Lentil cutlets, fried in vegetable oil, homemade
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These homemade lentil cutlets are a Gujarati dish made from red lentils and potatoes, fried in vegetable oil. They mainly provide carbohydrate, protein and fat. Per 100g, they contain 24g of carbohydrate, 8.5g of protein and 8.3g of fat, with an energy content of 838 kJ.
Carbohydrate provides energy, while protein supports the growth and repair of body tissues. These cutlets also contain iron, which is needed to make haemoglobin, the substance in red blood cells that carries oxygen. Frying adds fat and contributes to the energy content; the amount of oil used can affect the final composition. The full nutrient figures are shown in the tables below.
Nutrition per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
Energy | 199 kcal |
Energy | 838 kJ |
Fat | 8.3g |
of which saturates | 0.57g |
Carbohydrate | 24g |
of which sugars | 1.2g |
8.5g | |
Salt | 0.06g |
Water | 55g |
Cholesterol | 0mg |
Vitamins and minerals per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
7µg | |
0µg | |
7mg | |
0.22mg | |
0.07mg | |
0.9mg | |
0.22mg | |
Trace | |
17µg | |
36mg | |
3.1mg | |
38mg | |
120mg | |
352mg | |
Sodium | 25mg |
1.1mg | |
0.23mg | |
2µg |
About these figures
Values are per 100g of the food as described (Recipe. Gujerati dish. Red lentil and potato cutlets.). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.