Minced pork

product	calorie content	squirrels	fats	carbohydrates
steamed fish cutlets	113 kcal	11.8 g	6.1 g	2.7 g
beef cutlets	260 kcal	18.0 g	20.0 g	—
pork cutlets	466 kcal	13.6 g	45.7 g	—
turkey cutlets	220 kcal	18.6 g	12.2 g	8.7 g
lamb cutlets	240 kcal	13.6 g	14.8 g	12.9 g
veal cutlets	375 kcal	23.0 g	31.0 g	—

Cutlets are a popular dish of classic Russian cuisine.
They can be a good independent dish, but most often they are supplemented with side dishes of vegetables, salads, potatoes, pasta and even porridge. The main criterion for this dish is not only its taste, composition, benefits, but also how many calories are in the cutlets. Despite their enormous popularity among their fans, unfortunately, classic cutlets have a rather high calorie content. There are also other steamed cutlets, which are the healthiest for the body; they do not contain much fat and oil, and therefore the calorie content of steamed cutlets will be much lower than the calorie content of cutlets fried in vegetable oil. Since cutlets can be made not only from meat, but also from fish, poultry, and vegetables, the calorie content of the cutlets will vary greatly. Let's take a closer look at how many calories are in cutlets that are popular nowadays: fish, beef and pork.

Fish cutlet

Recently, fish has been increasingly used as a valuable, healthy and low-calorie ingredient for making cutlets. Fish cutlets can be fried in the traditional way, or steamed in a double boiler. For fish cutlets, low-fat river or sea fish are usually used, which makes the calorie content of a fish cutlet lower than that of a meat cutlet.

It is generally accepted that cutlets made from river fish are tastier, because they are quite juicy and have a pleasant, pronounced fishy taste, but the process of preparing them is more labor-intensive due to the large number of small bones in such fish. Sea fish most often does not contain bones, its fillet is soft, so this fish is ideal and easy to use for cutlets.

When choosing fish for cutlets, pay special attention to its freshness. Determining the freshness of a fish is quite easy; to do this, you need to examine its eyes and gills. If the eyes are clear and shiny, and the gills are bright red, without visible damage or mucus, then the fish is fresh, but if not, it is better to discard such fish immediately. If, when cooking cutlets, you want to get rid of the swamp smell that may be present in some fish, for example, pike, you should simply soak it in milk for a few minutes.

Chicken cutlet on the menu for those watching their figure

Various dishes made from meat products, especially poultry meat, must be included in the food of those who want to gain a slim figure, but without losing kilograms due to lost muscle mass. But since it gets boring to constantly eat only boiled breast, various kinds of meatballs, meatballs, rolls, casseroles and minced chicken cutlets can add variety to the daily menu. In addition to the classic recipe given above, which is not particularly original, variations with vegetables are popular. Most often, tomatoes, bell peppers, broccoli, mushrooms, zucchini, zucchini, and pumpkin are added. For connoisseurs of sweet and sour notes in meat dishes, combinations with apples, prunes, bananas and even cherries and nuts will be interesting. And the most satisfying are cutlets with rice, ham, cheese and bacon. True, as one would expect, the calorie content of chicken cutlets of the latter type is higher than that of vegetable cutlets.

But before we look at a few particularly interesting recipes, it is important to mention a couple more points. Guardians of harmony should avoid frying in oil, adding mayonnaise and vegetable oil. It is better to bake or steam the cutlets, use low-fat cream or egg white. Among oils, if there is an urgent need, give preference to olive oil. And under no circumstances should you combine a meat product with potatoes, thus preventing its smooth absorption and, therefore, forcing lunch or dinner to be postponed in problem areas. If you need a side dish, you should pay attention to brown rice, buckwheat, fresh or steamed vegetables. Pumpkin and cabbage are especially good for digesting meat. And be sure to add a sprig of parsley to them. Then you won’t have to worry about thinking about how many calories are in a chicken cutlet.

A rather nutritious and figure-healthy option is cutlets with sweet peppers. Among the ingredients for minced chicken are low-fat finely grated cheese, chopped onions, white bread soaked in milk, salt, herbs - parsley is especially valuable - and, of course, chopped bell pepper. The calorie content of one steamed chicken cutlet will depend on its size, but per hundred grams there are about 127 kcal. And the parsley included in the composition will facilitate the processing of meat by the body and will not allow it to transform into extra centimeters where it should not.

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Homemade cutlet

rich in vitamins and minerals such as: vitamin B1 - 38.7%, vitamin PP - 29%, phosphorus - 15.1%

Vitamin B1
is part of the most important enzymes of carbohydrate and energy metabolism, providing the body with energy and plastic substances, as well as the metabolism of branched amino acids. A lack of this vitamin leads to serious disorders of the nervous, digestive and cardiovascular systems.
Vitamin PP
is involved in redox reactions of energy metabolism. Insufficient vitamin intake is accompanied by disruption of the normal condition of the skin, gastrointestinal tract and nervous system.
Phosphorus
takes part in many physiological processes, including energy metabolism, regulates acid-base balance, is part of phospholipids, nucleotides and nucleic acids, and is necessary for the mineralization of bones and teeth. Deficiency leads to anorexia, anemia, and rickets.

