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.
9 matching dishes
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Gebratene Champignons
Pan-fried Mushrooms
Fresh mushrooms pan-fried, typically in butter with garlic and herbs, a common and delicious side dish in Germ…
3 net5 total2 fibre6 protein28 fat280 kcal
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Gebratene Pilze
Fried Mushrooms
Simple yet flavorful pan-fried fresh mushrooms, often prepared with butter, herbs, and sometimes garlic. A com…
4 net6 total2 fibre5 protein24 fat250 kcal
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Grüner Salat mit Öl und Essig
Green Salad with Oil and Vinegar Dressing
A simple, fresh green salad typically made with mixed leafy greens, cucumber, and sometimes a few slices of ra…
4 net8 total4 fibre3 protein25 fat250 kcal
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Rahmwirsing mit Speck
Creamed Savoy Cabbage with Bacon
Savoy cabbage braised in a rich, creamy sauce, often made with heavy cream and typically includes diced bacon …
4 net10 total6 fibre12 protein35 fat400 kcal
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Wirsinggemüse mit Speck
Braised Savoy Cabbage with Bacon
A hearty and flavorful German side dish featuring savoy cabbage braised until tender, often with bacon or smok…
4 net7 total3 fibre12 protein30 fat350 kcal
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Grüne Bohnen mit Speck
Green Beans with Bacon
A simple yet flavorful side dish of blanched or steamed green beans, sautéed with crispy bacon pieces and ofte…
5 net10 total5 fibre10 protein28 fat320 kcal
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Handkäse mit Musik (Sour Milk Cheese with Onions)
Hessian Sour Milk Cheese with Onions, Oil & Vinegar Dressing
A regional specialty from the Hesse region. This pungent sour milk cheese is served cold with a simple dressin…
5 net8 total3 fibre35 protein25 fat400 kcal
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Sauerkraut (Geschmortes Kraut als Beilage)
Braised Sauerkraut Side Dish (No Sugar Added)
A traditional German side dish of finely shredded, fermented cabbage, slowly braised, often with bacon or lard…
5 net10 total5 fibre5 protein20 fat250 kcal
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Wirsinggemüse
Creamy Braised Savoy Cabbage with Bacon
A traditional German side dish featuring savoy cabbage braised until tender, often with bacon, onions, and som…
5 net10 total5 fibre15 protein35 fat400 kcal