Is Ground beef keto?
Keto-friendly 0 g net carbs per a quarter pound raw (113 g) — 0% of a 20 g keto day.
Short answer: Yes. A quarter pound raw (113 g) of ground beef: 0 g net carbs — 0% of a strict 20 g keto day — with 22.6 g fat and 19.4 g protein.
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Ground beef is the budget base of many keto menus. The fat ratio on the label changes its macros a lot — 80/20 has about twice the fat of 90/10.
How ground beef fits a keto carb budget
Ground beef has no meaningful net carbs, so it does not use your carb budget at all — the limit that matters is energy.
Worked example. 113 g of ground beef = 0 g total carbs − 0 g fibre = 0 g net carbs, 22.6 g fat, 19.4 g protein and 287 kcal.
Buying a packaged or flavoured ground beef product? Run its label through the net carb calculator — added sugars change the picture quickly.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per a quarter pound raw (113 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 254 kcal | 287 kcal |
| Fat | 20 g | 22.6 g |
| Protein | 17.2 g | 19.4 g |
| Total carbohydrate | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0 g |
| Net carbs | 0 g | 0 g |
Where the energy comes from:
How to eat ground beef on keto
- Brown in bulk and freeze in portions.
Keto recipes with ground beef
- Keto Burger Bowl
- Egg Roll in a Bowl (Beef and Cabbage Stir-Fry)
- Keto Beef Chili (No Beans)
- Keto Zucchini Lasagna
- Keto Cheeseburger Casserole (Hamburger Casserole)
- Keto Tacos with Cheese Taco Shells
- Keto Nachos (Pork Rind Nachos)
Compared with other meats and fish
Ground beef ranks #3 of 8 meats and fish in our database by net carbs per 100 g (lowest first). Zero or near-zero carb — the real question is how much protein you need.
| Food | Net carbs / 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Salmon | 0 g | 0 g |
| Chicken thighs (skin-on) | 0 g | 0 g |
| Tuna (canned in water) | 0 g | 0 g |
| Steak (ribeye) | 0.1 g | 0.2 g |
| Tofu (firm) | 0.5 g | 0.6 g |
| Bacon | 1.4 g | 0.3 g |
See all meats and fish ranked by net carbs →
Frequently asked questions
How many net carbs are in ground beef?
Ground beef has about 0 g of net carbs per 100 g (0 g total carbohydrate minus 0 g fibre), and about 0 g per a quarter pound raw (113 g).
Can you eat ground beef on keto?
Yes. A typical serving uses 0% of a strict 20 g net-carb day.
Values are per 100 g of the raw or stated food, rounded, from USDA FoodData Central. Brands and varieties differ — check the label for packaged products.