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Cutlets are a fairly high-calorie dish and are rarely used in a healthy diet. However, this dish can be dietary and low-calorie. To enjoy the taste of cutlets and maintain your figure, it is advisable to choose lean beef or lamb and not eat pork. Instead of frying, it is recommended to cook the dish in a double boiler, slow cooker or oven. You can add vegetables to the meat cutlets or use them as a side dish.

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Beef cutlets

Beef cutlets are also quite popular. But, unlike fish ones, the calorie content of beef cutlets will be almost twice as high, and all because the calorie content of beef, especially fatty beef, is high. Therefore, in order to reduce the amount of calories consumed in cutlets, it is necessary to use the least fatty meat for these purposes.

Following the advice of a nutritionist, in order not to gain extra calories, you can eat no more than 150 grams per day of fried cutlets. At the same time, it is imperative to consume as many fresh vegetables and herbs as possible, which will help speed up your metabolism and prevent calories from being stored as fat.

How to reduce calories?

Season the dumplings with vinegar and spices (such dressings stimulate the production of gastric juice, which has a beneficial effect on digestion);
supplement the portion with herbs and vegetables (choosing low-calorie vegetables and greens as a supplement, the fiber contained in them activates digestive processes);
give preference to light types of dumplings, such as chicken, rabbit or fish;
do not exceed the permissible norm for consumption, because for those losing weight, a portion of 200 g will already be large;
Do not use heavy dressings such as mayonnaise, ketchup;
Since the energy value of the dish is high, try to reschedule its intake until the first half of the day so as not to complicate the digestive process before going to bed.

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A well-known and beloved dish by many, which has long become national for our people, excites not only for its taste, but also for the calories that come with it to the body. Decisive in terms of calories, of course, is the filling; the calorie content directly depends on what homemade dumplings are prepared with. To calculate kilocalories, it is also worth taking into account the method of preparing a dish; this fact plays an important role in shaping the nutritional value of the product.

Pork cutlets

The record holder for popularity among cutlets is pork cutlets. But at the same time, they are also distinguished by record high calorie content, so they should be consumed extremely carefully so as not to harm the figure.

Cutlets are a popular dish in our cuisine. Easy to prepare, nutritious and suitable for any side dish. Can be a separate dish. There are meat and vegetable ones. The most famous are beef and pork cutlets. How many calories are contained in such products?

Calorie content Homemade minced meat, raw. Chemical composition and nutritional value.

Nutritional value and chemical composition of “Homemade minced meat, raw.”

The table shows the nutritional content (calories, proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals) per 100 grams of edible portion.

Nutrient	Quantity	Norm**	% of the norm in 100 g	% of the norm in 100 kcal	100% normal
Calorie content	287 kcal	1684 kcal	17%	5.9%	587 g
Squirrels	11 g	76 g	14.5%	5.1%	691 g
Fats	27 g	56 g	48.2%	16.8%	207 g
Water	54.38 g	2273 g	2.4%	0.8%	4180 g
Ash	0.7 g	~
Vitamins
Vitamin B1, thiamine	0.5 mg	1.5 mg	33.3%	11.6%	300 g
Vitamin B2, riboflavin	0.13 mg	1.8 mg	7.2%	2.5%	1385 g
Vitamin B4, choline	75 mg	500 mg	15%	5.2%	667 g
Vitamin B5, pantothenic	0.5 mg	5 mg	10%	3.5%	1000 g
Vitamin B6, pyridoxine	0.3 mg	2 mg	15%	5.2%	667 g
Vitamin B9, folates	4.1 mcg	400 mcg	1%	0.3%	9756 g
Vitamin B12, cobalamin	1.594 mcg	3 mcg	53.1%	18.5%	188 g
Vitamin E, alpha tocopherol, TE	0.377 mg	15 mg	2.5%	0.9%	3979 g
Vitamin K, phylloquinone	2.2 mcg	120 mcg	1.8%	0.6%	5455 g
Vitamin RR, NE	4.69 mg	20 mg	23.5%	8.2%	426 g
Niacin	2.2 mg	~
Betaine	6.545 mg	~
Macronutrients
Potassium, K	240 mg	2500 mg	9.6%	3.3%	1042 g
Calcium, Ca	8 mg	1000 mg	0.8%	0.3%	12500 g
Magnesium, Mg	24 mg	400 mg	6%	2.1%	1667 g
Sodium, Na	40 mg	1300 mg	3.1%	1.1%	3250 g
Sera, S	220 mg	1000 mg	22%	7.7%	455 g
Phosphorus, Ph	165 mg	800 mg	20.6%	7.2%	485 g
Chlorine, Cl	48.6 mg	2300 mg	2.1%	0.7%	4733 g
Microelements
Iron, Fe	1.1 mg	18 mg	6.1%	2.1%	1636 g
Yod, I	6.6 mcg	150 mcg	4.4%	1.5%	2273 g
Cobalt, Co	8 mcg	10 mcg	80%	27.9%	125 g
Manganese, Mn	0.0285 mg	2 mg	1.4%	0.5%	7018 g
Copper, Cu	96 mcg	1000 mcg	9.6%	3.3%	1042 g
Molybdenum, Mo	13 mcg	70 mcg	18.6%	6.5%	538 g
Nickel, Ni	12.3 mcg	~
Tin, Sn	30 mcg	~
Selenium, Se	10.395 mcg	55 mcg	18.9%	6.6%	529 g
Fluorine, F	69.3 mcg	4000 mcg	1.7%	0.6%	5772 g
Chromium, Cr	13.5 mcg	50 mcg	27%	9.4%	370 g
Zinc, Zn	2.07 mg	12 mg	17.3%	6%	580 g
Essential amino acids
Arginine*	0.7585 g	~
Valin	0.5459 g	~
Histidine*	0.3403 g	~
Isoleucine	0.4967 g	~
Leucine	0.8616 g	~
Lysine	0.904 g	~
Methionine	0.2703 g	~
Threonine	0.4104 g	~
Tryptophan	0.0377 g	~
Phenylalanine	0.4443 g	~
Nonessential amino acids
Alanin	0.7377 g	~
Aspartic acid	0.9902 g	~
Hydroxyproline	0.2449 g	~
Glycine	0.914 g	~
Glutamic acid	1.6247 g	~
Proline	0.6607 g	~
Serin	0.462 g	~
Tyrosine	0.3249 g	~
Cysteine	0.1078 g	~
Sterols (sterols)
Cholesterol	78 mg	max 300 mg
Fatty acid
Trans fats	1.6434 g	max 1.9 g
Saturated fatty acids
Saturated fatty acids	10.2 g	max 18.7 g
12:0 Lauric	0.018 g	~
14:0 Miristinovaya	0.8262 g	~
15:0 Pentadecane	0.1314 g	~
16:0 Palmitinaya	5.8167 g	~
17:0 Margarine	0.3096 g	~
18:0 Stearic	3.1032 g	~
20:0 Arakhinovaya	0.0198 g	~
Monounsaturated fatty acids	11.8449 g	min 16.8 g	70.5%	24.6%
14:1 Myristoleic	0.2295 g	~
16:1 Palmitoleic	0.9945 g	~
17:1 Heptadecene	0.18 g	~
18:1 Oleic (omega-9)	10.3626 g	~
18:1 trans	1.6434 g	~
20:1 Gadoleic (omega-9)	0.009 g	~
Polyunsaturated fatty acids	0.6264 g	from 11.2 to 20.6 g	5.6%	2%
18:2 Linolevaya	0.5193 g	~
18:3 Linolenic	0.0729 g	~
18:3 Omega-3, alpha-linolenic	0.0585 g	~
18:3 Omega-6, gamma-linolenic	0.0171 g	~
20:4 Arachidonic	0.0279 g	~
Omega-3 fatty acids	0.1 g	from 0.9 to 3.7 g	11.1%	3.9%
Omega-6 fatty acids	0.6 g	from 4.7 to 16.8 g	12.8%	4.5%

