KETO VERDICTYES
Beef tongue is excellent for keto. It’s very low-carb (~3.7g net carbs per 100g) with a near 1:1 fat-to-protein ratio—about 16g fat and 15g protein—keeping you satisfied while supporting ketosis.
Is Beef Tongue Keto?
Organ Meats
YOUR PORTION
How much are you having?
Scale the published reference values to your portion.
Per 100 g (as listed by source). USDA FoodData Central.
How this is calculated
total carbohydrate - fiber. Each published value is multiplied by your portion divided by the reference amount. No extra fiber, sugar alcohol or allulose deductions are applied here.
Grams and milliliters are not interchangeable. Household measures require a food-specific conversion; check your scale or product label.
3.7gnet carbs in your portion
- Total carbs
- 3.7g
- Fiber
- 0g
- Protein
- 14.9g
- Fat
- 16.1g
- Calories
- 224
Beef tongue is excellent for keto. It’s very low-carb (~3.7g net carbs per 100g) with a near 1:1 fat-to-protein ratio—about 16g fat and 15g protein—keeping you satisfied while supporting ketosis.
- Net carbs (100 g)3.7g
- Protein (100 g)14.9g
- Fat (100 g)16.1g
- Keto verdictKeto-friendly
NUTRITION FACTS
Per 100 g (as listed by source)
Net Carbs
3.7g
Total Carbs
3.7g
Fiber
0g
Protein
14.9g
Fat
16.1g
Calories
224
Source: USDA FoodData Central reference record
Source fit: generic reference; variety, brand, or preparation may differ
Net-carb calculation: total carbohydrate - fiber
This USDA record is used as a generic nutrition reference; variety, brand, or preparation may differ.
Nutrition record reviewed 2026-07-09. Maintained by KetoLens Team.
WHY IT'S KETO-FRIENDLY
- Very low net carbs: ~3.7g per 100g fits comfortably in keto macros
- High fat (≈16g/100g) helps hit keto ratios and satiety
- Moderate protein (≈15g/100g) supports muscle maintenance
- Excellent fat-to-protein balance for sustained energy
- Rich in B-complex vitamins that aid energy metabolism
- Mild, tender meat that adapts to many seasonings and cuisines
PREPARATION SUGGESTIONS
SLOW-COOKED TONGUE
Simmer whole tongue with aromatics 3–4 hours until tender, peel the skin, slice thin, and serve hot or cold with Yellow Mustard.
LENGUA TACOS
Braise, dice, and crisp in a pan; serve in low-carb tortillas or Romaine Lettuce cups with cilantro, onion, and salsa verde.
TONGUE SANDWICHES
Chill, slice thin, and stack on Keto Bread with mustard, Pickles, and cheese for deli-style flavor.
PRESSURE-COOKED TONGUE
Cook 60–90 minutes under pressure with aromatics; peel, slice, and sear in butter for crisp edges.
TONGUE IN CREAM SAUCE
Warm sliced tongue in a mushroom-caper cream sauce; serve over Cauliflower Rice.
SMOKED TONGUE
Smoke low-and-slow, peel, and slice thin—pastrami-like texture with deep flavor.