Picada
| Macros | per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 420 kcal |
| Protein | 8.5 g |
| Fat | 34.0 g |
| Carbs | 22.0 g |
Picada is a Catalan condiment or sauce base, typically made raw from a ground mixture of nuts, fried bread, garlic, herbs and sometimes dried peppers or spices, then stirred into stews, braises and rice dishes to thicken and flavour them at the end of cooking. Per 100 g, picada provides 420 kcal, 8.5 g of protein, 34 g of fat, 22 g of carbohydrates and 4 g of dietary fibre, with only 2 g coming from sugars — the fat content largely reflecting the nut and oil components. It contributes 280 mg of potassium, 70 mg of calcium and 30 mcg of vitamin A per 100 g, along with 4 mg of vitamin C. No glycemic index value is available for this preparation. Picada is compatible with vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, dairy-free and Mediterranean dietary patterns.
How many calories in picada?
Picada contains 420 kcal per 100 g, making it a calorie-dense preparation due to its high nut and oil content. Typical culinary use involves adding a small spoonful — around 20–30 g — per serving of a dish, contributing roughly 85–125 kcal.
Is picada vegan-friendly?
Traditional picada is vegan-friendly, as the core ingredients — nuts, bread, garlic, olive oil and herbs — are all plant-based. The data confirms it is compatible with vegan, vegetarian and dairy-free dietary patterns.
How much potassium is in picada?
Picada contains 280 mg of potassium per 100 g, contributed mainly by the nuts and garlic in the mixture. It also provides 70 mg of calcium and 180 mg of sodium per 100 g.
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Macros · per 100 g
| Macros | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 420 kcal |
| Protein | 8.5 g |
| Fat | 34.0 g |
| Carbs | 22.0 g |
| Sugars | 2.0 g |
| Fiber | 4.0 g |
| Fats breakdown | Amount |
|---|---|
| Saturated | 3.5 g |
| Monounsaturated | 22.0 g |
| Polyunsaturated | 6.0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Minerals | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 70.0 mg |
| Iron | 1.8 mg |
| Potassium | 280 mg |
| Sodium | 180 mg |
| Vitamins | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 30.0 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 4.0 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg |