Boxty
| Macros | per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 175 kcal |
| Protein | 4.5 g |
| Fat | 4.0 g |
| Carbs | 30.0 g |
Boxty is a traditional Irish potato pancake made from a mixture of grated raw potato, mashed potato, flour, buttermilk and egg, typically pan-fried until golden. It is a staple of Irish home cooking, particularly associated with Ulster and the north midlands, and is served as a breakfast side, a main course wrapper or alongside stews. Per 100 g in its raw state, boxty provides 175 kcal, 4.5 g of protein, 4 g of fat and 30 g of carbohydrates, with 2 g of dietary fibre and 2 g of sugars. It contributes 340 mg of potassium, 55 mg of calcium and 10 mg of vitamin C per 100 g. No glycemic index value is available for this food. Boxty is suitable for vegetarian dietary patterns.
How many calories in boxty?
Raw boxty contains 175 kcal per 100 g. A single pan-fried boxty pancake typically weighs around 80–100 g, putting one serving at roughly 140–175 kcal depending on size.
How much potassium is in boxty?
Boxty contains 340 mg of potassium per 100 g, largely inherited from its potato base. That makes it a reasonably good source of potassium compared to many other pancake or bread-style foods.
Is boxty vegetarian-friendly?
Yes, boxty is suitable for vegetarians. Its traditional ingredients — potato, flour, buttermilk and egg — contain no meat or fish, though it is not vegan due to the dairy and egg content.
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Macros · per 100 g
| Macros | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 175 kcal |
| Protein | 4.5 g |
| Fat | 4.0 g |
| Carbs | 30.0 g |
| Sugars | 2.0 g |
| Fiber | 2.0 g |
| Fats breakdown | Amount |
|---|---|
| Saturated | 1.5 g |
| Monounsaturated | 1.2 g |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.60 g |
| Cholesterol | 35.0 mg |
| Minerals | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 55.0 mg |
| Iron | 1.0 mg |
| Potassium | 340 mg |
| Sodium | 310 mg |
| Vitamins | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 20.0 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 10.0 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.20 mcg |