Swedish keto guide
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Keto friendliness
Swedish cuisine can be adapted for keto, but requires careful selection and modification, as many traditional preparations involve high-carb elements.
Top ingredients
Salmon, various herrings (avoiding sweet marinades), meatballs (pure meat), pork, beef, game, eggs, cream, and butter are excellent keto staples.
Danger zones
Potatoes (boiled, mashed, fried), lingonberry jam, sweetened pickled herring, flour-thickened gravies, and rye breads are pervasive carb traps.
Best for
Best for keto dieters comfortable with requesting modifications, prioritizing plain meat/fish dishes, and willingly omitting standard high-carb accompaniments.
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Pocherad Torsk med Smält Smör och Hackat Ägg
Poached Cod with Melted Butter and Chopped Egg
Flaky, gently poached cod fillet, known for its delicate texture and mild flavor. Served simply with a generou…
1 net1 total0 fibre67 protein92 fat1100 kcal
Ägg och Ansjovis
Egg and Anchovy
Hard-boiled eggs topped with Swedish anchovy fillets (often Sprat or Skarpsill) and fresh dill.…
2 net2 total0 fibre25 protein25 fat350 kcal
Grisfötter
Boiled Pig's Feet
A traditional, gelatinous and flavorful dish of pig's feet slow-boiled until fork-tender, seasoned simply with…
2 net2 total0 fibre45 protein50 fat650 kcal
Kalvsylta
Veal Head Cheese
A traditional Swedish savory and gelatinous cold cut made from slow-cooked veal, often including parts like th…
2 net2 total0 fibre40 protein45 fat580 kcal
Lutfisk med Knaperstekt Bacon och Smält Smör
Lye-Cured Cod with Crispy Bacon and Melted Butter
This traditional dried and lye-cured whitefish is rehydrated and typically served with crispy bacon and melted…
2 net2 total0 fibre60 protein38 fat600 kcal
Ugnsbakad Lax
Oven-baked Salmon
A straightforward and popular Swedish dish featuring a salmon fillet baked in the oven, often seasoned with di…
2 net4 total2 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
Stekt Gös med Dillsmörsås och Keto-Tillbehör
Pan-fried Pike-perch with Dill Butter Sauce and Keto Sides
Delicately pan-fried pike-perch fillet, known for its firm, white flesh, served with a rich, creamy dill butte…
3 net6 total3 fibre60 protein58 fat780 kcal
Stekt Sill med Brynt Smör och Keto-Tillbehör
Pan-fried Herring with Brown Butter and Keto Sides
Fresh herring fillets pan-fried until golden and crispy, served with a generous amount of nutty brown butter, …
3 net5 total2 fibre50 protein58 fat720 kcal
Stekt Strömming med Brynt Smör och Dill (Keto-anpassad)
Pan-Fried Baltic Herring with Brown Butter and Dill (Keto-Modified)
Fresh Baltic herring fillets, pan-fried to a golden crisp, served with generous browned butter and a sprinkle …
3 net4 total1 fibre50 protein55 fat700 kcal
Biff med Bearnaisesås och Smörstekta Haricots Verts
Steak with Béarnaise Sauce and Butter-fried Green Beans
A perfectly grilled or pan-fried steak (typically beef sirloin or tenderloin), a staple in Swedish restaurant …
4 net9 total5 fibre66 protein135 fat1515 kcal
Fylld Gös med Keto-fyllning, Gräddsås och Keto-grönsaker
Stuffed Pike-perch with Keto Stuffing, Cream Sauce, and Keto Sides
Pike-perch fillet generously stuffed with a savory, keto-friendly mixture (e.g., sautéed mushrooms, herbs, and…
4 net8 total4 fibre65 protein60 fat820 kcal
Glaserad Revbensspjäll (Keto-anpassad utan sockerglasyr)
Glazed Pork Ribs (Keto-Adapted, without Sugar Glaze)
Tender slow-roasted pork ribs, a popular dish especially during holidays. The keto version omits the tradition…
4 net5 total1 fibre60 protein68 fat850 kcal
Grillade Lammkotletter med Örtsmör
Grilled Lamb Chops with Herb Butter and Keto Sides
Succulent grilled lamb chops, seasoned simply and served with a flavorful herb butter, providing a rich and sa…
4 net6 total2 fibre60 protein68 fat850 kcal
Gubbröra
Old Man's Mix (Anchovy and Egg Salad, served without bread)
A classic Swedish appetizer or spread, consisting of chopped anchovies, hard-boiled eggs, fresh dill, chives, …
4 net5 total1 fibre20 protein40 fat450 kcal
Varmrökt Lax med Dillmajonnäs
Hot Smoked Salmon with Dill Mayonnaise and Keto Greens
Rich and flavorful hot-smoked salmon, perfectly paired with a creamy dill mayonnaise. This dish is inherently …
4 net5 total1 fibre50 protein65 fat780 kcal
