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
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
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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Geräucherter Aal mit Rührei
Smoked Eel with Scrambled Eggs
A North German delicacy featuring tender, richly flavored smoked eel fillets served alongside generously butte…
3 net3 total0 fibre45 protein68 fat800 kcal
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Makrele vom Grill mit Kräuterbutter und Blattsalat
Grilled Mackerel with Herb Butter and Green Salad
Fresh mackerel, seasoned and grilled to perfection, served with a generous dollop of aromatic herb butter and …
3 net5 total2 fibre40 protein50 fat650 kcal
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Presssack (Rot) mit Essig und Öl
Red Head Cheese with Vinegar and Oil
A traditional Bavarian cold cut, Red Head Cheese (Presssack) is a rich terrine made from seasoned pork meat an…
3 net3 total0 fibre35 protein35 fat480 kcal
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Schinkenröllchen mit Meerrettich-Füllung
Ham Rolls with Horseradish Filling
Thin slices of cooked or cured ham rolled around a creamy, tangy filling of cream cheese, horseradish, and fre…
3 net4 total1 fibre25 protein20 fat300 kcal
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Ahle Wurst (Käseplatte)
Hessian Hard-Cured Sausage & Cheese Platter
A rustic platter showcasing slices of traditional Hessian air-dried hard-cured pork sausage (Ahle Wurst or Str…
4 net6 total2 fibre55 protein65 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
Forellen-Mousse auf Gurkenscheiben
Trout Mousse on Cucumber Slices
A light and airy mousse made from smoked trout, blended with cream cheese and herbs, served elegantly on crisp…
4 net5 total1 fibre30 protein35 fat450 kcal
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Gebratener Speck mit Rührei und Gewürzgurken
Fried Bacon with Scrambled Eggs and Gherkins
A simple yet satisfying German breakfast or light meal, featuring crispy fried bacon, fluffy scrambled eggs, a…
4 net6 total2 fibre28 protein46 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Gebratener Stint mit Zitronenbutter und Blattsalat
Pan-Fried Smelt with Lemon Butter and Green Salad
A Northern German specialty, featuring small, whole smelt (Stint) pan-fried until crispy, served with a rich l…
4 net7 total3 fibre35 protein55 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Gebratenes Lachsfilet
Pan-Fried Salmon Fillet with Butter and Green Beans
A delicious and naturally keto-friendly dish featuring a pan-fried salmon fillet, often served with butter and…
4 net7 total3 fibre55 protein60 fat780 kcal
KAsoon
Gegrilltes Lammkarree mit Rosmarinjus und Grünem Spargel
Grilled Rack of Lamb with Rosemary Jus and Green Asparagus
A classic grilled rack of lamb, often seasoned with rosemary and garlic, served with a simple rosemary jus. Ac…
4 net8 total4 fibre70 protein90 fat1100 kcal
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Gegrilltes Steak mit Kräuterbutter und Gemüse
Grilled Steak with Herb Butter and Sautéed Vegetables
A classic grilled steak (e.g., Rumpsteak, Filetsteak) served with a generous dollop of flavorful herb butter. …
4 net7 total3 fibre70 protein75 fat950 kcal
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Geräucherte Entenbrust mit Meerrettich-Sahne
Smoked Duck Breast with Horseradish Cream
Slices of intensely flavored smoked duck breast, often prepared as a cold cut, served with a creamy, sharp hor…
4 net5 total1 fibre40 protein40 fat550 kcal
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Geräucherter Saibling auf Blattsalat mit Meerrettich-Dill-Dressing
Smoked Alpine Char on Green Salad with Horseradish-Dill Dressing
Flaky, delicately smoked Alpine char fillet, artfully arranged on a fresh bed of mixed green lettuce, drizzled…
4 net8 total4 fibre35 protein45 fat550 kcal
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Limburger Käse mit Zwiebelringen (Ohne Brot)
Limburger Cheese with Onion Rings (Without Bread)
A plate of strong-smelling, distinct Limburger cheese (a semi-hard, surface-ripened cheese) served cold with f…
4 net5 total1 fibre30 protein35 fat450 kcal
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Weißwürste mit Senf
Bavarian White Sausages with German Mustard
Traditional Bavarian boiled white sausages (veal and pork), often served warm in water, accompanied by mustard…
