Are lamb shanks keto?

Lamb shanks

Keto-friendly Yes — lamb shanks are keto-friendly.

Rich, collagen-heavy and carb-free. Braise them for hours in wine, garlic and herbs and serve over cauliflower mash instead of polenta or potatoes.

Nutrition per serving

4 oz raw (boneless) · 113 g
Net carbs
0.1g
Calories
207kcal
Protein
23g
Fat
13g
Total carbs
0.1 g
Fiber
0 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 1%

Lamb shanks has virtually no net carbs, so portion size is about calories and fullness, not carbs.

Nutrition facts for lamb shanks
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories207 kcal183 kcal
Total carbohydrate0.1 g0.1 g
Dietary fiber0 g0 g
Net carbs0.1 g0.1 g
Sugars 0 g 0 g
Protein23 g20 g
Fat13 g11 g

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Frequently asked questions

Are lamb shanks keto?

Yes — lamb shanks are keto-friendly. Rich, collagen-heavy and carb-free. Braise them for hours in wine, garlic and herbs and serve over cauliflower mash instead of polenta or potatoes.

How many net carbs are in lamb shanks?

4 oz raw (boneless) (113 g) of lamb shanks has about 0.1 g net carbs (0.1 g total carbs minus 0 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 0.1 g net carbs.

How much lamb shanks can I eat on keto?

Lamb shanks has virtually no net carbs, so portion size is about calories and fullness, not carbs. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 1% of your carbs.

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #172513): Lamb, New Zealand, imported, fore-shank, separable lean and fat, 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.

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