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Trotter meat Calories
Collagen-rich connective tissue meat
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Trotter meat (120 g) has 235 calories. That works out to 196 calories per 100 g. It contains 0 g of carbs, 28.1 g of protein, 13.4 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 1.4 µg of B12 covers 60% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Trotter meat Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 120 g
235
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
0g
· 0% DV
Protein
28.1g
· 56% DV
Fat
13.4g
· 17% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 0% · Protein 48% · Fat 52%
Trotter meat nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (120 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 235 kcal | |
| Total fat | 13.4 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 4.68 g | 23% |
| Trans fat | 0.1 g | |
| Sodium | 86 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 28.1 g | 56% |
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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How Many Calories in 1 Medium Trotter meat?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 120 g | 235 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 70 g | 137 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 196 kcal |
| 4 ounce (medium) | 113 g | 221 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 140 g | 274 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 294 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 165 g | 323 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 180 g | 353 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 490 kcal |
Calculated from 196 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Trotter meat
What is trotter meat, and which part of the animal does it come from?
Trotter meat comes from the feet and lower legs of animals such as pigs, sheep, goats, or cattle. The exact animal depends on the butcher and regional food tradition, so ask which animal the trotters came from when buying them.
What does trotter meat taste and feel like?
Trotter meat has a mild, savory flavor and a gelatinous, tender texture after slow cooking. Much of the appeal comes from the soft connective tissue and rich cooking liquid rather than from large pieces of lean meat.
How do you clean trotter meat before cooking it?
Rinse trotter meat thoroughly and remove any remaining hairs or surface debris before cooking. If it has not been cleaned by the butcher, singe off hairs carefully, then rinse again and wash any surfaces that touched the raw meat.
How do you cook trotter meat until tender?
Simmer trotter meat gently in water until the meat and connective tissue are very soft and separate easily from the bones. Use it in soup or strain and reserve the cooking liquid; aromatics such as onion and peppercorns add flavor.
Can you cook trotter meat in a pressure cooker?
Yes, a pressure cooker can make trotter meat tender faster than conventional simmering. Cover the pieces with water, follow your cooker’s instructions, and wait for the pressure to release fully before checking the texture or handling the bones.
Is trotter meat rich in collagen?
Yes, trotter meat contains collagen-rich connective tissue. During long cooking, some collagen breaks down into gelatin and enters the broth, giving it a thicker, richer texture; eating it does not guarantee a particular skin or joint benefit.
Why does trotter meat make broth gel when chilled?
Trotter meat broth can gel because prolonged cooking releases gelatin from the collagen in the skin, tendons, and other connective tissue. The broth often loosens again when reheated; a firm gel by itself is not a sign that it has spoiled.
How do you reduce the smell of trotter meat while cooking?
Clean trotter meat thoroughly and discard the water from its first boil to reduce strong odors. Start the main cooking with fresh water, and add aromatics such as onion, bay leaf, or peppercorns to give the broth a more rounded flavor.
How do you eat trotter meat without getting small bones in a serving?
Separate the cooked meat from the bones before serving trotter meat, then check the pieces carefully for small bone fragments. This is especially important when serving children, since the soft meat can come away from the bone in uneven pieces.
Can you freeze cooked trotter meat and its broth?
Yes, cooked trotter meat and its broth freeze well. Cool them promptly, pack them in airtight portions, and thaw them in the refrigerator; reheat until steaming hot throughout and avoid repeatedly thawing and refreezing the same portion.
Trotter meat Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B12
1.44µg · 60% DV
B3
3.72mg · 23% DV
B2
0.19mg · 15% DV
B5
0.66mg · 13% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
187mg · 27% DV
Zinc
2.76mg · 25% DV
Selenium
12µg · 22% DV
Copper
0.11mg · 12% DV
Potassium ⭐
274mg · 8% DV
Sodium
86mg · 4% DV
Trotter meat Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Trotter meat
To burn the 235 calories in 1 piece (medium) (120 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Trotter meat?
Trotter meat comes from the feet of animals such as pigs, sheep or calves, including the skin and connective tissue around the joints. In Turkish cooking, it is simmered for a long time until tender and is often used for paça soup; elsewhere, trotters are also cooked in broths, stews and other slow-cooked dishes.
The flavour is savoury and meaty, while the texture turns soft and gelatinous with prolonged cooking. In Turkey, the soup is commonly served hot with garlic and vinegar or lemon. Trotter meat is rich in connective tissue and provides protein: it has 23.4 g per 100 g. For a lighter bowl, chill the broth and skim off the set fat before reheating.
How Nutritious Is Trotter meat?
Nutrient density
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.
Satiety score
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.
Is Trotter meat Processed?
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.
Does Trotter meat Contain Allergens?
No known major allergens
Which Diets Is Trotter meat Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Trotter meat Fat Profile
SATURATED
4.68g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.76g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.72g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.