Nutritional value per 113g | |
---|---|
Energy | 630 kJ (150 kcal) |
22g | |
Dietary fiber | 2g |
7g | |
Saturated | 3g |
2g | |
Minerals | Quantity %DV† |
Sodium | 8% 180 mg |
†Percentages estimated using US recommendations for adults,[2] except for potassium, which is estimated based on expert recommendation from the National Academies.[3] Source: [1] |
Fried potatoes in its simplest form consists of potatoes that are fried or deep-fried in hot cooking oil. Salt is often added, and other seasonings are also sometimes used. Several variations of fried potatoes exist, and it is also used as an ingredient in some dishes, such as bauernfrühstück. Fried potatoes are often served as a side dish.
Health considerations
One study has been conducted which showed a link between eating fried potatoes and early death.[4] It is argued that the cooking oil used, which is high in trans-fat, is an important factor in explaining this observation. However, this link may be caused by other factors such as obesity, inactivity or high salt intake which are usually associated with people that eat a lot of fried potatoes and it is argued that the study proves no link between early death and eating fried potatoes.
Another threat from consuming fried potatoes is consuming a potential carcinogen, acrylamide which is produced when starchy foods are fried at a high temperature.[5]
List of fried potato dishes
- French fries/chips[6]
- German fries (Bratkartoffeln)
- Hash browns – grated or shredded potatoes that are fried in oil
- Home fries – referred to as fried potatoes (UK and regional US), it is a basic potato dish made by pan- or skillet-frying chunked, sliced, wedged or diced potatoes that are sometimes unpeeled and may have been par-cooked by boiling, baking, steaming, or microwaving
- Lyonnaise potatoes – a French dish prepared with sliced pan-fried potatoes and thinly sliced onions that are sautéed in butter with parsley
- Papa rellena (English: stuffed potatoes) – a Latin American dish prepared using a baked potato dough that is stuffed with various fillings
- Patatas bravas – a Spanish dish typically prepared using white potatoes that have been cut into irregular shapes of about 2 centimeters, then fried in oil and served warm with a sauce such as a spicy tomato sauce or an aioli.
- Potato chips/crisps
- Potato waffle – can be fried, baked or grilled
- Potatoes O'Brien – consists of pan-fried potatoes along with green and red bell peppers
- Rösti – a Swiss dish
- Potato pancake – shallow-fried pancakes of grated or ground potato, flour and egg, often flavored with grated garlic or onion and seasoning.
- Boxty – a traditional Irish potato pancake
- Fried jicamas – used in soups and stir-fried dishes, and sometimes used as a substitute food in low carbohydrate diets
See also
References
- ^ "Calories in Home Prepared Fried Potatoes – Calories and Nutrition Facts". MyFitnessPal.com. January 20, 2016. Retrieved April 27, 2018.
- ^ United States Food and Drug Administration (2024). "Daily Value on the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels". Retrieved 2024-03-28.
- ^ National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine; Health and Medicine Division; Food and Nutrition Board; Committee to Review the Dietary Reference Intakes for Sodium and Potassium (2019). Oria, Maria; Harrison, Meghan; Stallings, Virginia A. (eds.). Dietary Reference Intakes for Sodium and Potassium. The National Academies Collection: Reports funded by National Institutes of Health. Washington, DC: National Academies Press (US). ISBN 978-0-309-48834-1. PMID 30844154.
- ^ Scutti, Susan (June 14, 2017). "Eating fried potatoes linked to higher risk of death, study says". CNN. Retrieved April 29, 2018.
- ^ "Fried Potatoes Linked to Early Death Risk". WebMD. Retrieved 2018-04-26.
- ^ Smith, A.F. (2013). Food and Drink in American History: A "Full Course" Encyclopedia [3 Volumes]: A "Full Course" Encyclopedia. EBSCO ebook academic collection. ABC-CLIO. p. 370. ISBN 978-1-61069-233-5. Retrieved April 23, 2018.