There is probably no person who would not eat French fries. And no, fatty, a person who has not heard that this product is not at all good for our health, much less.
For a century now, man has learned how to transform liquid vegetable oils through chemical processes into solid fats that can be spread on bread, used for cooking, but most importantly, these fats are very beneficial for the industrial industry! They're pretty cheap! ABOUT your health no one thought about this issue!
Margarin and Co. are very widely used to make chips, various types of baked goods, French fries, ready-made soups and even breakfast cereals!
Why are they so harmful? — In the process of manufacturing and cooking products when heated, they form trans fats. They are the cause of atherosclerosis with sad results (heart attack). This has already been proven by research!
Trans fats are linked to a compromised immune system, increased blood pressure, excess weight and diseases such as diabetes and inflammatory bowel disease.
It's better to refuse from deep-fried foods, fatty baked goods, breaded foods, fast food and ready-made meals.
These are puff pastries and puff pastries, glazed sweets, packet soups, French fries, frozen pizza, breakfast cereals, all kinds of sweet spreads on bread, cream from a can, chips...
- Look at the label!
- Or better yet, cook it yourself!
- For sandwiches, buy butter,
- cold-pressed vegetable fats for salad dressing
- and for baking and frying, refined vegetable fats.
1 potato wedge
contains 6 kcal
0.3 g fat
0.9 carbohydrates
0.1 proteins
How to burn these 6 kcal?
Just find out how many calories are burned when
walking- it will take 2 minutes!
jogging- it will take 1 minute;
swimming- it will take 1 minute;
cycling- it will take 1 minute.
French fries serving (100 g)
contains 291 kcal
13.0 g fat
44.0 carbohydrates
6.0 proteins
How to burn 291 kcal?
Walking— 1 hour 27 minutes;
Jogging— 27 minutes;
Swimming— 51 minutes;
A ride on the bicycle- 48 minutes.
Add ketchup and mayonnaise and you can easily get about 500 kcal!
Are potatoes harmful to your health and figure?
No, no and NO!
Potatoes are low in calories - 100 g only 70 kcal , this is less than in bananas.
Starch, contained in potatoes, is not as dangerous as fat: 1 g of starch contains only 4 kcal, while 1 g of fat contains 9 kcal.
Please note: The more boiled the potato, the more starch it contains.
Potatoes contain many vitamins and minerals that are good for health: lots of vitamin C (15 milligrams per 100 g of raw potatoes) and 415 milligrams of potassium.
What's wrong with potatoes?
2 points
- when you eat too many potatoes
- and when you cook it incorrectly: fry it in oil, fat, fry it...
Fat is fat, 100% fat and nothing else!
Are French fries healthier if you make them at home? Let's see…
So, French fries are cooked by completely submerging them in fat, where they absorb it like a sponge.
If you cook French fries at home, then you can bake potato pieces in the oven without adding fat or adding a very small amount of healthy fat.
This time!
It’s healthier to give up a lot of salt!
That's two!
And what does this mean for our figure?
In 100 g of French fries, cooked at home
, contained 142 kcal
4 g fat
24 g carbohydrates
2.5 g protein.
That is, 2 times less calories than fries cooked in fat!
How to cook potatoes with the greatest benefits for health and figure
- Boil potatoes with skins on;
Do you eat potatoes several times a week?
- Know that if you replace the potatoes with sweet potatoes once a week, it’s even better!
In addition, it is important to know that boiled, cooled potatoes contain resistant (or stable) starch, which means that such starch
- slowly breaks down and reaches the colon, where it serves as a food source for beneficial bacteria,
- does not affect insulin levels,
- improves cell sensitivity to insulin, reduces cholesterol levels in the blood and promotes an earlier onset of satiety, therefore products containing it can be used for weight loss,
- is food for microflora in the large intestine,
- Indigestible starch, found in potatoes, legumes and whole grains, may help offset the increased risk of bowel cancer from frequent consumption of red meat.
Depending on how the food is prepared, the amount of resistant starch varies.
Cooking and subsequent cooling of potatoes
leads to an almost twofold increase in resistant starch.
Use resistant starch that you can make yourself!
And feel free to cook potato salad without fatty dressings- and you will be on the right track.
- For 4 servings of salad, boil 600 g of potatoes in their skins.
- Clean while still warm.
- Cut the potatoes into slices.
