Are beef short ribs keto?

Beef short ribs

Keto-friendly Yes — beef short ribs are keto-friendly.

Very fatty and carb-free. Braise them low and slow; Korean galbi marinades are sweet, so use a sugar-free version.

Nutrition per serving

4 oz raw (boneless) · 113 g
Net carbs
0.5g
Calories
441kcal
Protein
16g
Fat
41g
Total carbs
0.5 g
Fiber
0 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 3%

About 1250 g of beef short ribs adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 11 typical servings.

Nutrition facts for beef short ribs
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories441 kcal390 kcal
Total carbohydrate0.5 g0.4 g
Dietary fiber0 g0 g
Net carbs0.5 g0.4 g
Protein16 g14 g
Fat41 g36 g

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Frequently asked questions

Are beef short ribs keto?

Yes — beef short ribs are keto-friendly. Very fatty and carb-free. Braise them low and slow; Korean galbi marinades are sweet, so use a sugar-free version.

How many net carbs are in beef short ribs?

4 oz raw (boneless) (113 g) of beef short ribs has about 0.5 g net carbs (0.5 g total carbs minus 0 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 0.4 g net carbs.

How much beef short ribs can I eat on keto?

About 1250 g of beef short ribs adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 11 typical servings. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 3% of your carbs.

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #169439): Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, raw. Net carbs = total carbohydrate − fiber. Rating: Keto-friendly — Low in net carbs per typical serving (about 5 g or less). Fits easily into a 20–30 g daily limit. How we rate foods. Last reviewed October 18, 2026.

Typical price: about $16.48/lb — Our estimate of a typical supermarket price: $39.96 for 4 lb bone-in (about 1.1 kg of meat). How we estimate prices

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