The energy value of homemade minced meat, raw, is 287 kcal.

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** This table shows the average levels of vitamins and minerals for an adult. If you want to know the norms taking into account your gender, age and other factors, then use the “My Healthy Diet” application.

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General information about cutlets

Initially, a cutlet was a portioned piece of meat cooked on the bone. Then they began to prepare this dish from finely chopped meat. In the end we came to minced meat.

The dish is prepared from any meat. If the meat is lean, add some lard to the minced meat. There are options for vegetable (carrot, cabbage, mushroom, potato), fish and sweet (rice with honey, dried fruits, nuts) cutlets.

Nutritional and energy value depends on the ingredients and processing method.

The most common products are made from pork or beef.

Beef contains a lot of easily digestible iron. The product is also rich in protein, vitamin B12, and zinc. Beef is indispensable for iron deficiency anemia, and its components are necessary for the growth and regeneration of joint tissue. Positively affects the immune system.

There are many cooking options. Usually minced meat is mixed with chopped onion, egg and spices. Add bread, milk, garlic, grated potatoes, carrots, cheese. Fry in vegetable oil. But steaming is also possible.

Steamed cutlets are suitable for those who adhere to the principles of a healthy diet. They retain the maximum amount of nutrition with fewer calories.

Preference should be given to home-cooked dishes. Moreover, it is also advisable to make minced meat yourself. In a store-bought product, you cannot be sure of the quality of the meat and the absence of harmful additives.

Minced pork is an affordable and very popular product that is great for preparing a wide variety of culinary dishes. For the production of minced pork, low-grade pork, fat and offal are usually used.

In addition, there is an opinion that store-bought minced meat may use stale meat with a lot of spices, so it is better to prepare high-quality minced meat yourself. To do this you will need bread, milk, an egg and any, preferably lean pork.

By the way, in order to reduce the calorie content of ready-made minced pork dishes, it can be mixed with any other minced meat, such as beef or chicken.

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How many calories are in a beef patty?

A fried beef cutlet contains 200–260 kcal per 100 g; if steamed, 170 kcal. With a low calorie content, the dish is rich in protein and iron. Another indisputable advantage is that beef meat is easily absorbed by the body.

Beef is a dietary meat. Dishes made from it are perfect for feeding children, pregnant and lactating women. Eating beef is also allowed in weight loss diets.

Beef cutlets recipe:

Prepare minced beef, 200–300 g.
Peel a medium onion and grate it.
Soak a slice of white bread (preferably a loaf) without skin in a small amount of milk or water. After 5-7 minutes, remove, squeeze lightly and knead until mushy.
Beat 1 chicken egg into the prepared minced meat, add the prepared bread and onions. Salt and pepper to taste.
To stir thoroughly. Form colettes.
Roll the products in flour and fry on both sides in a small amount of vegetable oil.