- Prepare a dressing from 150 ml of vegetable broth, 2 red onions in small cubes, a pinch of sugar and 3 tbsp. apple cider vinegar - boil - and pour hot over the potatoes.
- Add 2 tbsp. vegetable oil, mix everything and leave until the salad has cooled.
- Stir occasionally.
- If you like it more spicy, add 1 tsp. mustard, better than grain mustard.
- Cut the cucumber (500 g) into slices, add to the salad - salt and pepper.
- Wash the dill and chop finely.
- When serving, sprinkle the salad with dill.
A serving of salad contains only 130 kcal.
- Delicious with radishes and arugula!
- You will love the salad with canned peas and shrimp.
- What do you think of potato salad with kimchi?
- And here's another one - with sour apple and pickled cucumber?
Not? — Come up with your own recipe or share the recipe, if you have it in your bins!
Boiled potatoes
contains in 1 serving (100 g) 70 kcal
0.1 g fat
15.4 g carbohydrates
1.8 g protein
How to burn 70 kcal?
Walking— 21 minutes;
Jogging— 7 minutes;
Swimming- 12 minutes;
A ride on the bicycle- 11 minutes.
French fries are used as a symbol of everything unhealthy and high-calorie, along with hamburgers and cakes. But let's figure out whether French fries are really that scary. Is it really impossible to eat it under any circumstances?
It’s probably worth starting with what proper nutrition actually means. Many people mistakenly believe that all the principles of healthy nutrition come down to a single goal - to reduce calories consumed and lose excess weight. But that's not true. Of course, healthy and balanced food will help you stay in shape, but first of all, such a diet is designed to ensure the normal functioning of the gastrointestinal tract and the entire body as a whole. And in some cases, it can also contribute to gaining the necessary body weight, but we’ll talk about this a little later.
French fries - calories
Nutritional value and calorie content of French fries
An average serving of French fries (115 g) contains:
- 382 kcal
- Proteins: 3.7 g
- Fat: 16 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
And also calcium, iron, magnesium, vitamins A, C and D, B6 and B12.
It is commonly believed that deep-fried potatoes contain a huge amount of cholesterol, but in fact this is just a common misconception. The reason for the high cholesterol content in foods fried in oil is hydrogenated vegetable oil with a large amount of trans fats. Regular vegetable oil is completely safe, and potatoes themselves do not contain cholesterol at all.
Homemade French Fries Recipe
You will need:
- 500 g French fries
- 50 ml vegetable oil
Cut the potatoes into strips, wash them thoroughly and dry them. This is necessary in order to wash away excess starch and prevent the potatoes from sticking together when frying.
Pour the oil into a saucepan or high-sided saucepan and heat it almost to a boil.
Place the potatoes in small portions so that they are completely immersed in the oil.
Remove the finished French fries using a slotted spoon and place on a thick napkin to remove excess vegetable oil. Add salt before serving.
How to create a daily menu that includes French fries?
As we have already found out, moderate consumption of deep-fried potatoes will not raise your cholesterol levels or cause a heart attack. Perhaps it contains too much fat and carbohydrates, which leads to rapid weight gain? Or does the calorie content exceed all reasonable limits?
An ordinary person who does not have a goal to lose weight should consume 2000 kcal every day and, among other things, 70 g of fat and 260 g of carbohydrates. It’s easy to calculate that with four meals a day, you can easily afford to eat a portion of French fries in combination with some low-fat dish, such as fish or mushrooms. Creating a menu that allows you to enjoy French fries from time to time is a completely doable task.
Muscle gain and French fries
As was already mentioned at the beginning of the article, not all people who closely monitor their diet do so out of a desire to lose weight. When actively engaged in strength training and gaining muscle mass, it is also very important to properly think through your diet. To form muscles, the body needs calories and slow carbohydrates - polysaccharides, which provide it with a long-term supply of energy.
Slow carbohydrates are found in large quantities in starch and fiber, and potato dishes are rich in both, which means they are excellent for nutrition during active muscle gain.
How many French fries can you eat?
Well, let's sum it up. Obviously, French fries are not as scary as people think. Of course, it cannot be said that this is a very healthy product that can be eaten in any quantity and at any time of the day. But if you have switched to proper nutrition or are just thinking about changing your eating habits, but are worried that you will have to give up your favorite potatoes, do not be afraid! Treat yourself and eat a small portion of 100-120 g, just remember to adjust your daily diet towards less fatty foods low in slow carbohydrates.
But do not forget that each person has his own characteristics, listen to your own body, because there is no ideal recipe that suits everyone.