4 net5 total1 fibre50 protein55 fat700 kcal
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Zungenwurst mit Senf und Essiggurken
Tongue Sausage with Mustard and Pickles (Keto-Friendly)
A traditional German sausage, often sliced and served cold or pan-fried, distinguished by visible pieces of cu…
4 net5 total1 fibre35 protein45 fat550 kcal
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Elsässer Wurstsalat
German Sausage Salad with Cheese and Pickles
A refreshing and savory salad featuring thinly sliced cooked sausage (e.g., Lyoner), strips of Emmental cheese…
5 net8 total3 fibre35 protein60 fat700 kcal
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Gebratene Champignons mit Speck
Pan-fried Mushrooms with Bacon
A simple yet delicious side dish featuring earthy mushrooms sautéed in butter or fat with crispy bits of bacon…
5 net7 total2 fibre15 protein40 fat450 kcal
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Gebratene Gänseleber mit Schmorgurken (Keto)
Pan-Fried Goose Liver with Braised Cucumbers (Keto)
Delicately pan-fried goose liver, rich and luxurious, known for its distinct flavor profile. Served with tende…
5 net7 total2 fibre30 protein70 fat800 kcal
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Gebratenes Lachsfilet mit Brokkoli und Kräuterbutter
Pan-fried Salmon Fillet with Broccoli and Herb Butter
A perfectly pan-fried salmon fillet, rich in omega-3s, generously topped with a dollop of flavorful herb butte…
5 net8 total3 fibre60 protein65 fat850 kcal
KAsoon
Gegrillter Lachs
Grilled Salmon Fillet with Asparagus and Hollandaise Sauce
A widely available and naturally keto-friendly option in German restaurants. A generous portion of grilled sal…
5 net8 total3 fibre55 protein65 fat820 kcal
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Gegrilltes Schweinefilet mit Spargel und Hollandaise
Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Asparagus and Hollandaise Sauce
Lean pork tenderloin, grilled to perfection, served with seasonal asparagus and a rich, buttery Hollandaise sa…
5 net8 total3 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Käse mit Kümmel und Zwiebelringen
Cheese with Caraway and Onion Rings
A simple yet satisfying platter of sliced firm cheese (e.g., Emmentaler or Gouda) served with fresh onion ring…
5 net6 total1 fibre38 protein45 fat550 kcal
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Kräuteromelett mit Pilzen und Speck
Herb Omelette with Mushrooms and Bacon
A fluffy omelette generously filled with fresh herbs, earthy sautéed mushrooms, and crispy bacon bits. A satis…
5 net7 total2 fibre35 protein50 fat620 kcal
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Matjes mit Zwiebeln und Sahne
Pickled Herring with Onions and Sour Cream
Delicately salted and fermented young herring fillets, typically served with finely sliced raw onions and a do…
5 net6 total1 fibre35 protein45 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Rumpsteak mit Kräuterbutter und Spargel
Rump Steak with Herb Butter and Asparagus
A perfectly grilled rump steak generously topped with savory herb butter, served with tender white or green as…
5 net8 total3 fibre70 protein70 fat900 kcal
KAsoon
Spreewälder Gurken mit Kochschinkenröllchen
Spreewald Pickles with Cooked Ham Rolls
A refreshing appetizer featuring tangy, crisp Spreewald pickles (gherkins), known for their distinct taste, se…
5 net8 total3 fibre25 protein33 fat420 kcal
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Steak mit Kräuterbutter
Grilled Steak with Herb Butter and Green Beans
A popular steak preparation in Germany, featuring a grilled or pan-fried steak topped with a generous dollop o…
5 net8 total3 fibre90 protein80 fat1100 kcal
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Fenchelgemüse mit krossem Speck
Braised Fennel with Crispy Bacon
Fresh fennel bulbs gently braised until tender, then combined with crispy pan-fried bacon pieces. A simple yet…
6 net10 total4 fibre15 protein40 fat450 kcal
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Gebratene Schleie mit Speck und Zwiebeln
Pan-fried Tench with Bacon and Onions
Freshwater tench, pan-fried until golden and crispy, topped with savory fried bacon cubes and caramelized onio…
6 net8 total2 fibre40 protein55 fat680 kcal
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Gebratener Hering mit Speck und Zwiebeln
Pan-Fried Herring with Bacon and Onions