1 serving (approximately 70 g) according to this recipe contains only 140 kcal.

General provisions

The modern pace of life has almost become synonymous with lack of time, and therefore many people try to minimize their activities in the kitchen. This is expressed, for example, in the purchase of pre-processed food products, which include all kinds of canned food, pre-peeled and chopped root vegetables, and ready-made minced meat.

In the table below we compare 3 types of minced meat - ready-made, homemade from chicken in general and homemade from chicken breast. Thanks to this, you will be able to clearly evaluate the difference, and in the future build your diet based on this information.

So, the table “Raw minced chicken. Calories and nutritional value":

Calorie content of pork cutlet

100 g of the finished product contains an average of 300–345 kcal. One product usually weighs 70–80 g.

Pork is a fairly heavy product for the body. Even with a minimum of additives, a pork cutlet is much more calorie than any other. It is not recommended to consume this type of meat for people with gastrointestinal problems, weakened liver or pancreas.

But such cutlets contain calcium, phosphorus, selenium, sulfur, copper and iron. In addition, the dish has a good taste. You can reduce calories by steaming. A steam cutlet will “weigh” 220–280 kcal.

The classic recipe for pork cutlets is identical to the cooking method for beef. Only minced meat is made from pork meat. 1 serving contains 230–250 kcal.

Since childhood, everyone has been familiar with the smell of fried cutlets, which stimulates appetite and spreads far beyond the boundaries of your kitchen, causing the envy of your neighbors. This Russian dish with European roots is one of the most popular and at the same time not the healthiest dishes, which is directly related to the frying process. Fried cutlets, despite their unique taste, are not useful for everyone, and they are especially contraindicated for people with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and liver; they should not be given to children either. A good alternative to fried cutlets are steamed cutlets, and they became especially popular with the advent of modern steamers, which replaced the primitive devices we used a couple of decades ago. Information about how many calories per steam will help you make a choice in favor of steamed cutlets, especially in demand by those who are concerned about extra pounds.

How to count calories in a serving of dumplings

If you need to calculate how many calories are in a serving of dumplings (and the serving can be different: 10 pcs., 15 pcs., 20 pcs. and more), then first you need to calculate the weight of 1 dumpling.

As a rule, a standard serving of homemade dumplings is about 200 g, which means the approximate number of calories for such a serving is 500-800 calories. With store-bought dumplings, it’s easier to calculate the calorie content per 100 g, since this figure is always indicated on the package.

When deciding to dine on a portion of your favorite dumplings, do not forget that this threatens you with an increase in body weight (if, of course, you lead a sedentary lifestyle). After all, a plate of 10-15 dumplings is nothing more than half the daily calorie requirement. If this doesn’t scare you, then feel free to start modeling and cooking a homemade product.

But, if the desire to be slim overcomes the simple desire to eat plenty of boiled delicacies, then you will have to work hard to calculate whether the dumplings will cost you a lot and whether their calorie content is dangerous for your attractiveness. Bon appetit, and don’t forget that you should always lose weight with style!

How many calories are in steamed cutlets?

Steamed food is prepared today not only for children, but also for adults, and if previously this type of cooking was “prescribed” only for people suffering from certain diseases, now it is often a tribute to fashion and the desire to look better. Experts agree that if you compare how many calories are in a steamed beef and pork cutlet (the traditional composition of minced meat) with the number of calories in a fried cutlet, then it is there, albeit insignificant. Steam cutlets are lower in calories and this is due to the lack of fat or oil used for frying. However, the amount of oil is often insignificant, and the benefit of steam cutlets is the absence of carcinogens formed during the frying process.

The first cutlets were prepared in Europe exclusively from beef, so the question of how many calories are in a steamed beef cutlet is relevant, especially important for those who care about their figure. The average calorie content of a steamed beef cutlet is approximately 130 kcal, while a fried cutlet contains about 140 kcal.
Minced pork and beef are very popular, so it is interesting to know how many calories are in a steamed beef and pork cutlet, which is approximately 240 kcal, while at the same time fried pork and beef cutlets “weigh” about 270 kcal.
If you are interested in how many calories are in a steamed chicken cutlet, then the difference here is also insignificant - a fried cutlet contains 120 kcal, and a steamed chicken cutlet “weighs” 103 kcal.
Pork cutlets are traditionally considered the “heaviest”, this is confirmed by information about how many calories are in a steamed pork cutlet, which is approximately 220 kcal per 100 grams of product, and this is significantly lower than the calorie content of fried pork cutlets, “weight” which is about 300 kcal.
Turkey is considered one of the lowest calorie types of meat, so those who are interested in their figure should know how many calories are in a steamed turkey cutlet. They contain approximately 120 kcal, while at the same time the calorie content of fried turkey cutlets reaches 200 calories, which means that they are suitable even for dietary nutrition.
We are all familiar with the taste of cutlets, for the preparation of which fish of any kind is used, where pike perch deserves special attention, the white meat of which is ideal for this. Such cutlets are perfect for weight loss, since their calorie content is about 100 kcal per 100 grams, despite the fact that fried fish cutlets “weigh” over 150 kcal.

The calorie content of any product depends on how it was prepared, and in the case of fried cutlets, this is greatly influenced by the fat and oil used for frying them. At the same time, do not forget that steamed cutlets are easier to digest and do not have a harmful effect on the body, therefore, your desire to switch to steamed food will most likely be supported by nutritionists.

