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.
22 matching dishes
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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Gekochter Schinken mit Spiegelei und Gurken
Boiled Ham with Fried Egg and Pickles
A straightforward and satisfying dish featuring thick slices of tender boiled ham topped with perfectly fried …
4 net6 total2 fibre55 protein45 fat680 kcal
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Leberkäse (ohne Brötchen)
Bavarian Baked Meatloaf (No Bread)
A thick slice of finely ground, baked meatloaf (despite the name, it usually contains no liver, primarily pork…
4 net5 total1 fibre40 protein45 fat600 kcal
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Leberkäse Überbacken mit Käse und Spiegelei
Baked Meatloaf with Melted Cheese and Fried Egg
A thick slice of traditional Bavarian Leberkäse (finely ground, baked meatloaf of beef and pork) baked until h…
4 net5 total1 fibre60 protein58 fat780 kcal
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Schwarzwälder Schinken mit Spargelröllchen
Black Forest Ham with Asparagus Rolls (Keto-Friendly)
A regional delicacy featuring thinly sliced, intensely smoky Black Forest ham (Schwarzwälder Schinken), often …
4 net7 total3 fibre45 protein40 fat550 kcal
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Gebratenes Rinderfilet mit Speckbohnenbündchen und Kräuterbutter
Pan-Seared Beef Tenderloin with Bacon-Wrapped Green Beans and Herb Butter (Keto)
A perfectly pan-seared beef tenderloin steak, served with bundles of fresh green beans wrapped in crispy, savo…
5 net8 total3 fibre65 protein60 fat800 kcal
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Gefüllte Champignonköpfe mit Hackfleisch
Stuffed Mushroom Caps with Minced Meat
Large mushroom caps (e.g., Portobello) hollowed out and filled with a savory mixture of seasoned minced meat (…
5 net8 total3 fibre30 protein28 fat400 kcal
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Gefülltes Schweinefilet mit Pilzen und Speck (ohne Beilagen)
Pork Tenderloin Stuffed with Mushrooms and Bacon (without Sides)
An elegant German main course featuring tender pork tenderloin carefully slit and stuffed with a savory mixtur…
5 net8 total3 fibre65 protein55 fat780 kcal
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Gegrillte Hähnchenbrust mit Keto Beilagen
Grilled Chicken Breast with Keto Sides
A plain, tender chicken breast grilled or pan-fried, prepared simply with olive oil or butter. This dish is de…
5 net8 total3 fibre70 protein40 fat680 kcal
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Gegrilltes Hähnchenbrustfilet mit Kräuterbutter
Grilled Chicken Breast with Herb Butter and Green Salad (No Carby Sides)
A simply grilled chicken breast, often served with a dollop of flavorful herb butter and a side of fresh green…
5 net8 total3 fibre65 protein45 fat680 kcal
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Kalbskopf in Aspik mit Essig und Öl
Veal Head in Aspic with Vinegar and Oil (Keto-Friendly)
A traditional German delicacy featuring tender veal head meat, often from the cheek or tongue, set in a savory…
5 net6 total1 fibre45 protein40 fat550 kcal
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Kleine Putensteaks mit Kräuterbutter
Pan-Seared Turkey Steaks with Herb Butter and Green Beans
Tender turkey breast steaks, lightly seasoned and pan-seared until golden brown, generously topped with a rich…
5 net8 total3 fibre70 protein40 fat600 kcal
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Weißer Pressack mit Zwiebelringen und Essiggurken
White Pressack (Head Cheese) with Onion Rings and Pickles (No Bread)
A traditional German cold cut, Weißer Pressack, made from various cooked pork meats and rind, pressed into a t…
5 net7 total2 fibre45 protein55 fat680 kcal