Wurstplatte
Assorted German Sausages (Keto: No Bread/Potatoes, Focus on Sausages & Sauerkraut)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely no bread, mashed potatoes, potato salad, or sweet mustards (like Bavarian sweet mustard). About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for German food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A selection of various German sausages (e.g., Bratwurst, Weißwurst, Bockwurst), typically grilled or boiled, served hot. This platter is usually accompanied by bread, mashed potatoes, or potato salad. For keto, the sausages are served with a generous helping of sauerkraut and a selection of savory mustards (avoiding sweet varieties), with all high-carb accompaniments omitted.
Key ingredients
Assorted German sausages (pork, veal, beef), sauerkraut, mustard (Dijon/spicy).
How to make it keto
Absolutely no bread, mashed potatoes, potato salad, or sweet mustards (like Bavarian sweet mustard). Request extra sauerkraut and regular (Dijon or spicy) mustard. Confirm sausage ingredients for fillers or sugars if possible, though most traditional German sausages are low-carb.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Wurstplatte: Kein Brot, keine Brötchen, kein Kartoffelsalat. Sind die Würste ohne Stärke/Zucker? Bitte herzhaften Senf, keinen süßen.
Wurstplatte: No bread, rolls, or potato salad. Do sausages contain hidden starches/sugars? I prefer savory mustard, not sweet.
Watch out for
Fillers/sugars in sausages (less common in traditional German varieties but possible), sweetened sauerkraut, sweet mustards, bread/potato sides.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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