Colcannon
| Macros | per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 118 kcal |
| Protein | 2.5 g |
| Fat | 5.5 g |
| Carbs | 15.5 g |
Colcannon is a traditional Irish dish made from mashed potatoes combined with kale or cabbage, butter, and milk or cream. It is typically served as a side dish alongside meat, particularly bacon or ham, and is closely associated with Irish cuisine and celebrations such as Halloween. Per 100 g, colcannon provides 118 kcal, 2.5 g of protein, 5.5 g of fat, 15.5 g of carbohydrates, and 2.2 g of dietary fibre, with 1.8 g of sugars. It contributes 380 mg of potassium, 45 mg of calcium, 95 mcg of vitamin A, and 18 mg of vitamin C per 100 g. No glycemic index data is available for this dish. Colcannon is suitable for vegetarian and gluten-free dietary patterns.
How many calories in colcannon?
Colcannon contains 118 kcal per 100 g. A generous side-dish serving of around 200 g would come to approximately 236 kcal.
How much potassium is in colcannon?
Colcannon provides 380 mg of potassium per 100 g, largely contributed by the potato base. That is a reasonably solid amount for a side dish.
Is colcannon gluten-free?
Traditional colcannon made from potatoes, kale or cabbage, butter, and milk is naturally gluten-free. It is listed as compatible with a gluten-free dietary pattern, though it is always worth checking that no flour or gluten-containing additives have been used in a specific recipe.
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Macros · per 100 g
| Macros | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 118 kcal |
| Protein | 2.5 g |
| Fat | 5.5 g |
| Carbs | 15.5 g |
| Sugars | 1.8 g |
| Fiber | 2.2 g |
| Fats breakdown | Amount |
|---|---|
| Saturated | 3.4 g |
| Monounsaturated | 1.5 g |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.30 g |
| Cholesterol | 14.0 mg |
| Minerals | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 45.0 mg |
| Iron | 0.80 mg |
| Potassium | 380 mg |
| Sodium | 280 mg |
| Vitamins | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 95.0 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 18.0 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.10 mcg |