Keto Approved
Lobster
0.00g net carbs per 3 oz
Steamed or boiled, this shellfish carries 0 g net carbs in a 3 oz portion, so it slots into your day cleanly. Watch the drawn butter (good fat for keto) and skip any breadcrumb coating or sweet dipping sauce that would sneak carbs onto the plate.
By MeKeto Editorial · Last updated July 2026
Nutrition Facts
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Good to Know
Plain steamed or boiled lobster is just the meat, but the carbs sneak in through the extras: skip the breadcrumb-stuffed tails, lobster mac, or sweet dipping sauces. Drawn butter is the keto-friendly classic and adds the fat you need. Watch lobster rolls and bisque too, since the bun and flour-thickened broth bring carbs that the meat itself never had.
Is Lobster Keto? The Full Answer
Lobster contains 0.00g net carbs per 3 oz (0.00g total carbs minus 0.00g fiber). Steamed or boiled, this shellfish carries 0 g net carbs in a 3 oz portion, so it slots into your day cleanly. Watch the drawn butter (good fat for keto) and skip any breadcrumb coating or sweet dipping sauce that would sneak carbs onto the plate.
On a standard ketogenic diet, most people target 20-25g net carbs per day. A single serving uses 0% of a 20g daily carb limit. That makes Lobster a reliable keto staple.
Measure Your Ketone Levels
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