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
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
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
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
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
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
Forelle 'Müllerin Art'
Pan-Fried Trout with Brown Butter, Almonds, and Green Salad (No Potatoes)
A fresh whole trout, pan-fried until golden and flaky, served with a rich brown butter sauce, toasted almond s…
6 net10 total4 fibre65 protein65 fat850 kcal
Gegrilltes Steak mit Keto Beilagen
Grilled Steak with Keto Sides
A generously sized grilled steak (e.g., Rumpsteak, Ribeye), cooked to your preference, served with a selection…
6 net10 total4 fibre75 protein85 fat1100 kcal
Ungemehlte Forelle 'Müllerin Art' mit Buttergemüse
Unfloured Trout 'Miller's Style' with Buttered Vegetables
Fresh trout, pan-fried until crispy, traditionally lightly dusted with flour. This keto version omits the flou…
6 net10 total4 fibre60 protein45 fat700 kcal
Gegrillter Lachs mit Keto-Gemüse
Grilled Salmon with Keto Vegetables
A perfectly grilled salmon fillet, rich in omega-3s, served with a selection of sautéed or steamed low-carb ve…
7 net12 total5 fibre60 protein70 fat900 kcal
Schweinebraten (Roast Pork)
German Roast Pork with Braised Cabbage (No Dumplings)
A classic German slow-roasted pork dish, typically from the shoulder or neck, known for its tender meat and ri…
7 net8 total1 fibre80 protein65 fat900 kcal
Hähnchenbrust mit Pilzrahmsoße und Brokkoli
Chicken Breast with Creamy Mushroom Sauce and Broccoli
A pan-fried or grilled chicken breast served with a rich, creamy mushroom sauce. A common offering in German r…
8 net12 total4 fibre65 protein45 fat700 kcal
Hähnchenbrust mit Pilzrahmsoße und Keto-Gemüse
Chicken Breast with Creamy Mushroom Sauce and Steamed Broccoli
Pan-fried or roasted chicken breast served with a rich, creamy mushroom sauce. This is a common and versatile …
8 net10 total2 fibre60 protein60 fat800 kcal
Kassler
Smoked Pork Loin Chop with Sauerkraut (No Potatoes or Red Cabbage)
A thick cut of lightly smoked and cured pork loin, pan-fried or roasted, served alongside a generous portion o…
8 net12 total4 fibre80 protein45 fat750 kcal
Kassler mit Sauerkraut
Smoked Pork Chop with Sauerkraut
Juicy, smoked pork chop (Kassler) served with a generous portion of tangy sauerkraut. A classic German pairing…
8 net12 total4 fibre60 protein70 fat900 kcal
Kassler (oft mit Sauerkraut)
Smoked Pork Loin (often with Sauerkraut)
Thick slices of cured and smoked pork loin, known for its mild, savory, and smoky flavor. Commonly served with…
8 net12 total4 fibre70 protein60 fat850 kcal
Leberkäse
Bavarian Meatloaf (Leberkäse) with Fried Egg and Low-Carb Mustard (No Bread or Potato Salad)
A thick slice of savory, finely ground baked meatloaf (traditionally pork and beef), seared until golden, and …
8 net10 total2 fibre60 protein60 fat800 kcal
Rindergulasch (Keto-modifiziert, ohne Beilagen)
Beef Goulash Stew (Keto-modified, without traditional sides)
A rich and hearty stew featuring tender chunks of beef slow-cooked with onions, paprika, and other aromatic sp…
8 net11 total3 fibre80 protein40 fat680 kcal
Wurstsalat
German Sausage Salad
A refreshing and savory salad made with thinly sliced cooked sausage (often Lyoner or Bierwurst), finely slice…
8 net10 total2 fibre40 protein50 fat650 kcal
Hähnchenbrust mit Pilzrahmsoße
Chicken Breast with Creamy Mushroom Sauce and Low-Carb Vegetables
Pan-fried chicken breast smothered in a rich, creamy mushroom sauce. Served without traditional high-carb side…
9 net12 total3 fibre70 protein70 fat950 kcal
Zwiebelrostbraten mit Keto-Soße und Brokkoli
Swabian Onion Roast Beef with Keto Gravy and Broccoli
A succulent pan-fried or roasted slice of beef (sirloin or similar cut), topped with crispy fried onions, serv…
9 net15 total6 fibre75 protein80 fat1100 kcal
Frikadellen
Pan-Fried German Meat Patties with Creamy Mushroom Sauce and Green Beans (No Bread)
Hearty pan-fried German meat patties made from a seasoned mix of ground beef and pork, often with onion and he…
10 net15 total5 fibre70 protein70 fat900 kcal
Grillteller
Mixed Grill Plate with Buttered Vegetables (No Fries or Potatoes)
An assortment of grilled meats, typically including a pork chop, a sausage, and a piece of steak or chicken, a…
10 net15 total5 fibre100 protein90 fat1200 kcal
Frikadellen mit Keto Senf und Salat
German Meatballs with Keto Mustard and Salad
Hearty pan-fried German meatballs (similar to Salisbury steak patties) typically made from ground pork, beef, …
11 net15 total4 fibre65 protein70 fat900 kcal
Leberkäse mit Spiegelei und Keto Beilagen
Bavarian Baked Meat Loaf with Fried Egg and Keto Sides