It would seem, which of us has never tried French fries in our lives? But not everyone knows who invented such a delicious dish! It would be more accurate to say that few know, and even those are confused about the veracity of their information!
Although this in no way affects the popularity of this dish - in every restaurant or cafe you will see it on the menu, in the “Side Dishes” section. Fried French fries look great on the table both on a weekday and during the holidays. This crispy dish with a fried crust and soft center is loved by both adults and children! In addition, it is prepared so quickly and efficiently that it has won the love of all chefs in the world. The only downside of the dish is its high calorie content! But that won’t stop us from enjoying a portion of excellent French fries!
Making French fries at home is not at all difficult. After peeling the potatoes, cut them into medium-sized cubes, wash (or better yet, soak, especially starchy varieties) in cold water and dry with a paper towel.
Then pour vegetable oil into a deep frying pan or deep fryer, in such an amount that the potatoes float freely in it during frying, and fry the potato slices in it in portions.
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After catching the finished potatoes with a slotted spoon, place them on a plate. It should first be lined with napkins, which will collect the remaining fat from the potatoes. Salt the fries directly on the plate before serving.
French fries - food preparation
To get delicious and crispy fries, it is important to choose the right potatoes. These should be fairly large mature potatoes. Young potatoes will not make a dish, since they do not have the desired taste or density. Also, you should not use varieties of French fries that contain a lot of starch for cooking, as they will quickly soften after frying.
Preparing potatoes for frying begins with selecting potato tubers of the desired shape, free from defects and damage. Then we wash them thoroughly, peel them and cut them into long cubes with a cross-section of 1x1 cm. After washing the resulting potato cubes in running water, dry them thoroughly with a paper towel or napkins. Our potatoes are ready to fry!
For 4 servings of crispy potatoes you will need:
- 4 large potatoes;
- 3-4 pinches of salt;
- 150 g flour;
- 200 ml vegetable oil.
Agree, the list of necessary ingredients is present in almost every home! In the recipe, French fries are breaded in flour and then fried in hot oil. This way, the potatoes will always have a crispy crust and an appetizing golden color after frying! Even inexperienced cooks or beginners taking their first steps in this field will succeed.
Peel the potato tubers and rinse them in water. If necessary, cut out all blackheads and dirt. In order to cut potatoes into neat strips, there are many devices, but if you don’t have any, then cut the potatoes into layers, and then cut them into strips.
Place the chopped potatoes in a container with high sides, sprinkle salt and wheat flour on it. mix everything so that each potato straw is breaded in salt and flour.
Heat vegetable oil in a deep saucepan or frying pan and place potato strips in it, trying to lower them in portions so that the entire portion of potatoes is covered with boiling oil. You shouldn’t immediately add the entire potato mass to the saucepan - the straws will simply stick together and not cook through. During the heat treatment process, you will see how the slices of French fries begin to acquire a golden color - at this stage they need to be mixed with a spatula, being careful not to damage them, and fry for about 1 more minute. Then, using a slotted spoon, remove the fried potatoes from the container onto a paper towel or napkin so that it releases all the excess fat, and add a second portion of potatoes to the boiling oil. Keep in mind that in 1 serving of oil you can fry only 1-2 servings of breaded potatoes, since carcinogens then accumulate in it, which also gets into the potatoes. Don't skimp on your health!
Serve hot, but slightly low-fat French fries with any sauces - they will perfectly complement it and add a piquant taste! Enjoy your meal!
4 servings of crispy French fries is a simple saving! And, although the lion's share of the cost of the recipe in it is occupied by vegetable oil, the cost of the dish is still quite low:
- 4 potatoes - 12 rubles;
- 150 g flour - 3 rubles;
— 200 ml of vegetable oil — 12 rub.
Total: the cost of four servings is 27 rubles, and the cost of one is 7 rubles. Isn't this budget friendly? Just like you just clearly saw this. Moreover, potatoes cooked at home will be much healthier than French fries prepared in fast food establishments - there you will not be able to regulate the “purity” and change of vegetable oil!
Prepare delicious recipes with us and spend the money you save for your pleasure!
Other French Fry Recipes
Recipe 1: Classic French fries
If you are a fan of fast food fries, then this recipe is for you. Potatoes prepared according to this recipe turn out exactly the way they serve you, for example, at McDonald's. Therefore, with our recipe you can enjoy your favorite dish at home.
