Is lamb keto?
Each 3 oz (85 g) portion of lamb carries 0 g net carbs, so it fits a keto day.
- Net carb count
- 0 g
- Total carb count
- 0 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
- Protein
- 21.7 grams
- Fat
- 15.3 grams
- Calories
- kcal: 230
0% of the 20 g in a keto day

Other kinds of meat and fish
| Food | Serving | Net carbs (g) |
|---|---|---|
| Ground beef | 3 oz (85 g) | 0 |
Eating lamb on a keto diet
A serving of lamb, 3 oz (85 g), gives 0 g net carbs, so it covers 0% of the 20 g in a keto day
Lamb fits a keto day at 0 g for every serving, and that leaves plenty of room for other food
In that same portion, lamb offers 21.7 g of protein, 15.3 g of fat and 230 kcal.
For net carbs per serving, no other meat or fish item on this site comes in under lamb
USDA FoodData Central gives these numbers: Cooked lamb, choice, composite of trimmed retail cuts, lean and fat separable, fat trimmed to 1/8" (FDC 172546)