Potato cakes, fried in rapeseed oil
Last updated 4 Nov 2026
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Potato cakes are shaped portions of a potato-based mixture; the recipe described here is fried in rapeseed oil. They mainly provide carbohydrate and fat, with smaller amounts of protein and fibre. Per 100g, they contain 31g of carbohydrate, 8.4g of fat and 2.1g of fibre, and provide 884 kJ of energy.
Carbohydrate is a source of energy for the body, while fibre helps support normal bowel function. Frying adds fat and contributes to the energy content, which is worth noting for people monitoring their fat or energy intake. The amount of salt can vary with the recipe and any salt added during preparation or serving. Full nutrient figures for this recipe are provided in the tables below.
Nutrition per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
Energy | 210 kcal |
Energy | 884 kJ |
Fat | 8.4g |
of which saturates | 1.8g |
Carbohydrate | 31g |
of which sugars | 1.1g |
2.1g | |
3.9g | |
Salt | 0.05g |
Alcohol | 0g |
Water | 55g |
Cholesterol | 5.3mg |
Vitamins and minerals per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
26µg | |
0µg | |
1.5mg | |
6mg | |
0.2mg | |
0.03mg | |
0.8mg | |
0.08mg | |
0.1µg | |
15µg | |
40mg | |
0.73mg | |
19mg | |
59mg | |
305mg | |
Sodium | 21mg |
0.4mg | |
0.08mg | |
1µg | |
9µg |
About these figures
Values are per 100g of the food as described (Recipe). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.