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Calorie content of pork and beef cutlets. Fried cutlets, oven-baked and steamed: calorie content

Cutlets are one of the most popular dishes of Russian national cuisine. They come in meat, fish and even vegetables. They are cooked steamed, in the oven or simply in a frying pan. After reading today's article, you will understand what the calorie content of pork and beef cutlets depends on and how to make this simple and tasty treat.

Basic cooking principles

The basis of any cutlets is ground meat, to which white bread, chicken eggs, chopped onions, salt and spices are added. All this is combined in one bowl and mixed thoroughly until smooth. For these purposes, homemade rather than store-bought minced meat is best suited.

As for bread, it is advisable to pre-soak it in water or milk. Its presence not only increases the calorie content of pork and beef cutlets, but also makes them very soft and tender.

Products consisting of only meat are tougher and not as tasty.

In order for the finished cutlets to acquire a beautiful crispy crust, before frying they are breaded in semolina or breadcrumbs and only after that they are sent to a hot frying pan greased with vegetable oil.

What affects calories?

It should be noted that the energy value of cutlets depends on several important factors. This indicator is most influenced by the type of meat used.

For example, the calorie content of pork and beef cutlets will be slightly higher than those made from chicken or turkey.

Therefore, those who are watching their figure should pay attention to the latest types of minced meat.

Also, the energy value of the finished dish increases due to the presence of certain additional components in its composition.

In particular, we are talking about soft white bread, which gives the product a delicate consistency. Some housewives who want to cook diet cutlets in a frying pan replace it with raw potatoes.

However, such castling does not have a very good effect on the taste of the dish.

In addition, there is another factor that has a significant impact on the number of calories contained in meat cutlets. This is the way they are prepared. So, fried cutlets will be much higher in calories than baked or steamed products made from the same type of minced meat. All this must be taken into account when drawing up a dietary menu.

Energy value of minced beef products

Despite the fact that this type of meat is a little tough, it is often used to make delicious cutlets. To make the dish more tender and soft, add a small amount of soaked white bread.

Steamed beef cutlets, the calorie content of one hundred grams of which is only 142 kcal, can qualify as dietary. The energy value of fried products is much higher. One hundred grams of cutlets cooked in a frying pan already contains 250 kcal.

This type of meat cannot be called dietary. It is not for nothing that leading experts in the field of healthy nutrition recommend consuming fried pork cutlets less often. They contain a fairly high concentration of fat. Therefore, regularly eating this dish has a negative impact on your figure. In addition, this has a bad effect on the general condition of the body.

If you still decide to cook dinner from minced pork, then these should not be cutlets in a frying pan. Do not forget that one hundred grams of such a treat contains about 315 kcal. The energy value of steamed products made from this type of meat will be much lower. One hundred grams of this dish contains only 188 kcal.

How to cook diet cutlets?

Let us immediately note that this process is much simpler than it seems at first glance. Any novice housewife who has at least once made minced meat cutlets in a frying pan or in the oven can prepare such a dinner.

This recipe is interesting because it involves the use of two types of meat. It is this simple secret that allows you to reduce the energy value of the finished dish.

Therefore, it can be served even to those who are struggling with excess weight.

To make delicious and juicy cutlets in the oven, the calorie content of one hundred grams of which is no more than 196 kcal, you should inspect the contents of your own refrigerator in advance. This time you will need:

Half a kilo each of minced chicken and beef.
A couple of onions.
Five cloves of garlic.
20 grams of sesame seeds.
A pair of fresh chicken eggs.

Additionally, your kitchen should have some vegetable oil, salt, spices and parsley.

Process description

In a deep bowl, combine two types of minced meat, minced onion and chopped garlic. Mix everything thoroughly until a homogeneous mass is obtained. After this, finely chopped parsley, raw eggs, sesame seeds, salt and spices are added to the same container. Knead everything thoroughly with your hands again.

Small cutlets are formed from the resulting minced meat and placed on a baking sheet, previously lined with parchment and greased with vegetable oil. Semi-finished products from two types of meat prepared in this way are placed in an oven preheated to two hundred degrees and baked for about half an hour.

How to fry minced meat cutlets in a frying pan?

A dish prepared according to this recipe can hardly be called dietary. Due to the fact that these cutlets contain two types of meat, they turn out incredibly juicy and tasty. Before starting the process, be sure to make sure that you have all the necessary products at your disposal. Your kitchen should have:

Four hundred grams of pork and beef pulp.
One large onion.
A couple of cloves of garlic.
150 milliliters of mayonnaise.
A couple of slices of white bread.
Half a glass of cream.
One fresh chicken egg.

In addition, you will need salt, a little olive oil and spices. It should be noted that the calorie content of pork and beef cutlets is 310 kcal per hundred grams of product.

Pre-washed and dried meat is ground into minced meat and combined with chopped onion and garlic. Mix everything thoroughly until it has a homogeneous consistency. Bread soaked in cream, raw egg, salts and spices are added to the resulting mass. The meat mass prepared in this way is beaten with the palm of your hand and set aside.

After about half an hour, cutlets are formed from the resulting minced meat and fried in a hot frying pan greased with olive oil until crispy. Place finished products on clean paper napkins. This will help you get rid of excess fat.