A simple and delicious North German preparation: fresh herring fillets pan-fried to a golden crisp, then gener…
6 net8 total2 fibre40 protein60 fat720 kcal
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Gebratener Lachs mit Schmorgurken und Dill
Pan-fried Salmon with Stewed Cucumbers and Dill
A flaky salmon fillet, pan-fried to perfection, served alongside tender stewed cucumbers (Schmorgurken) flavor…
6 net8 total2 fibre45 protein50 fat650 kcal
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Gebratenes Hirn mit Rührei und Zwiebeln
Pan-Fried Brains with Scrambled Eggs and Onions
A traditional, albeit less common, German dish featuring pan-fried calf or pig brains, often combined with scr…
6 net8 total2 fibre30 protein50 fat620 kcal
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Gebratenes Kalbsbries mit Buttergemüse
Pan-fried Veal Sweetbreads with Buttered Vegetables
Delicate veal sweetbreads, expertly pan-fried to a golden crisp exterior and creamy interior, traditionally se…
6 net10 total4 fibre50 protein75 fat850 kcal
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Gebratenes Lachsfilet mit Rahmspinat
Pan-Fried Salmon Fillet with Creamed Spinach
A succulent pan-fried salmon fillet, seasoned simply and served alongside rich and creamy spinach. This combin…
6 net10 total4 fibre55 protein70 fat900 kcal
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Gefüllte Champignonköpfe mit Käse-Kräuter-Füllung
Stuffed Mushroom Caps with Cheese-Herb Filling
Large mushroom caps (often button or portobello) generously filled with a savory mixture of creamy cheese (e.g…
6 net8 total2 fibre15 protein30 fat350 kcal
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Gegrillter Lachs mit Buttergemüse
Grilled Salmon with Buttered Vegetables
A perfectly cooked pan-fried or grilled salmon fillet, often served with a generous pat of butter and a side o…
6 net10 total4 fibre50 protein65 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
Gegrilltes Steak mit Kräuterbutter und Beilagensalat
Grilled Steak with Herb Butter and Green Salad
A well-prepared grilled steak (e.g., Ribeye or Rumpsteak), generously topped with savory herb butter. Served w…
6 net9 total3 fibre82 protein160 fat1800 kcal
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Gegrilltes Steak mit Kräuterbutter und gedünstetem Gemüse
Grilled Steak with Herb Butter and Steamed Vegetables
A perfectly grilled steak (e.g., Rumpsteak, Ribeye), topped with a dollop of rich herb butter, and served with…
6 net10 total4 fibre75 protein75 fat1000 kcal
KAsoon
Gekochtes Eisbein mit Sauerkraut
Boiled Pickled Pork Hock with Sauerkraut (Keto-Friendly)
A traditional German dish featuring a tender, boiled pickled pork hock (Eisbein), served with tangy, un-sugare…
6 net10 total4 fibre65 protein75 fat950 kcal
KAsoon
Geräucherte Makrele mit Meerrettich-Quark
Smoked Mackerel with Horseradish Quark
Flaky, rich smoked mackerel served with a piquant and creamy sauce made from Quark cheese and freshly grated h…
6 net7 total1 fibre55 protein65 fat780 kcal
KAsoon
Lammkarree mit Kräuterkruste und Spargel
Rack of Lamb with Herb Crust and Asparagus
A refined dish featuring a roasted rack of lamb, coated in a flavorful herb crust. Served with tender, seasona…
6 net10 total4 fibre75 protein88 fat1100 kcal
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Rheinischer Kaviar (Blutwurstsalat)
Rhenish Caviar (Blood Sausage Salad)
A unique regional salad featuring diced blood sausage, finely chopped raw onions, and sometimes pickles, dress…
6 net8 total2 fibre40 protein70 fat850 kcal
KAsoon
Rumpsteak mit Kräuterbutter
Grilled Sirloin Steak with Herb Butter and Creamed Spinach
A perfectly grilled sirloin steak, generously topped with a dollop of flavorful herb butter, served alongside …
6 net10 total4 fibre70 protein80 fat1050 kcal
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Schälrippchen geschmort mit Sauerkraut
Braised Spare Ribs with Sauerkraut
Tender, slow-braised pork spare ribs (Schälrippchen) cooked until fall-off-the-bone, served alongside savory, …
6 net10 total4 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
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Schweinehalsbraten mit Kümmelkruste und geschmortem Weißkohl
Pork Neck Roast with Cumin Crust and Braised White Cabbage (Keto)
A succulent slow-roasted pork neck, seasoned with a crispy cumin crust, served alongside tender braised white …
6 net10 total4 fibre65 protein65 fat850 kcal