Keto Approved
Veal Cutlet
0.00g net carbs per 3 oz
Pan-seared in butter or olive oil, this lean cut carries 0 g net carbs per 3 oz serving while delivering 31.2 g protein. Pair it with a buttery sauce or roasted low-carb veggies to round out the 4.3 g of fat already on the plate.
By MeKeto Editorial · Last updated July 2026
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Good to Know
The catch is breading. A classic veal cutlet is often pounded thin and dredged in flour or breadcrumbs for schnitzel or parmigiana, and that coating can add 15 to 20 g of carbs per portion. Buy plain, uncoated cutlets from the butcher case and bread them yourself with crushed pork rinds or almond flour, or pan-fry them in butter and finish with lemon. Watch jarred marinara if you plan a parm style dish, since brands like Rao's stay low while many supermarket sauces sneak in added sugar.
Is Veal Cutlet Keto? The Full Answer
Veal Cutlet contains 0.00g net carbs per 3 oz (0.00g total carbs minus 0.00g fiber). Pan-seared in butter or olive oil, this lean cut carries 0 g net carbs per 3 oz serving while delivering 31.2 g protein. Pair it with a buttery sauce or roasted low-carb veggies to round out the 4.3 g of fat already on 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 Veal Cutlet a reliable keto staple.
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