Gräslökssås (Keto-vänlig)
Creamy Chive Sauce (Keto-Friendly)
A classic Swedish cold sauce, rich and tangy, made with sour cream, mayonnaise, and a generous amount of fresh…
4.5 net5 total0.5 fibre3 protein85 fat797 kcal
Grillad Halloumi
Grilled Halloumi
While Cypriot in origin, grilled halloumi has become a ubiquitous and highly popular item on Swedish menus, se…
5 net5 total0 fibre45 protein45 fat600 kcal
Råbiff
Swedish Beef Tartare with Traditional Garnishes (Keto-Friendly)
A classic appetizer or light meal of finely minced raw beef fillet, typically served with an egg yolk, capers,…
5 net7 total2 fibre50 protein52 fat680 kcal
Skagen (Keto-Friendly)
A classic Swedish appetizer or light meal, consisting of a creamy shrimp salad with dill, typically served on …
5 net5 total0 fibre40 protein45 fat600 kcal
Stekt Falukorv med Stekt Ägg och Keto-grönsaker
Fried Falukorv Sausage with Fried Egg and Keto Vegetables
A classic Swedish working-class meal featuring thick slices of Falukorv sausage, pan-fried to perfection, serv…
5 net8 total3 fibre35 protein50 fat600 kcal
Svensk Leverpastej med Gurkskivor (Keto-anpassad)
Swedish Liver Pate with Cucumber Slices (Keto-Friendly)
A rich and creamy traditional Swedish liver pate, often made with pork liver and fat. Served as an appetizer o…
5 net7 total2 fibre30 protein50 fat600 kcal
Svensk Ostbricka
Swedish Cheese Platter
A selection of popular local Swedish cheeses, showcasing the country's dairy traditions.…
5 net5 total0 fibre50 protein65 fat800 kcal
Torsk med Äggsås och Smörkokt Broccoli (Keto-anpassad)
Boiled Cod with Creamy Egg Sauce and Buttered Broccoli (Keto-Modified)
Delicately boiled or steamed cod fillet, a staple of Swedish cuisine, served with a classic creamy egg sauce. …
5 net8 total3 fibre60 protein60 fat800 kcal
Varmrökt Fläskfilé med Pepparrotssås och Keto-Tillbehör
Warm Smoked Pork Fillet with Horseradish Cream Sauce and Keto Sides
Tender, warm-smoked pork fillet, offering a subtle smoky flavor, accompanied by a vibrant, creamy horseradish …
5 net8 total3 fibre70 protein65 fat850 kcal
Wallenbergare
Wallenberg Patties
Luxurious, fluffy veal patties made with ground veal, heavy cream, and egg yolks, pan-fried in generous amount…
5 net5 total0 fibre60 protein60 fat800 kcal
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Svensk Julskinka med Dijon senap
Swedish Christmas Ham with Dijon Mustard
A traditional Swedish Christmas ham, typically roasted and served cold or warm in thick slices, accompanied by…
1 net1 total0 fibre61 protein36 fat620 kcal
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Grisfötter med Senap och Keto-tillbehör
Boiled Pig's Trotters with Mustard and Keto Sides
A traditional and often overlooked delicacy, pig's trotters are slow-boiled until extremely tender and gelatin…
3 net4 total1 fibre60 protein65 fat800 kcal
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Keto Räkor med Majonnäs och Dill på Salladsbädd
Keto Shrimp with Mayonnaise and Dill on a Lettuce Bed
A keto-friendly adaptation of the beloved Swedish open-face shrimp sandwich. Piled high with fresh peeled shri…
3 net5 total2 fibre45 protein35 fat500 kcal
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Kräftstjärtar i dillmajonnäs på salladsbädd (Keto-anpassad)
Crayfish Tails in Dill Mayonnaise on Lettuce Bed (Keto-adapted)
Succulent crayfish tails mixed with a rich, creamy dill mayonnaise, traditionally a summer delicacy. Served on…
3 net5 total2 fibre35 protein55 fat650 kcal
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Stekt Piggvar med Hollandaisesås och Sparris
Pan-fried Turbot with Hollandaise Sauce and Asparagus
A highly prized and flavorful flatfish, turbot, pan-fried to perfection. Served with a classic, rich, and butt…
3 net5 total2 fibre45 protein45 fat600 kcal
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Ål i gelé med Gräslökssås
Eel in Aspic with Chive Cream Sauce
A traditional Swedish cold dish, featuring poached eel carefully set in a clear, savory aspic made from fish b…
4 net5 total1 fibre40 protein50 fat650 kcal
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Gäddqueneller med Krämig Dillsås (Keto-anpassad)
Pike Quenelles with Creamy Dill Sauce (Keto-adapted)
Light and delicate quenelles made from minced pike, served in a rich, creamy dill sauce. A traditional fish di…
4 net5 total1 fibre55 protein50 fat680 kcal
