Is mongolian beef keto?

Mongolian beef

Not keto No — mongolian beef is not keto-friendly.

Cornstarch-coated beef in a brown-sugar soy glaze — about 21 g net carbs per cup, before any rice. Beef and broccoli, or any stir-fry with the sauce on the side, is a lower-carb order.

Nutrition per serving

1 cup · 180 g
Net carbs
21g
Calories
398kcal
Protein
36g
Fat
18g
Total carbs
21 g
Fiber
0.9 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 102%

About 43.9 g of mongolian beef adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 24% of a typical serving.

Nutrition facts for mongolian beef
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories398 kcal221 kcal
Total carbohydrate21 g12 g
Dietary fiber0.9 g0.5 g
Net carbs21 g11 g
Protein36 g20 g
Fat18 g10 g

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Frequently asked questions

Is mongolian beef keto?

No — mongolian beef is not keto-friendly. Cornstarch-coated beef in a brown-sugar soy glaze — about 21 g net carbs per cup, before any rice. Beef and broccoli, or any stir-fry with the sauce on the side, is a lower-carb order.

How many net carbs are in mongolian beef?

1 cup (180 g) of mongolian beef has about 21 g net carbs (21 g total carbs minus 0.9 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 11 g net carbs.

How much mongolian beef can I eat on keto?

About 43.9 g of mongolian beef adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 24% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 102% of your carbs.

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Source: Calculated from USDA SR Legacy ingredients for a typical recipe: flank steak tossed in cornstarch and fried, in a sauce of soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic and ginger, with scallions. Net carbs = total carbohydrate − fiber. Rating: Not keto — More than about 10 g net carbs per typical serving. Swap it for a low-carb alternative. How we rate foods. Last reviewed October 18, 2026.

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