Is shepherd's pie keto?
Shepherd's pie
The mashed-potato topping, peas, carrots and gravy give a serving of shepherd's pie about 30 g net carbs. Top the same meat filling with cheesy mashed cauliflower and skip the peas for a fraction of that.
Nutrition per serving
1 serving (about 1¼ cups) · 300 g- Net carbs
- 30g
- Calories
- 438kcal
- Protein
- 23g
- Fat
- 23g
- Total carbs
- 34 g
- Fiber
- 4.2 g
About 50 g of shepherd's pie adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 17% of a typical serving.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 438 kcal | 146 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 34 g | 11 g |
| Dietary fiber | 4.2 g | 1.4 g |
| Net carbs | 30 g | 10 g |
| Protein | 23 g | 7.7 g |
| Fat | 23 g | 7.6 g |
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Frequently asked questions
Is shepherd's pie keto?
No — shepherd's pie is not keto-friendly. The mashed-potato topping, peas, carrots and gravy give a serving of shepherd's pie about 30 g net carbs. Top the same meat filling with cheesy mashed cauliflower and skip the peas for a fraction of that.
How many net carbs are in shepherd's pie?
1 serving (about 1¼ cups) (300 g) of shepherd's pie has about 30 g net carbs (34 g total carbs minus 4.2 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 10 g net carbs.
How much shepherd's pie can I eat on keto?
About 50 g of shepherd's pie adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 17% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 150% of your carbs.
What is a good keto substitute for shepherd's pie?
Try ground lamb, ground beef (80/20), cauliflower, cheddar cheese. See our full guide: keto substitutes for potatoes.
