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Pan-fried fritters made with potato, zucchini, and buckwheat flour.
In season: Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Buckwheat Flour Potato and Zucchini Fritters (70 g) has 130 calories. That works out to 185 calories per 100 g. It contains 16.8 g of carbs, 3.2 g of protein, 5 g of fat and 2 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Manganese covers 11% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 70 g
130
KCAL / 70G
Carbs
16.8g
· 6% DV
Protein
3.2g
· 6% DV
Fat
5g
· 6% DV
Fiber
2g
· 7% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 54% · Protein 10% · Fat 36%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 130 kcal | |
| Total fat | 5 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.81 g | 4% |
| Trans fat | 0.03 g | |
| Sodium | 175 mg | 8% |
| Total carbohydrate | 16.8 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 2 g | 7% |
| Protein | 3.2 g | 6% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 70 g | 130 kcal |
| 1 ounce (medium) | 28.4 g | 52 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 45 g | 83 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 185 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 100 g | 185 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 140 g | 259 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 278 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 160 g | 296 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 220 g | 407 kcal |
Calculated from 185 calories per 100 g.
Buckwheat flour potato and zucchini fritters are made by mixing grated potato and zucchini with buckwheat flour and egg, then pan-frying spoonfuls until browned. Squeeze excess liquid from the vegetables first so the mixture holds together and cooks rather than steams.
Buckwheat flour potato and zucchini fritters can be part of a balanced meal, especially when served with vegetables or a protein-rich side. Pan-frying adds oil, so baking them is an option if you want to use less oil.
To keep buckwheat flour potato and zucchini fritters from falling apart, squeeze excess moisture from the grated vegetables and mix the egg through the batter. Let each fritter brown and firm up underneath before turning it, rather than flipping it while soft.
Buckwheat flour potato and zucchini fritters turn out crispier when the vegetables are well drained and the batter is spread into thin portions. Cook them in a hot pan without crowding it, then let them rest on a wire rack so trapped steam does not soften the crust.
Yes, buckwheat flour potato and zucchini fritters can be baked on a lined tray. Shape the mixture into thin patties and lightly brush or spray them with oil; they may be less crisp than pan-fried fritters, so turn them during baking for more even browning.
Yes, buckwheat flour is the flour used to bind these fritters. Its earthy, distinctive flavor works well with potato and zucchini, but add it gradually because the amount needed varies with how much moisture remains in the grated vegetables.
Yes, you can make buckwheat flour potato and zucchini fritters without eggs by using a small amount of extra buckwheat flour and making sure the vegetables are well drained. The patties may be more delicate, so form them thinly and turn them only after they have browned.
Buckwheat flour potato and zucchini fritters go well with Greek-style yogurt dip, a crisp salad, or roasted vegetables. A yogurt sauce with garlic and herbs is a particularly good match for their savory, earthy flavor.
Store leftover buckwheat flour potato and zucchini fritters in a covered container in the refrigerator once they have cooled. Reheat them in a skillet or oven to bring back some crispness; a microwave warms them quickly but tends to make them soft.
Yes, cooked buckwheat flour potato and zucchini fritters can be frozen. Cool them completely and separate the pieces with parchment so they do not stick together; reheat them from thawed in an oven or skillet for a better texture than microwaving.
Vitamins
B6
0.15mg · 9% DV
B1
0.08mg · 7% DV
Vitamin C
6.3mg · 7% DV
Vitamin E
0.77mg · 5% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.24mg · 10% DV
Copper
0.09mg · 10% DV
Phosphorus
67mg · 10% DV
Sodium
175mg · 8% DV
Potassium ⭐
231mg · 7% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Buckwheat Flour Potato and Zucchini Fritters are pan-fried patties made with grated potato and zucchini bound with buckwheat flour. They draw on Turkish-style mücver, a familiar home-cooked fritter, with potato adding substance and zucchini keeping the middle tender. The outside turns lightly crisp while the inside stays soft.
Serve them warm or at room temperature, as a snack, side dish, or part of a light meal; plain yogurt makes an easy accompaniment. They are mainly a source of carbohydrates, with some fibre and a modest amount of protein. For a less oily result, use just enough oil to coat the pan or bake the patties instead.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.81g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.49g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.15g
Omega 6:3 ratio 18.2:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (18.2:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.