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 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
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
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
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
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
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' (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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Rindersteak mit Kräuterbutter und Blattsalat
Beef Steak with Herb Butter and Green Salad
A well-prepared beef steak (e.g., Rumpsteak, Ribeye) cooked to your preference, topped with rich herb butter, …
9 net11 total2 fibre61 protein122 fat1400 kcal
Schweinebraten mit Kraut und Salat
Roast Pork with Sauerkraut and Green Salad
A traditional German roast pork dish, typically slow-roasted to achieve tender meat and crispy skin. Modified …
9 net15 total6 fibre62 protein101 fat1170 kcal
Zwiebelrostbraten mit Rahmspinat
Onion Roast Beef with Creamed Spinach
A traditional Southern German dish consisting of a pan-fried beef steak (often sirloin or ribeye) generously t…
9 net14 total5 fibre75 protein80 fat1050 kcal
Bratwurst Teller
Grilled Bratwurst Plate with Sauerkraut and Mustard (No Bread or Potato Salad)
A plate featuring two or three classic grilled German bratwurst sausages, served with a side of tangy sauerkra…
10 net15 total5 fibre60 protein75 fat900 kcal
Bratwurst Teller mit Sauerkraut
Grilled Sausages with Sauerkraut
Hearty grilled German sausages (typically pork or mixed pork/beef) served with a generous portion of tangy sau…
10 net15 total5 fibre75 protein90 fat1000 kcal
Grillteller ohne Pommes mit gegrilltem Gemüse
Mixed Grill Platter without Fries, with Grilled Vegetables
A platter featuring a selection of grilled meats, such as pork steak, sausage, and chicken breast. Modified to…
10 net15 total5 fibre75 protein90 fat1200 kcal
Leberkäse mit Spiegelei und Gurkensalat
German Meat Loaf with Fried Egg and Cucumber Salad
A thick slice of traditional Bavarian Leberkäse (a type of meat loaf/sausage) typically served warm, accompani…
10 net12 total2 fibre44 protein72 fat880 kcal
Schweinebraten
Roast Pork with Low-Carb Sides
Slow-roasted pork shoulder or belly, often with crispy skin. Served without traditional potato dumplings or gr…
10 net15 total5 fibre65 protein100 fat1200 kcal
Schweinebraten mit Gedünstetem Rotkohl
Roast Pork with Braised Red Cabbage
A classic German dish featuring slow-roasted pork shoulder or belly, often with crispy crackling, served along…
10 net15 total5 fibre70 protein75 fat950 kcal
Schweinebraten mit Keto-Soße und gedünstetem Rotkohl
Roast Pork with Keto Gravy and Braised Red Cabbage
A hearty portion of slow-roasted pork, typically from the shoulder or belly, served with a rich, unthickened g…
10 net15 total5 fibre65 protein105 fat1200 kcal
Gänsebraten
Roast Goose
A rich and succulent roast goose, a traditional festive dish. Known for its crispy skin and abundant fat, offe…
13 net15 total2 fibre70 protein120 fat1400 kcal
Spargel mit Sauce Hollandaise und Schinken (ohne Kartoffeln)
White Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce and Ham (without Potatoes)
A seasonal German delicacy featuring tender white asparagus spears served with a rich, buttery Hollandaise sau…
15 net25 total10 fibre45 protein70 fat950 kcal
Rindergulasch ohne Saucenbinder mit Rahmspinat
Beef Goulash without Thickener with Creamed Spinach
A rich and savory German-style beef goulash, prepared as a slow-cooked stew with tender beef and ample paprika…
18 net23 total5 fibre55 protein78 fat1000 kcal
Zwiebelrostbraten ohne Spätzle mit grünem Salat
Roast Beef with Crispy Fried Onions, without Spätzle, with Green Salad
A Swabian specialty featuring pan-fried roast beef topped generously with crispy fried onions. Modified to be …
18 net20 total2 fibre61 protein123 fat1480 kcal
KAsoon
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
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
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