Composition of cutlets from different types of meat

In general, the ratio of BJU in cutlets is presented in the following proportions:

BJU in cutlets

Type of meat	Composition, benefits and harm of individual elements
Beef	Beef contains a large amount of complete protein and iron, due to which the human body is saturated with oxygen, which has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the hematopoietic system. Vitamin B12 helps quickly and fully absorb iron. The type of meat in question contains a lot of collagen, which is one of the “building” materials for interarticular ligaments. High levels of zinc help improve the functioning of the human immune system and strengthen defenses. But beef meat contains cholesterol, which is the cause of the development of cardiovascular pathologies.
Pork	Pork contains large amounts of magnesium and zinc, which are essential for normal heart function. High levels of lysine ensure the formation of bone tissue. Thanks to selenium and arachidonic acid, a person gets rid of depression, and the cells of the body are renewed. However, this type of meat, like beef, contains a lot of cholesterol and is characterized by high levels of histamine. It causes various allergic reactions and inflammatory processes of the skin.
Chicken	Chicken meat has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the nervous system, normalizes cholesterol levels, and saturates the body with vitamins and microelements. Chicken helps reduce stomach acid levels
Mutton	Lamb contains much more iron than other types of meat. Therefore, it is recommended for use by those who suffer from anemia. In addition, meat contains large quantities of vitamins PP, B1, E, B2, B9, B5, B6. Lamb is rich in macroelements such as calcium, potassium, sodium, phosphorus. Fluoride contained in lamb helps fight tooth decay and keeps teeth in good condition.
Turkey	Turkey meat protein is 95% digestible and contains little cholesterol. It contains a lot of potassium and polyunsaturated acids, which has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the cardiovascular system. The level of phosphorus is the same as in fish. Therefore, it is indicated to prevent joint problems. Zinc helps men eliminate sexual problems
Fish	The benefit of fish cutlet lies in the fact that fish contains omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which are not found in other products. These substances lower blood cholesterol levels, which has a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system. Fish with low fat content helps normalize weight. But there are often cases when salts of heavy metals and toxic substances are found in the tissues and organs of river and sea fish, which contaminate the water in which they live

Calorie content of homemade minced meat. Chemical composition and nutritional value.

Nutritional value and chemical composition of “homemade minced meat”.

The table shows the nutritional content (calories, proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals) per 100 grams of edible portion.

Nutrient	Quantity	Norm**	% of the norm in 100 g	% of the norm in 100 kcal	100% normal
Calorie content	363 kcal	1684 kcal	21.6%	6%	464 g
Squirrels	12 g	76 g	15.8%	4.4%	633 g
Fats	35 g	56 g	62.5%	17.2%	160 g
Water	46.2 g	2273 g	2%	0.6%	4920 g
Ash	0.7 g	~
Vitamins
Vitamin B1, thiamine	0.59 mg	1.5 mg	39.3%	10.8%	254 g
Vitamin B2, riboflavin	0.12 mg	1.8 mg	6.7%	1.8%	1500 g
Vitamin B4, choline	75 mg	500 mg	15%	4.1%	667 g
Vitamin B5, pantothenic	0.5 mg	5 mg	10%	2.8%	1000 g
Vitamin B6, pyridoxine	0.3 mg	2 mg	15%	4.1%	667 g
Vitamin B9, folates	4.1 mcg	400 mcg	1%	0.3%	9756 g
Vitamin B12, cobalamin	2.6 mcg	3 mcg	86.7%	23.9%	115 g
Vitamin E, alpha tocopherol, TE	0.4 mg	15 mg	2.7%	0.7%	3750 g
Vitamin H, biotin	3.04 mcg	50 mcg	6.1%	1.7%	1645 g
Vitamin RR, NE	4.3924 mg	20 mg	22%	6.1%	455 g
Niacin	2.5 mg	~
Macronutrients
Potassium, K	170 mg	2500 mg	6.8%	1.9%	1471 g
Calcium, Ca	8 mg	1000 mg	0.8%	0.2%	12500 g
Magnesium, Mg	19 mg	400 mg	4.8%	1.3%	2105 g
Sodium, Na	42 mg	1300 mg	3.2%	0.9%	3095 g
Sera, S	220 mg	1000 mg	22%	6.1%	455 g
Phosphorus, Ph	114 mg	800 mg	14.3%	3.9%	702 g
Chlorine, Cl	48.6 mg	2300 mg	2.1%	0.6%	4733 g
Microelements
Iron, Fe	1.3 mg	18 mg	7.2%	2%	1385 g
Yod, I	6.6 mcg	150 mcg	4.4%	1.2%	2273 g
Cobalt, Co	8 mcg	10 mcg	80%	22%	125 g
Manganese, Mn	0.0285 mg	2 mg	1.4%	0.4%	7018 g
Copper, Cu	96 mcg	1000 mcg	9.6%	2.6%	1042 g
Molybdenum, Mo	13 mcg	70 mcg	18.6%	5.1%	538 g
Nickel, Ni	12.3 mcg	~
Tin, Sn	30 mcg	~
Fluorine, F	69.3 mcg	4000 mcg	1.7%	0.5%	5772 g
Chromium, Cr	13.5 mcg	50 mcg	27%	7.4%	370 g
Zinc, Zn	2.07 mg	12 mg	17.3%	4.8%	580 g
Essential amino acids
Arginine*	1.04 g	~
Valin	1.03 g	~
Histidine*	0.71 g	~
Isoleucine	0.78 g	~
Leucine	1.48 g	~
Lysine	1.59 g	~
Methionine	0.45 g	~
Methionine + Cysteine	0.7 g	~
Threonine	0.8 g	~
Tryptophan	0.21 g	~
Phenylalanine	0.8 g	~
Phenylalanine+Tyrosine	1.45 g	~
Nonessential amino acids
Alanin	1.09 g	~
Aspartic acid	1.77 g	~
Hydroxyproline	0.29 g	~
Glycine	0.94 g	~
Glutamic acid	3.07 g	~
Proline	0.69 g	~
Serin	0.78 g	~
Tyrosine	0.66 g	~
Cysteine	0.26 g	~
Sterols (sterols)
Cholesterol	80 mg	max 300 mg
Saturated fatty acids
Saturated fatty acids	7.1 g	max 18.7 g
14:0 Miristinovaya	0.55 g	~
15:0 Pentadecane	0.1 g	~
16:0 Palmitinaya	4.18 g	~
17:0 Margarine	0.26 g	~
18:0 Stearic	2.03 g	~
Monounsaturated fatty acids	7.42 g	min 16.8 g	44.2%	12.2%
14:1 Myristoleic	0.25 g	~
16:1 Palmitoleic	0.91 g	~
18:1 Oleic (omega-9)	6.26 g	~
Polyunsaturated fatty acids	0.56 g	from 11.2 to 20.6 g	5%	1.4%
18:2 Linolevaya	0.4 g	~
18:3 Linolenic	0.14 g	~
20:4 Arachidonic	0.02 g	~
Omega-3 fatty acids	0.14 g	from 0.9 to 3.7 g	15.6%	4.3%
Omega-6 fatty acids	0.42 g	from 4.7 to 16.8 g	8.9%	2.5%

