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Potato pancakes
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 268 kcal —
- Protein 6.1 g 12%
- Carbohydrate 25 g 9%
- Fat 15 g 19%
- Saturated fat 2.5 g 12%
- Fibre 3.3 g 12%
- Sugars 1.8 g —
- Sodium 764 mg 33%
- Cholesterol 95 mg 32%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 32 µg 4%
- Vitamin C 27.6 mg 31%
- Vitamin D 0.3 µg 2%
- Vitamin E 0.23 mg 2%
- Vitamin K 2.7 µg 2%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.16 mg 13%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.17 mg 13%
- Niacin (B3) 1.7 mg 10%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.76 mg 15%
- Vitamin B6 0.45 mg 26%
- Folate (B9) 41 µg 10%
- Vitamin B12 0.29 µg 12%
- Choline 74.2 mg 13%
Minerals
- Calcium 32 mg 2%
- Iron 1.7 mg 9%
- Magnesium 36 mg 9%
- Phosphorus 128 mg 10%
- Potassium 622 mg 13%
- Zinc 0.7 mg 6%
- Copper 0.18 mg 20%
- Manganese 0.26 mg 11%
- Selenium 8.9 µg 16%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 268 | 6.1 g | 25 g | 15 g |
| 1 × small 2-3/4 in. dia., 5/8 in. thick. | 22 g | 59 | 1.3 g | 5.4 g | 3.2 g |
| 1 × medium 3-1/4 in. x 3-5/8 in., 5/8 in. thick. | 37 g | 99 | 2.2 g | 9.1 g | 5.5 g |
| 2 × small 2-3/4 in. dia., 5/8 in. thick. | 44 g | 118 | 2.7 g | 11 g | 6.5 g |
| ½ × small 2-3/4 in. dia., 5/8 in. thick. | 11 g | 29 | 0.7 g | 2.7 g | 1.6 g |
| 3 × small 2-3/4 in. dia., 5/8 in. thick. | 66 g | 177 | 4 g | 16 g | 9.7 g |
| 4 × small 2-3/4 in. dia., 5/8 in. thick. | 88 g | 236 | 5.4 g | 22 g | 13 g |
Similar foods
- Sweet potato pancakewith sweet potato218 kcal / 100 g
- Potato pancakes "Rhenish"fried, with apple sauce and lingonberries175 kcal / 100 g
- Potato cakesfried in rapeseed oil210 kcal / 100 g
- Scallop potatodeep fried, salted328 kcal / 100 g
- Potato pattiesfried167 kcal / 100 g
- Vegetable fritters140 kcal / 100 g
- Courgette pancakesfried95 kcal / 100 g
- Hashed brown potatohomemade265 kcal / 100 g
- Hash brown potatoeshome-prepared265 kcal / 100 g
- Pancakesfried in fat182 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Potato pancakes
How do you make potato pancakes crisp rather than soggy?
Grate the potatoes, then squeeze them firmly in a clean tea towel to remove as much liquid as possible. Fry thin spoonfuls in a film of hot oil over medium heat for about 3–4 minutes per side, until deeply golden.
Do you need to cook potatoes before making potato pancakes?
No: grate raw potatoes for classic crisp-edged pancakes. Mix them promptly with grated onion, egg and a little flour, as the potato darkens quickly once cut.
Can you bake potato pancakes instead of frying them?
Yes. Brush both sides with oil, spread them in a single layer on a hot baking tray and bake at 220 °C for about 20–25 minutes, turning halfway; they will be less crisp than pan-fried ones.
What do you serve with potato pancakes?
Sour cream or apple sauce are familiar partners; smoked salmon, crème fraîche and chopped chives make a savoury topping. Serve them straight from the pan, while their edges are crisp.
Can you freeze potato pancakes?
Cool them completely, layer with baking paper and freeze in a sealed container. Reheat from frozen in a 200 °C oven for about 10–15 minutes, turning once; avoid the microwave if you want to keep the edges crisp.
Are potato pancakes the same as potato cakes?
Not quite: potato pancakes are usually made from grated potato and fried as thin patties, while potato cakes are often made by shaping mashed potato. The names differ between recipes and regions, so the texture and method are the useful clues.
How do potato pancakes compare with courgette pancakes?
Potato pancakes have more energy per 100 g: 268 kcal, compared with 95 kcal in courgette pancakes. Courgette pancakes are softer and wetter, so squeezing out the grated courgette helps them hold together.
Can you prepare potato pancake mixture ahead of time?
It is best to grate and mix it just before frying: raw potato discolours, and its liquid collects in the bowl. If you must wait, cover and chill the mixture briefly, then pour off excess liquid and stir before cooking.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 170092 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