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Gravad Sik med Keto Hovmästarsås
Cured Whitefish with Keto Dill Mustard Sauce (without Bread)
Thinly sliced, salt and sugar-cured whitefish (sik), similar in preparation to gravlax but using whitefish for…
4 net5 total1 fibre35 protein30 fat450 kcal
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Grillad Renfilé med Smörstekta Lingon och Gräslökssmör (Keto-anpassad)
Grilled Reindeer Fillet with Butter-fried Lingonberries and Chive Butter (Keto-adapted)
A premium grilled reindeer fillet, served with a classic accompaniment of butter-fried unsweetened lingonberri…
4 net5 total1 fibre55 protein55 fat750 kcal
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Grillad Torskrygg med Citron, Dill och Smörstekta Grönsaker
Grilled Cod Loin with Lemon, Dill and Butter-fried Keto Vegetables
Succulent grilled cod loin, seasoned simply with fresh lemon and dill to highlight its delicate flavor. Served…
4 net7 total3 fibre45 protein40 fat580 kcal
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Kallskuren Rostbiff med Keto Remouladsås
Cold Sliced Roast Beef with Keto Remoulade Sauce
Thinly sliced, tender cold roast beef served with a creamy, tangy remoulade sauce made with keto-friendly ingr…
4 net5 total1 fibre45 protein38 fat520 kcal
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Kalvsylta med Keto-tillbehör
Veal Brawn (Headcheese) with Keto Sides
A traditional cold cut made from slow-cooked veal, often with natural gelatin from the bones, seasoned and pre…
4 net5 total1 fibre45 protein32 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
Matjessill med Gräddfil, Gräslök och Ägg
Matjes Herring with Sour Cream, Chives and Egg
A specific type of spiced, matured herring, often served during summer holidays. Presented cold with tradition…
4 net4 total0 fibre34 protein51 fat610 kcal
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Pressylta med Keto-tillbehör
Pork Brawn (Headcheese) with Keto Sides
A classic Swedish cold cut, similar to Kalvsylta but made from pork. Slow-cooked pork (often from the head or …
4 net5 total1 fibre50 protein38 fat550 kcal
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Stekt Renkalv med Smörstekt Broccoli och Lingon (osötade)
Pan-fried Reindeer Calf with Butter-fried Broccoli and Unsweetened Lingonberries
Tender pan-fried reindeer calf cutlets, a lean and flavorful game meat. Accompanied by crisp, butter-fried bro…
4 net8 total4 fibre50 protein45 fat650 kcal
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Stekt Sillfilé med Brynt Smör och Färskriven Pepparrot (Keto-anpassad)
Fried Herring Fillet with Brown Butter and Freshly Grated Horseradish (Keto-adapted)
Crispy pan-fried herring fillets, traditionally a staple, drizzled with nutty brown butter and topped with a g…
4 net5 total1 fibre50 protein60 fat750 kcal
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Svensk Färskoströra med Skaldjur
Swedish Cream Cheese and Seafood Spread (without Bread)
A rich and creamy spread made with fresh cream cheese, mixed with various seafood like shrimp or crab, fresh d…
4 net5 total1 fibre25 protein45 fat500 kcal
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Svensk Störrom med Crème Fraîche och Hackad Rödlök
Swedish Sturgeon Roe with Crème Fraîche and Chopped Red Onion (without Blini)
Luxurious Swedish sturgeon roe, known for its distinct flavor, served with rich crème fraîche and finely chopp…
4 net5 total1 fibre20 protein35 fat400 kcal
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Älgfilé med Enbärssås och Smörstekt Sparris
Moose Fillet with Juniper Berry Sauce and Buttered Asparagus
A tender pan-seared or grilled fillet of moose, served with a rich cream sauce flavored with juniper berries, …
5 net9 total4 fibre75 protein65 fat900 kcal
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Fläskkött i Dillsås
Pork in Dill Sauce
Tender pieces of slow-cooked pork (e.g., shoulder or loin) simmered in a creamy, tangy dill sauce. A tradition…
5 net6 total1 fibre55 protein55 fat750 kcal
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Grillad Kycklingfilé med Örtsmör och Gräddstuvad Spenat
Grilled Chicken Fillet with Herb Butter and Creamed Spinach
A tender chicken fillet, grilled to perfection, served with a fragrant herb butter and a generous portion of r…