The energy value of homemade minced meat is 363 kcal.

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Calorie content

To correctly calculate the calories in cutlets, you need to consider what ingredients they are made from and the cooking method. The table presents data on the number of kilocalories per 100 g based on the assumption that 1 piece in finished form weighs about 60 grams.

Calorie content of fried cutlets

Cutlets fried in oil are considered the most high-calorie.

Type of cutlet	kcal per 100 g	Calorie content per piece
From pork
Beef
From pork and beef
Homemade ground beef
Beef liver
Turkey fillet
Meatballs with rice
From minced meat with zucchini
Chicken balls
Pork balls
Beef chops
Chicken Kiev
From chicken breast
From lamb
Breaded sauerkraut
From cauliflower
Buckwheat
From oatmeal

Calorie content of steamed cutlets

The calorie content of a steamed dish is significantly lower than that of fried cutlets.

Calorie content of minced meat

Composition of minced meat

Types of minced meat

The benefits of minced meat

Minced meat, which is made on the basis of frozen ingredients, does not contain even half of the beneficial compounds of natural origin, which were originally enriched with the ingredients used in the production of semi-finished culinary products.

Based on minced fish or meat, you can prepare various culinary products, which could take hours to list. But I would like to highlight the most widespread minced meat dishes, such as rolls, casseroles, cutlets, meatballs, meatballs, as well as sausages, sausages, meat bread, pies, pies, dumplings, pasties and much more.

It should also be noted that different types of minced meat are also used in the preparation of most types of culinary products. Minced meat is present in soups, appetizers and main courses. In addition, minced meat is used as a filling for homemade baked goods.

Many gourmets mix ground beef and pork to create mixed mince. Basically, this stuffing is made at home. So how many calories are in mixed minced meat? The calorie content in mixed minced meat is 215 kcal per hundred grams of product.

Calorie content of ground beef

Today in stores you can buy not only chilled ground beef, which is considered the best option, but also a frozen product. When choosing minced meat, you need to pay special attention to its appearance. High-quality minced beef has a rich dark pink color.

Despite the fact that the calorie content of minced beef is high, in cooking it is often used to prepare various meat dishes. For example, ground beef is an excellent filling for cabbage rolls, waffle cones, and bell peppers. In addition, ground beef can be used to make different sauces, such as Bolognese sauce. In this form, ground beef goes well with various side dishes, the most popular of which is pasta.

Calorie content of minced chicken

Minced chicken is one of the most popular semi-finished products in our country, which are always available. This is an excellent raw material for preparing a large number of original dishes, which are not only tasty, but also represent dietary foods due to the low calorie content of minced chicken.

When choosing minced chicken, you should pay attention to its appearance. High-quality minced chicken has a delicate pink hue. If the meat has darkened at the edges, it means that the minced meat has been on the display case for a long time. It is also worth saying that you need to choose chilled minced chicken, because it is in it that the beneficial properties of chicken meat are preserved. And if the minced meat is frozen, then you need to remember that it must be defrosted not at room temperature, but in a cool place, so that thawing occurs gradually.

The calorie content in minced chicken is 143 kcal per hundred grams of product. In addition, the calorie content of minced chicken includes microelements - phosphorus, iron, potassium, sodium and vitamins B, K, E, PP.

If you prepare minced chicken yourself, you can be sure of its freshness and composition, which should not contain anything other than chopped chicken meat.

