Ground lamb is excellent for keto: zero net carbs with a naturally higher fat content for great satiety. Flavorful, nutrient-dense, and versatile for quick weeknight recipes or meal prep.
Is Ground Lamb Keto?

YOUR PORTION
How much are you having?
Scale the published reference values to your portion.
Per 100 g (as listed by source). Curated estimate; estimated values.
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.
0gnet carbs in your portion
- Total carbs
- 0g
- Fiber
- 0g
- Protein
- 20g
- Fat
- 22g
- Calories
- 294
Ground lamb is excellent for keto: zero net carbs with a naturally higher fat content for great satiety. Flavorful, nutrient-dense, and versatile for quick weeknight recipes or meal prep.
- Net carbs (100 g)0g
- Protein (100 g)20g
- Fat (100 g)22g
- Keto verdictKeto-friendly
NUTRITION FACTS
Per 100 g (as listed by source)
Source: Curated estimate
Source fit: curated estimate; not an exact source match
Net-carb calculation: total carbohydrate - fiber
A USDA reference record exists, but the displayed basis or macros do not directly reproduce it, so KetoLens does not attribute these values to USDA. Check the current label for packaged products.
Nutrition record reviewed 2026-07-09. Maintained by KetoLens Team.
WHY IT'S KETO-FRIENDLY
- Zero net carbs: fits strict keto without carb tracking
- High fat (≈22g/100g) supports ketosis and meal satisfaction
- Adequate protein (~20g/100g) helps maintain lean mass
- Naturally flavorful—pairs well with low-carb herbs, spices, and sauces
- Works across cuisines (Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Asian-inspired) for variety
- Great for batch cooking and easy portioning
PREPARATION SUGGESTIONS
LAMB KOFTA
Mix with garlic, herbs, cumin, and coriander; form into patties or kebabs and grill or pan-sear. Serve with Tzatziki and salad.
STUFFED BELL PEPPERS
Brown with onions and herbs; stuff into halved peppers and bake at 375°F (190°C) ~25 minutes.
LAMB LETTUCE WRAPS
Sauté with ginger, garlic, and Low Sodium Soy Sauce or Tamari; serve in lettuce cups with cucumber.
MEDITERRANEAN LAMB BALLS
Combine with herbs, pine-nuts, and parmesan; bake or pan-fry until golden and serve with Pesto or Tahini.
LAMB BOLOGNESE
Simmer in tomato sauce with oregano and garlic; spoon over Zucchini Noodles or Konjac Rice (Shirataki).
SEASONED LAMB CRUMBLE
Brown with cumin, cinnamon, and coriander; scatter over Cauliflower Rice or add to egg scrambles.