A thick slice of traditional Bavarian baked meat loaf, made from finely ground pork and beef, often served pan…
11 net15 total4 fibre55 protein70 fat900 kcal
Gebratene Hähnchenleber
Pan-Fried Chicken Livers with Onions and Bacon (No Apples or Potato)
Tender chicken livers pan-fried with savory caramelized onions and crispy bacon, creating a rich and satisfyin…
12 net15 total3 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
Gemischte Wurstplatte
Mixed Sausage Platter
A hearty selection of various German sausages (e.g., different types of Bratwurst, Bockwurst, Landjäger), serv…
12 net15 total3 fibre70 protein90 fat1100 kcal
Jägerschnitzel (Unbreaded)
Hunter's Style Pork Cutlet with Mushroom Cream Sauce (Unbreaded)
A pan-fried unbreaded pork (or veal) cutlet smothered in a rich, creamy mushroom sauce. A hearty and satisfyin…
12 net18 total6 fibre55 protein75 fat950 kcal
Rinderrouladen
Beef Rouladen with Creamy Mushroom Sauce and Steamed Green Beans (No Potato or Spaetzle)
Thin slices of beef, rolled around a savory filling of bacon, pickle, onion, and mustard, then slow-braised un…
12 net18 total6 fibre90 protein65 fat950 kcal
Frikadellen (German Meatballs, No Breadcrumbs)
German Meatballs with Creamy Mushroom Sauce and Green Beans
Pan-fried, seasoned meat patties, similar to meatballs, made from a mix of ground pork and beef, served with a…
13 net18 total5 fibre70 protein65 fat850 kcal
Zwiebelrostbraten
Roast Beef with Crispy Onions and Keto Gravy (No Spaetzle)
A pan-fried cut of roast beef (often sirloin or ribeye) cooked to your preference, topped with a generous port…
16 net20 total4 fibre80 protein70 fat950 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Forelle mit Mandelbutter und Zitronensauce
Pan-Fried Trout with Almond Butter and Lemon Sauce (No Flour)
A whole pan-fried trout, traditionally lightly floured before frying. Served with browned butter, fresh lemon,…
3 net5 total2 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Gebratener Fisch (Forelle/Zander)
Pan-Fried Trout or Pike-Perch with Butter (no potatoes)
A whole pan-fried fish (such as Forelle/Trout or Zander/Pike-Perch) seasoned simply and served often with a le…
3 net4 total1 fibre50 protein55 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Gebratener Zander
Pan-Fried Pike-Perch (with butter and keto sides)
A popular freshwater fish in Germany, pike-perch (Zander) is often pan-fried with butter until the skin is cri…
3 net6 total3 fibre60 protein45 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Gebratenes Fischfilet mit Zitronenbutter & grünem Gemüse
Pan-Fried Fish Fillet with Lemon Butter and Green Vegetables
A fresh fish fillet (e.g., Zander, Cod, Salmon) pan-fried until tender, typically served with a simple lemon b…
3 net6 total3 fibre55 protein40 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Gebratenes Schweineschnitzel Natur (ungebraten)
Pan-Fried Pork/Veal Cutlet (Unbreaded) with Lemon
A thinly pounded cutlet of pork or veal, pan-fried without breading. This is a natural, unbreaded version of s…
3 net5 total2 fibre60 protein45 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Gebratenes Zanderfilet
Pan-Fried Pike-Perch Fillet with Asparagus and Butter Sauce
A delicate pan-fried fillet of Zander (pike-perch), a popular freshwater fish in Germany, crispy on the outsid…
3 net6 total3 fibre60 protein45 fat680 kcal
KAsoon
Gegrillter Zander mit Kräuterbutter und Spargel
Grilled Pike-Perch with Herb Butter and Asparagus
A flaky fillet of pike-perch (Zander), grilled to perfection, generously topped with melted herb butter and se…
3 net6 total3 fibre50 protein50 fat680 kcal
KAsoon
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
KAsoon
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
KAsoon
Kassler mit Gedünstetem Kohl und Butter
Smoked Pork Loin with Braised Cabbage and Butter
Cured and lightly smoked pork loin, typically served in thick slices. It's lean but can be supplemented with b…
3 net5 total2 fibre70 protein40 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Keto-Modifiziertes Wiener Schnitzel
Keto-Modified Wiener Schnitzel (Pan-Fried Veal Cutlet, Unbreaded)
A classic German/Austrian veal cutlet, prepared 'natur' style without breading and pan-fried in butter or oil.…
3 net5 total2 fibre65 protein50 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Nacktes Schweineschnitzel
Pan-Fried Pork Cutlet (Unbreaded)
A tender pork cutlet, pounded thin and pan-fried without breading, often served with lemon. Request it 'ohne P…
3 net5 total2 fibre50 protein48 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Natur Schnitzel (Kalb oder Schwein)
Pan-fried Veal or Pork Cutlet (Unbreaded) with Lemon and Butter
A tender, thinly pounded cutlet of veal (Kalb) or pork (Schwein), pan-fried without breading. Served tradition…
3 net4 total1 fibre65 protein55 fat700 kcal