5 net8 total3 fibre60 protein45 fat650 kcal
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Grillad Oxfilé med Örtsmör och Gräddstuvad Spenat
Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Herb Butter and Creamed Spinach
A tender, perfectly grilled beef tenderloin, served with a generous dollop of savory herb butter and a side of…
5 net8 total3 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
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Helstekt Anka med Apelsin- och Rosmarinsmör samt Gräddstuvad Spenat (Keto-anpassad)
Whole Roasted Duck with Orange-Rosemary Butter and Creamed Spinach (Keto-friendly)
A succulent whole roasted duck, infused with orange zest and rosemary butter, served with rich creamed spinach…
5 net10 total5 fibre70 protein90 fat1100 kcal
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Kallrökt Fläskkarré med Pepparrotsgrädde och Picklad Gurka
Cold Smoked Pork Collar with Horseradish Cream and Pickled Cucumber
Thin slices of savory cold-smoked pork collar, served with a sharp horseradish-infused cream and tangy pickled…
5 net6 total1 fibre40 protein48 fat600 kcal
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Kallskuren Kallrökt Fläskkarré med Pepparrotsgrädde och Picklad Gurka (Keto-anpassad)
Cold Smoked Pork Neck Slices with Horseradish Cream and Pickled Cucumber (Keto-Friendly)
Thinly sliced cold-smoked pork neck (a rich and flavorful cut), served with a tangy horseradish cream and cris…
5 net6 total1 fibre35 protein38 fat480 kcal
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Renköttstartar med Kapris, Rödlök och Pepparrotsemulsion (Keto-anpassad)
Reindeer Tartare with Capers, Red Onion, and Horseradish Emulsion (Keto-Modified)
Finely chopped raw reindeer meat, seasoned and served with traditional accompaniments such as capers, finely d…
5 net6 total1 fibre45 protein55 fat680 kcal
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Smörstekta Kantareller med Gräslök (utan bröd)
Pan-fried Chanterelles with Chives (without bread)
A simple yet exquisite seasonal dish featuring fresh chanterelle mushrooms, pan-fried in generous butter until…
5 net8 total3 fibre5 protein35 fat350 kcal
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Smörstekta Njurar med Gräddsås och Persilja
Pan-Fried Kidneys with Cream Sauce and Parsley
Tender slices of pan-fried beef or veal kidneys, cooked until perfectly tender, and served in a rich, luscious…
5 net6 total1 fibre50 protein45 fat600 kcal
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Stekt Fiskfärsbiffar med Dillsås och Smörkokt Broccoli
Pan-fried Fish Patties with Dill Sauce and Buttered Broccoli (Keto-friendly)
Traditionally made with various white fish, these pan-fried patties are served with a rich dill cream sauce an…
5 net8 total3 fibre60 protein60 fat800 kcal
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Stekt Kummel med Gräslökssmör och Keto-tillbehör
Pan-fried Hake with Chive Butter and Keto Sides
A fresh fillet of hake (kummel), pan-fried until golden, and generously topped with a simple yet flavorful chi…
5 net9 total4 fibre48 protein68 fat820 kcal
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Stekt Pärlhönebröst med Gräddsås och Smörstekta Haricots Verts
Pan-fried Guinea Fowl Breast with Cream Sauce and Buttered Green Beans
A succulent pan-fried guinea fowl breast, served with a classic rich cream sauce and fresh green beans sautéed…
5 net9 total4 fibre65 protein65 fat850 kcal
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Svensk Äggost (Keto-anpassad)
Swedish Egg Cheese (Keto-Friendly)
A unique traditional Swedish dish, similar to a firm, savory custard or rustic cheese. Made from eggs and crea…
5 net5 total0 fibre25 protein25 fat350 kcal
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Svensk Krämig Kycklinggryta med Dragon och Champinjoner
Swedish Creamy Chicken Stew with Tarragon and Mushrooms
Tender chicken pieces simmered in a rich, creamy sauce flavored with aromatic tarragon and earthy mushrooms. A…
5 net7 total2 fibre55 protein52 fat720 kcal
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Vildsvinssylta med Keto-tillbehör (Keto-anpassad)
Wild Boar Brawn with Keto Sides (Keto-adapted)
A traditional Swedish brawn made from tender wild boar meat, seasoned with allspice and bay leaf, set in its o…
5 net7 total2 fibre40 protein30 fat450 kcal