Is lamb shoulder keto?

Lamb shoulder

Keto-friendly Yes — lamb shoulder is keto-friendly.

Fattier and more flavorful than leg, with zero carbs. Slow-roast it until it pulls apart, or cut it into shoulder chops for the grill.

Nutrition per serving

4 oz raw · 113 g
Net carbs
0g
Calories
294kcal
Protein
19g
Fat
24g
Total carbs
0 g
Fiber
0 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 0%

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

Nutrition facts for lamb shoulder
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories294 kcal260 kcal
Total carbohydrate0 g0 g
Dietary fiber0 g0 g
Net carbs0 g0 g
Protein19 g17 g
Fat24 g21 g

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Frequently asked questions

Is lamb shoulder keto?

Yes — lamb shoulder is keto-friendly. Fattier and more flavorful than leg, with zero carbs. Slow-roast it until it pulls apart, or cut it into shoulder chops for the grill.

How many net carbs are in lamb shoulder?

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

How much lamb shoulder can I eat on keto?

Lamb shoulder 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 0% of your carbs.

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #172500): Lamb, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" 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.

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