perch (with butter and keto sides)
A popular freshwater fish in Germany, pike-perch (Zander) is often pan-fried with butter until the skin is cri…
3 net6 total3 fibre60 protein45 fat650 kcal
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Gebratenes Fischfilet mit Zitronenbutter & grünem Gemüse
Pan-Fried Fish Fillet with Lemon Butter and Green Vegetables
A fresh fish fillet (e.g., Zander, Cod, Salmon) pan-fried until tender, typically served with a simple lemon b…
3 net6 total3 fibre55 protein40 fat600 kcal
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Gebratenes Schweineschnitzel Natur (ungebraten)
Pan-Fried Pork/Veal Cutlet (Unbreaded) with Lemon
A thinly pounded cutlet of pork or veal, pan-fried without breading. This is a natural, unbreaded version of s…
3 net5 total2 fibre60 protein45 fat650 kcal
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Gebratenes Zanderfilet
Pan-Fried Pike-Perch Fillet with Asparagus and Butter Sauce
A delicate pan-fried fillet of Zander (pike-perch), a popular freshwater fish in Germany, crispy on the outsid…
3 net6 total3 fibre60 protein45 fat680 kcal
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Gegrillter Zander mit Kräuterbutter und Spargel
Grilled Pike-Perch with Herb Butter and Asparagus
A flaky fillet of pike-perch (Zander), grilled to perfection, generously topped with melted herb butter and se…
3 net6 total3 fibre50 protein50 fat680 kcal
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Hackepeter
German Steak Tartare (Raw Minced Pork)
Freshly minced raw pork, seasoned generously with salt and pepper, typically served chilled with raw onion rin…
3 net4 total1 fibre40 protein35 fat450 kcal
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Handkäse mit Musik
Sour Milk Cheese with Marinated Onions (No Bread)
A traditional Hessian delicacy featuring Handkäse, a firm, pungent sour milk cheese, marinated in a simple dre…
3 net4 total1 fibre35 protein20 fat300 kcal
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Kassler mit Gedünstetem Kohl und Butter
Smoked Pork Loin with Braised Cabbage and Butter
Cured and lightly smoked pork loin, typically served in thick slices. It's lean but can be supplemented with b…
3 net5 total2 fibre70 protein40 fat650 kcal
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Keto-Modifiziertes Wiener Schnitzel
Keto-Modified Wiener Schnitzel (Pan-Fried Veal Cutlet, Unbreaded)
A classic German/Austrian veal cutlet, prepared 'natur' style without breading and pan-fried in butter or oil.…
3 net5 total2 fibre65 protein50 fat700 kcal
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Nacktes Schweineschnitzel
Pan-Fried Pork Cutlet (Unbreaded)
A tender pork cutlet, pounded thin and pan-fried without breading, often served with lemon. Request it 'ohne P…
3 net5 total2 fibre50 protein48 fat650 kcal
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Natur Schnitzel (Kalb oder Schwein)
Pan-fried Veal or Pork Cutlet (Unbreaded) with Lemon and Butter
A tender, thinly pounded cutlet of veal (Kalb) or pork (Schwein), pan-fried without breading. Served tradition…
3 net4 total1 fibre65 protein55 fat700 kcal
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Natur Schnitzel (Unbreaded Veal/Pork Cutlet)
Pan-Fried Veal/Pork Cutlet with Lemon
While 'Schnitzel' is famously breaded, a 'Natur Schnitzel' is an unbreaded, pan-fried cutlet of veal or pork, …
3 net5 total2 fibre80 protein50 fat780 kcal
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Rindertartar mit Kapern und Zwiebeln
Beef Tartare with Capers and Onions
Finely minced raw beef, seasoned and mixed with capers, chopped onions, and often a raw egg yolk. A classic ap…
3 net4 total1 fibre40 protein32 fat480 kcal
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Schnitzel "Natur" mit Zitronenbutter
Unbreaded Pork or Veal Schnitzel with Lemon Butter
A thinly pounded cutlet of pork or veal, pan-fried without breading (hence "natur"), served simply with lemon …
3 net4 total1 fibre65 protein45 fat700 kcal
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Schweine-/Kalbsschnitzel Natur (Unpaniert)
Pan-Fried Pork/Veal Cutlet (Unbreaded)
A thin cutlet of pork or veal, pan-fried without breading, seasoned simply. This is the keto adaptation of a t…
3 net3 total0 fibre48 protein52 fat680 kcal
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Schweineschnitzel (ohne Panade)
Pan-Seared Pork Cutlet with Lemon (Schnitzel Style, Unbreaded)
A tender pork cutlet, pounded thin and pan-seared in butter or oil without any breading. Seasoned simply with …
3 net3 total0 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
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Steak mit Kräuterbutter (mit Keto-Beilagen)
Steak with Herb Butter (with Keto Sides)
A grilled beef steak (e.g., Rumpsteak, Filetsteak), often served simply with a generous dollop of aromatic her…
3 net5 total2 fibre70 protein50 fat750 kcal
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Strammer Max (Ohne Brot)
Fried Eggs and Ham (Keto, no Bread)
A simple yet classic German dish, traditionally consisting of fried eggs and ham served on a slice of bread. T…
3 net3 total0 fibre35 protein40 fat500 kcal
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Wienerschnitzel (Natur / Pan-fried Veal Cutlet)
Pan-fried Veal Cutlet with Lemon (No Breading)
While authentic Wienerschnitzel is breaded, it can be ordered 'natur' (plain) or unbreaded. This consists of a…
3 net4 total1 fibre55 protein58 fat750 kcal