Grass-fed protein consists entirely of fats and proteins. Compared to grain-fed meats, grass-fed options offer higher amounts of nutrients, amino acids, Omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals.
Veggie burgers and other plant-based meat alternatives can consist of vegetables, legumes, grains, preservatives, and processed ingredients. For this reason, they should be considered separately from meat as grass-fed or otherwise.
Here is a list of grass-fed meat options that not only qualify as ketogenic options.
Beef
Lamb
Game meat such as venison, bison, rabbit, etc.
The recommended protein amount for the ketogenic diet, regardless of food category, follows a ratio that is as follows.
(High fat)70 to 85 percent of total daily calories from fat
(Moderate protein)10 to 20 percent of total daily calories from protein
(Low carbohydrate)5 to 7 percent of total daily calories from carbohydrates