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
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Forelle 'Blau' mit Kräuterbutter (Keto-Modifiziert)
Poached Blue Trout with Herb Butter (Keto-Friendly)
A whole fresh trout gently poached in vinegar water, giving its skin a characteristic bluish hue, served simpl…
1 net2 total1 fibre40 protein48 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Forelle (ohne Panade)
Pan-fried Trout (no breading) with Butter and Parsley
Fresh whole trout, pan-fried to perfection, traditionally dredged in flour ('Müllerin Art'). For a keto versio…
1 net1 total1 fibre50 protein75 fat880 kcal
KAsoon
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
KAsoon
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
KAsoon
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
KAsoon
Dorschleber auf Radieschen-Carpaccio
Cod Liver on Radish Carpaccio
A refined appetizer or light dish featuring rich, creamy cod liver (often preserved in its own oil), elegantly…
2 net3 total1 fibre15 protein58 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Eier im Glas mit Speckwürfeln und Schnittlauch
Eggs in a Glass with Bacon Bits and Chives
A comforting and elegant breakfast or brunch dish consisting of softly cooked eggs (often coddled or gently ba…
2 net2 total0 fibre20 protein28 fat350 kcal
KAsoon
Forelle 'Müllerin Art' (Mehlfrei)
Pan-fried Trout 'Miller's Style' (Flour-Free) with Butter & Lemon
A whole fresh trout, pan-fried in butter until the skin is crispy and the flesh is tender. Served simply with …
2 net3 total1 fibre60 protein75 fat950 kcal
KAsoon
Forelle "Müllerin Art" (ohne Mehl und Kartoffeln)
Pan-Fried Trout 'Miller's Style' (No Flour or Potatoes)
A classic preparation of whole pan-fried trout, traditionally lightly dredged in flour, then cooked until cris…
2 net3 total1 fibre50 protein55 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Forelle Müllerin Art (Pan-Fried Trout)
Pan-Fried Trout with Lemon Butter and Boiled Greens (Flour-Free)
A classic preparation of whole pan-fried trout, traditionally lightly floured, served with a rich brown butter…
2 net5 total3 fibre50 protein60 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Forelle "Müllerin Art" (unpaniert) mit zerlassener Butter und Petersilie
Pan-Fried Trout "Miller's Style" (unfloured) with Melted Butter and Parsley
A whole fresh trout, pan-fried (without flour coating), seasoned simply, and served with a generous amount of …
2 net3 total1 fibre50 protein55 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Forelle (ohne Mehl/Kartoffeln)
Pan-Fried Trout in Butter Sauce (no flour, no potatoes)
A whole pan-fried trout, typically cooked in butter with fresh herbs, offering a delicate and rich flavor. The…
2 net3 total1 fibre65 protein60 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
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
KAsoon
Ganze Makrele vom Grill mit keto Beilagen
Whole Grilled Mackerel with Keto Sides
A whole mackerel, seasoned and grilled to perfection, offering a rich, oily fish experience. Served with keto-…
2 net4 total2 fibre50 protein55 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Gebackener Leberkäse mit Spiegelei
Baked Bavarian Meatloaf with Fried Egg (No Potato Sides)
A thick slice of traditional Bavarian meatloaf (a finely ground, baked meat pate, similar to bologna sausage b…
2 net3 total1 fibre45 protein80 fat900 kcal
KAsoon
Gebratene Bratwürste mit Sauerkraut
Pan-fried Bratwurst Sausages with Sauerkraut (No Bread or Fries)
Hearty grilled or pan-fried German sausages, typically pork, served hot with a side of classic sauerkraut. Usu…
2 net4 total2 fibre35 protein70 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
Gebratene Forelle mit Zitrone und Butter
Pan-Fried Trout with Lemon and Butter
Whole pan-fried trout, crispy skin, flaky flesh, traditionally served 'Müllerin Art' but modified to avoid flo…
2 net2 total0 fibre45 protein50 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
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
KAsoon
Gebratene Grüne Heringe mit Dillbutter
Pan-fried Fresh Herring with Dill Butter
Fresh, whole herring (often seasonal), lightly seasoned and pan-fried until crispy, served simply with melted …
2 net2 total0 fibre35 protein50 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Gebratener Karpfen mit Speck
Pan-fried Carp with Bacon
Fresh carp fillets pan-fried to a crispy perfection with savory bacon pieces. A traditional, naturally low-car…
2 net3 total1 fibre60 protein65 fat850 kcal
KAsoon
Gebratener Speck mit Spiegelei
Fried Bacon and Eggs with Keto Sides
A simple and satisfying dish of crispy fried bacon (Speck) served with sunny-side-up fried eggs (Spiegelei). O…
2 net3 total1 fibre40 protein70 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
Gefüllte Eier
Deviled Eggs
Hard-boiled eggs halved, with a creamy, seasoned yolk filling. A classic German cold appetizer or snack, natur…
2 net2 total0 fibre13 protein19 fat220 kcal
KAsoon
Gegrilltes Hähnchen / Ente
Whole Roasted Chicken or Duck (Hendl/Ente)
A popular beer garden staple, especially "Hendl" (roast chicken), slow-roasted to perfection, often seasoned s…
2 net2 total0 fibre80 protein85 fat1100 kcal
KAsoon
Geröstetes Knochenmark mit Kräuterbutter
Roasted Bone Marrow with Herb Butter
Rich, unctuous roasted beef bone marrow, typically served in its bone, topped with a flavorful herb butter. A …
2 net2 total0 fibre15 protein70 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Griebenschmalz (Ohne Brot)
Pork Lard with Cracklings (No Bread)
A traditional German spread made from rendered pork fat with crispy bits of pork skin (Grieben) and sometimes …
2 net2 total0 fibre10 protein48 fat450 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
KAsoon
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
KAsoon
Rumpsteak mit Kräuterbutter (Ohne Kartoffeln)
Grilled Rump Steak with Herb Butter (No Fries/Potatoes)
A robust grilled rump steak, often served with a dollop of flavorful herb butter. Usually accompanied by frenc…
2 net3 total1 fibre65 protein60 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
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
KAsoon
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
KAsoon
Spiegelei mit Speck
Fried Eggs with Bacon
A simple yet satisfying dish of perfectly fried eggs (Spiegeleier) served alongside crispy fried bacon (Speck)…
2 net2 total0 fibre30 protein45 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Steckerlfisch (Makrele) mit Kräuterbutter
Grilled Mackerel with Herb Butter
A whole mackerel, traditionally spitted and grilled over an open flame until the skin is wonderfully crispy an…
2 net3 total1 fibre70 protein65 fat900 kcal
KAsoon
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
KAsoon
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
KAsoon
Heringsfilet in Kräutermarinade (Ohne Brot/Kartoffeln)
Herring Fillet in Herb Marinade (No Bread/Potatoes)
Succulent herring fillets marinated in a vibrant blend of fresh herbs, oil, and vinegar, typically served cold…
2.5 net3 total0.5 fibre25 protein45 fat510 kcal
KAsoon
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
KAsoon
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
KAsoon
Blutwurst (gebraten, ohne Beilagen)
Fried Blood Sausage (Keto)
A traditional German sausage made from pork blood, pork fat, and sometimes pork rind, seasoned and cooked. Whe…
3 net4 total1 fibre30 protein50 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
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
KAsoon
Bratwurst vom Grill mit Sauerkraut (ohne Brötchen)
Grilled German Bratwurst with Sauerkraut (No Bun)
A classic grilled German sausage, savory and juicy. Naturally keto-friendly, but traditional carb accompanimen…
3 net5 total2 fibre30 protein50 fat600 kcal