Ingredients:
7 medium potatoes;
300 gr. vegetable oil;
salt to taste.
Cooking method:
1. After peeling and washing the potatoes, cut them into cubes and dry them with a napkin.
2. Pour any vegetable oil of your choice into a saucepan or other deep form and heat it.
3. Place small portions of potatoes in a frying pan, fry them until golden brown and place them in a colander with a slotted spoon. When the oil has drained, place it on a plate. Only after that add salt and serve hot.
Recipe 2: French fries with egg whites
If you love French fries, but limit yourself to fried foods, then this recipe will definitely come in handy. These potatoes can be safely given even to children, and they come out very golden-brown and crispy, in a word, the way we love French fries.
Ingredients:
7 potatoes;
whites of 2 eggs;
salt and paprika to taste.
Cooking method:
1. After washing the potatoes and peeling them, cut them into cubes 1 cm thick.
2. Lightly beat egg whites with salt. Pour them into the prepared potatoes and mix well so that each block is covered with protein.
3. Preheat the oven well. Cover a baking tray with baking paper, place the potatoes on it and sprinkle paprika on top. Place the pan in the oven and bake until golden brown. Serve hot.
Recipe 3: Diet French fries
Another recipe for French fries for those who love them, but are horrified at the thought of how many calories and health harm they get with a portion of such a desirable dish. This cooking method requires a minimal amount of fat, but contains spices that give the fries a slight spiciness.
Ingredients:
1 kg of potatoes;
50 gr. rast. oils;
50 gr. breadcrumbs;
1 tsp each sweet paprika powder with ground cumin;
a pinch of ground red pepper
salt and ground black pepper to taste.
Cooking method:
1. After washing and peeling the potatoes, cut them into 8 pieces and dry them well with a napkin or paper towel. Place the prepared potatoes in a large bowl, sprinkle with oil and mix thoroughly so that the oil evenly covers all the slices.
2. In another bowl, mix breadcrumbs with paprika powder, red and black pepper, cumin and salt. Dip the potatoes in the resulting spicy breading.
3. Having preheated the oven well and covered a baking sheet with baking paper, place the potato slices on it in one layer and place in the oven. Turning occasionally, bake in a preheated oven for about half an hour until golden and crispy. Serve hot.
It is important that the potatoes are thoroughly dried with a paper towel or napkins before immersing them in oil. Otherwise, the oil, when it comes into contact with wet potatoes, may begin to splatter and burn you.
When preparing French fries, preference should be given to refined oils (preferably deodorized). Moreover, the oil can be sunflower or olive, cottonseed or corn - in a word, according to your desire, and the finished dish will also have a hint of its taste.
How to determine that the oil in the frying pan has warmed up to the desired temperature? It’s very simple - carefully drop a small piece of potato into it and watch it. If the potatoes immediately float to the surface, surrounded by bubbles of boiling oil, it means it’s time to add the prepared potatoes for frying. If not, then you need to continue heating.
The fries should be salted already cooked, otherwise they will not turn out crispy. The best option would be to do this already when you remove the potatoes from the pan onto the dish, before serving.
What to do with leftover fries?
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What to do with leftover fries? Today, after the holiday, there were a lot of French fries left. Benefits, harms, calorie content of French fries per 100 gramsWhat to do with it? Is it possible to somehow “revive” it so that I can eat it tomorrow or will I have to throw it away? |
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Potatoes are a perennial herbaceous tuberous plant of the Solanaceae family, brought from the Netherlands by Peter the Great in the eighteenth century, grown in almost every region of the country, both in private gardens and on farms. The flowers are poisonous. Only the tubers are edible. Their excellent taste and variety of prepared dishes are loved by many.
Potatoes contain substances that are valuable for the body. The concentration of starch in 100 grams of product reaches 20, and protein - up to 2 grams. Potato protein contains absolutely all the amino acids inherent in plants. The small concentration of vitamin C is compensated by frequent consumption of the vegetable.
It's hard to find someone who doesn't like to eat potatoes. However, given that those who want to lose weight or stay in shape constantly calculate the calories in their daily diet, the question of the calorie content of this vegetable is relevant for many. Especially taking into account the fact that the cooking method dramatically changes the energy value of potatoes.
Any boiled food is always healthier than fried food. Cooking does not lead to the formation of high concentrations of substances harmful to the body in products. Potatoes not only do not become unhealthy food, but also maintain a calorie content close to natural, that is, at a level of 70 to 80 kilocalories.
