Wiener schnitzel, homemade
Last updated 4 Nov 2026
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Wiener schnitzel is a thin cutlet of meat, traditionally veal, coated in breadcrumbs and fried. The figures here describe a homemade recipe. It mainly provides protein, with carbohydrate from the breadcrumb coating and fat from the ingredients and cooking oil. Per 100g, it provides 21g of protein, 13g of carbohydrate and 8.5g of fat, with an energy content of 897 kJ.
Protein supports the maintenance and repair of body tissues. The fat and energy content of homemade schnitzel can vary with the cut of meat, the coating and the amount of oil absorbed during frying. Added salt and accompaniments also affect the salt content of the meal. Full nutrient figures for this recipe are in the tables below.
Nutrition per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
Energy | 213 kcal |
Energy | 897 kJ |
Fat | 8.5g |
of which saturates | 1.1g |
Carbohydrate | 13g |
of which sugars | 0.7g |
0.2g | |
21g | |
Salt | 0.29g |
Water | 56g |
Cholesterol | 79mg |
Vitamins and minerals per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
13µg | |
1.5µg | |
1.7mg | |
0mg | |
0.17mg | |
0.2mg | |
5.3mg | |
0.44mg | |
1.6µg | |
25µg | |
27mg | |
1mg | |
25mg | |
225mg | |
328mg | |
Sodium | 117mg |
2.2mg | |
0.05mg | |
14µg |
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.