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Potato cakes
Calories & nutrition facts
fried in rapeseed oil
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 210 kcal —
- Protein 3.9 g 8%
- Carbohydrate 31 g 11%
- Fat 8.4 g 11%
- Saturated fat 1.8 g 9%
- Fibre 2.1 g 8%
- Sugars 1.1 g —
- Sodium 21 mg 1%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 26 µg 3%
- Vitamin C 6 mg 7%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 1.5 mg 10%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.2 mg 17%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.03 mg 2%
- Niacin (B3) 0.8 mg 5%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.42 mg 8%
- Vitamin B6 0.08 mg 5%
- Biotin (B7) 0.7 µg 2%
- Folate (B9) 15 µg 4%
- Vitamin B12 0.1 µg 4%
Minerals
- Calcium 40 mg 3%
- Iron 0.73 mg 4%
- Magnesium 19 mg 5%
- Phosphorus 59 mg 5%
- Potassium 305 mg 6%
- Zinc 0.4 mg 4%
- Copper 0.08 mg 9%
- Manganese 0.27 mg 12%
- Selenium 1 µg 2%
- Iodine 9 µg 6%
Similar foods
- Potato pancakes268 kcal / 100 g
- Potato pattiesfried167 kcal / 100 g
- Vegetable rissolesfried in vegetable oil121 kcal / 100 g
- Scallop potatodeep fried, salted328 kcal / 100 g
- Roasted potatoesold, roasted in rapeseed oil161 kcal / 100 g
- Corn frittersfried in rapeseed oil, homemade287 kcal / 100 g
- Fried potatofried in butter132 kcal / 100 g
- Lentil rissolesfried in vegetable oil211 kcal / 100 g
- Fish cakedeep-fried in peanut oil239 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Potato cakes
How do you cook potato cakes so they turn crisp rather than soggy?
Pat grated potato dry in a clean tea towel before mixing, and press each cake into a thin layer. Fry in a lightly oiled pan over medium heat for about 4–5 minutes per side, without crowding the pan.
Can you reheat potato cakes in an air fryer?
Yes. Arrange them in a single layer and heat at 180 °C for about 5–8 minutes, turning once; they crisp up better than in a microwave.
Can you freeze potato cakes?
Cool them completely, freeze in a single layer, then transfer to a sealed container with baking paper between layers. Reheat from frozen in an oven at 200 °C for about 15–20 minutes, until hot throughout.
What do you serve with potato cakes?
They go well with smoked salmon and crème fraîche, or with fried eggs and a green salad. For a savoury meal, try them alongside sausages, mushrooms or baked beans.
Are potato cakes the same as potato pancakes?
The names overlap: both can mean shallow-fried potato mixtures. Potato cakes are often made from mashed potato and shaped into thicker rounds, while potato pancakes commonly use grated potato and are thinner and crisper.
Can you make potato cakes with leftover mashed potato?
Yes. Mix cold mash with a little flour and a beaten egg, shape into patties, then fry until golden on both sides. If the mash is loose, add flour a spoonful at a time so the cakes hold their shape.
Are potato cakes gluten-free?
Not always: recipes and shop-bought versions may use wheat flour or breadcrumbs to bind them. For a gluten-free batch, use a suitable gluten-free flour or leave out the binder if the mixture holds together.
How much protein is in potato cakes?
A 100 g portion contains 3.9 g of protein.
Source: CoFID (UK) 15-849 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