During the cooking process, the energy value certainly decreases, but only by a small amount. In order for the body to receive the required amount of phosphorus, carbohydrates, and potassium, it is enough to eat 300 g of boiled potatoes per day.
How many calories are in fries?
Potato pieces fried in copious amounts of vegetable oil are incredibly popular in fast food chains and are McDonald's signature dish. A special method of preparing crispy potatoes increases the calorie content of the vegetable significantly. There are about 400 kcal per 100 grams of fries. This covers a quarter of a person’s daily caloric intake.
Many times more than boiled, the quantity is close to fries. 100 grams of fried potatoes contain 327 kcal. The root vegetable acquires an additional amount of energy value through frying. Therefore, the more oil is added during cooking, the higher the calorie content.
The root vegetable, unpeeled and boiled in water, cooks the fastest. The potatoes are washed and placed in a pan filled with water. The calorie content of such a dish does not exceed 74 kcal for every 100 grams of product.
This energy value is truly low, so you can eat jacket potatoes even while on a diet. Along with the low amount of calories, the dish has other benefits. It is rich in magnesium and potassium.
The most useful for preparing jacket potatoes are young tubers. The outer layer of these root vegetables contains a large amount of microelements that are important for human health.
The value of potatoes directly depends on the length of shelf life. The more time passes from the moment of harvesting, the greater the amount of harmful substances accumulates in the upper layer. It is not recommended to eat such root vegetables unpeeled.
Potatoes are very tasty, don’t you agree? It is pleasant to eat it in any form - boiled, fried, baked. But the reputation of potatoes is unimportant; it is believed that they are terribly high in calories and are the No. 1 cause of excess weight. But you need to know the enemy by sight in order to fight him effectively. In addition, nutritionists do not prohibit eating potatoes, they only advise doing it wisely. Knowledge about the calorie content and nutritional value of potatoes prepared in different ways is precisely the information that needs to be taken into account.
How many calories are in potatoes
When we count the calorie content of potatoes, we mean 100 grams of the edible part. 100 grams of potatoes contain 77 kcal, which is indeed significantly higher than in other vegetables. However, a standard portion of potatoes of 250-300 grams fits well into the dietary norm, provided that in addition to it there is a product without an excessive calorie content.
The nutritional value 100 grams of potatoes is as follows: proteins - 2 grams, fats - 0.4 grams, carbohydrates - 16.3 grams, dietary fiber - 1.4 grams, organic acids - 0.2 grams, saturated and unsaturated fatty acids - 0.1 each gram, mono- and disaccharides - 1.3 grams, starch - 15 grams, ash - 1.1 grams, water - 78.6 grams.
So, in fresh or boiled potatoes, the indicators are within the normal range; even a losing weight person can afford to eat a portion of mashed potatoes from time to time. Of course, if you add heavy cream, an egg, or butter, the calorie content of mashed potatoes will change significantly and will no longer be so safe.
But French fries really break all records for high calorie content! You are not being deceived and you are not mistaken - a standard serving of French fries contains 4.4 times more calories than 100 grams of regular potatoes. A standard serving of French fries contains a whopping 340 calories! A small portion contains 235 calories, and a large portion contains 315. Accordingly, french fries contain significantly higher levels of fat and carbohydrates.
Country style potatoes Not much inferior in calorie content to French fries. An average serving of this dish contains 315 calories, 5 grams of protein, 16 grams of fat, and 38 grams of carbohydrates.
In order for the body to receive the required amount of vitamins and minerals, it is necessary to monitor the variety of foods consumed. Knowing your caloric intake will help you stay in good shape and also allow you to create a balanced nutrition plan. How many calories are in potatoes? Now we will find out.
Calorie content of raw potatoes
There is a lot to be said about the benefits of potatoes. It normalizes metabolism and plays an important role in the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract. Dishes prepared from it turn out to be very satisfying, containing a lot of carbohydrates, proteins, fiber and vitamins (B 1, B 2, B 6, C, and a small amount of A).
How many calories are in potatoes? The calorie content of the raw product is only 77 kilocalories per 100 g. The most nutritious substance in potatoes is starch. On average, its content in a tuber is 17-18%, 79-80% is water, the remainder is ash (about 1%) and nitrogenous compounds.
How many calories are in potatoes? It depends on the method of its preparation. The calorie content of potato dishes differs significantly from each other. They must be prepared in such a way as to preserve the properties and nutrients of the vegetable as much as possible.
