Potato cakes, fried in rapeseed oil

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.