Calorie content of French fries
How many calories are in French fries? Potatoes are a low-calorie product, but then why do they make you fat? The whole point is that you need to eat only properly prepared product, without adding a large amount of oil.
On average, French fries contain 320 kilocalories per 100 g. Sometimes this figure reaches 400. One serving is approximately 150-200 grams. And the calorie content of such a portion is more than a quarter of the daily calorie intake needed by a person.
French fries are the signature dish of fast foods. It contains trans fats, which increase blood cholesterol levels. Carcinogenic substances released during frying lead to cardiovascular diseases and can cause cancer problems.
On the one hand, this product lifts your mood due to its high glycemic index. But on the other hand, weight increases along with your mood. It is important to understand that people gain weight from poor nutrition. Therefore, you should eat French fries as rarely as possible in order to maintain a good figure and health for a long time. It is better to replace it with oven-baked potatoes. This will reduce the calorie content of the dish several times, even if you supplement it with sour cream sauce with herbs and garlic.
Calorie content of jacket potatoes
One great way to prepare potatoes is jacket potatoes. Young fruits are ideal for this dish. How many calories are in a jacket potato? Its calorie content is 66 kilocalories per 100 grams, which is slightly less than just peeled boiled vegetables (75 kilocalories per 100 g). For cooking, you can take a fruit of any size.
For baking in their skins, it is better to choose medium-sized potatoes, otherwise there is a chance that the tuber will not bake in the middle, but will already burn at the edges. In order to save time, you should give preference to small fruits - they cook much faster.
Thanks to the peel, potatoes cooked in their jackets retain mineral salts and organic acids. It is rich in potassium and magnesium, ideal for diet.
Three hundred grams of boiled product contains the daily requirement of carbohydrates, potassium and phosphorus. But if you store it for more than three months, the properties of the nutrients in it decrease. The vitamin C content especially decreases - only a third of the original amount remains.
Potatoes must be supplemented with protein-rich foods. This vegetable goes perfectly with meat or mushrooms, and the protein content in such dishes increases.
Calorie content of potatoes with mushrooms
Fried potatoes with mushrooms - a traditional recipe in Russian cuisine. This dish is an everyday dish, but if served beautifully it can be an excellent addition to a holiday table. You can use completely different mushrooms: pickled, salted, frozen or dried.
How many calories are in potatoes with mushrooms? The calorie content of this dish depends on the method of its preparation. For example, after stewing - 85 kilocalories per 100 g. It will be very tasty if you add a little onion and carrots. In this case, the calorie content will decrease to 65 kilocalories per 100 g.
If you fry potatoes with mushrooms, the calorie content of the dish will not exceed 120 kilocalories per 100 g. It should be remembered: adding a large amount of oil significantly increases the calorie content of the dish.
Potatoes with mushrooms go well with sour cream. When baking such a dish with sour cream 30% fat, only 100 kilocalories per 100 g. When using sour cream with less fat, the total calorie content of the dish is reduced. This is a very tasty and healthy way to cook potatoes.
Calorie content of potatoes with meat
How many calories are in potatoes with meat? These products go well together. There are a large number of recipes for cooking potatoes with meat. For example, the caloric content of ordinary fried potatoes with meat is 160 kilocalories per 100 g. There are significantly fewer calories in a stew - 130.
Meat and potatoes in the oven is a great recipe for the holiday table. And in one hundred grams there are only 100 kilocalories. Using fatty meat increases the calorie content of such pots. For those who want to lose weight or just keep in shape, it is better to give preference to lean beef or pork.
Advantages of potatoes
We already know how many calories are in potatoes. Now let's talk about the benefits of this vegetable. Potatoes are rich in useful substances: phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, iron, potassium. Potassium helps remove salt from the body and reduces swelling. Potatoes reduce cholesterol levels and help lower blood pressure. In addition, this is one of the hypoallergenic products.
Due to their low calorie content, potatoes are dietary. There are a huge number of low-calorie recipes with this vegetable: casseroles, pots, stews, baked or simply boiled potatoes. Potatoes combined with meat are a source of energy for the whole day.
But you should not overuse dishes made from this vegetable, because they are rich in carbohydrates. People who care about their figure should give preference to protein products for dinner - meat, fish, eggs. And potatoes can act as a side dish at lunchtime. The glycemic index of this product is high, so people with diabetes and pancreatic disease need to be extremely careful.