As for store-bought products, things are different here. Sometimes unscrupulous manufacturers, in pursuit of monetary gain, add meat substitutes, soy, stabilizers, dyes and preservatives to minced chicken, which give the minced chicken an attractive appearance. In this case, we can hardly talk about the benefits of minced chicken, which looks appetizing, but does not carry the taste or aroma of natural chicken.

Principles of preparing a dietary dish

The greatest benefit for the digestive system and the human body comes from steamed food. The products do not come into contact with the surface, which is heated, and they do not have a crispy crust. In addition, no oil is used to prepare them. All these factors are the key to preparing a real dietary dish.

To properly prepare low-calorie steamed cutlets, you need to listen to simple recommendations:

1. Do not use pork, fatty lamb and beef. The meat cutlet should be prepared from chicken, lean veal and beef, rabbit, and fish.
2. In order for the cutlets to bring maximum benefits to the body and help maintain your figure, they can be cooked with the addition of vegetables and cereals.
3. For heat treatment of such dishes, it is necessary to use steamers, pans with grates (manto cookers). Modern multicookers are equipped with a steaming function.
4. If special utensils are not available, a regular saucepan with a small amount of water will do. A sieve with products should be placed on top of the container, which should be covered with a lid.
5. As a side dish, you need to use fresh, boiled or stewed vegetables.

The method for preparing delicious dietary cutlets is presented step by step in the recipes below.

Lean veal cutlets

The calorie content of this dish is 170 kilocalories per 100 g.

To prepare cutlets you need the following ingredients:

350 g minced veal;
150 g minced beef;
100 g milk;
2 eggs;
2 cloves of garlic;
100 g bread pulp;
1 onion;
salt, spices, herbs - to taste.

Cooking method:

1. The minced meat is thoroughly mixed, after which onions, garlic, eggs, bread pulp soaked in milk, finely chopped herbs and spices are added. Everything gets mixed up again.
2. The baking sheet is covered with foil and greased with oil.
3. With wet hands, cutlets are formed and placed on a baking sheet.
4. Baking time in the oven is 20–25 minutes. The temperature for cooking cutlets is 180 degrees.

Steamed chicken cutlets in a slow cooker

The calorie content of steamed chicken meatballs is 129 kcal per 100 g.

Ingredients:

300 g chicken fillet;
100 g onions;
10 g garlic;
1 egg;
20 g sunflower oil;
20 g salad;
salt, pepper - to taste.

Cooking method:

1. Using a meat grinder, grind the meat, onion, and garlic.
2. Add the remaining ingredients to the resulting minced meat and mix thoroughly.
3. Form cutlets and place them in a multicooker container.
4. To prepare, set the “Cooking” program for 20 minutes.
5. Before serving, place the cutlets on lettuce leaves.

Dietary steamed turkey cutlets

Turkey is the most dietary meat. To add juiciness to the cutlets, this recipe uses rolled oats, which successfully replaces bread or crackers. The calorie content of the dish per 100 g is 95 kilocalories.

Ingredients:

600 g turkey meat;
100 g low-fat sour cream;
1 onion;
1 carrot;
100 g oatmeal;
salt, spices - to taste.

Cooking method:

1. Dilute sour cream with 3 tablespoons of warm water, add rolled oats and let swell for 20 minutes.
2. Grind turkey meat with onions using a meat grinder.
3. Add carrots grated on a coarse grater to the minced meat.
4. Mix oatmeal with minced meat, salt and pepper.
5. Form cutlets and place in the multicooker bowl.
6. Cook the dish in the “Steam” mode. Cooking time is 20 minutes.

Proper preparation of cutlets will allow you to enjoy the taste of this dish even for those who adhere to the principles of a healthy diet and watch their figure.

Preparation

Mix the minced meat, egg, starch, and chopped onion until smooth. Add salt and spices to taste. The resulting mass is slightly fluid, viscous and sticky - this is normal.

Preheat the oven to 210 C.

Line a baking tray or baking dish with baking paper.

Spread the chicken mixture evenly over the paper. For greater efficiency, you can “smooth” the mass with wet hands.

Place the baking sheet with the preparation in the oven for 11-12 minutes.

While everything is baking, make the filling.

Grate the mozzarella on a medium grater and cut into slices.

Finely chop all remaining vegetables.

Remove the crust from the oven, brush with tomato sauce, spread vegetables and both types of cheese on top.

Place the baking sheet back in the oven for about 10 minutes. Focus on the vegetables and cheeses - the former will become soft, and the latter will melt. Once you have achieved this, you can take out the “pizza”.

Let it cool a little and you are ready to treat yourself.

You used excellent foods rich in protein, calcium and fiber - cheese, vegetables, minced chicken. The calorie content of this pizza was only 117 kcal per 100 grams! Bon appetit.

Protein bomb. Cheese and minced chicken - calorie content, breakdown according to KBJU

Very, very tasty and filling dish. Add a vegetable salad to it and a complete lunch/dinner is ready! It is a kind of pizza analogue, only instead of a dough base you take a flatbread made from minced chicken. Again, we use the low-fat sirloin version. Take:

Mozzarella cheese - 75 grams;
Gouda cheese - 75 grams;
egg - 1 small;
corn starch - 2 tbsp. spoons;
sweet pepper - 50 grams;
champignons - 50 grams;
onion - 50 grams;
minced chicken (calorie content per 100 grams - 110 kcal, we remind you) - 300 grams;
tomato sauce - 100 grams;
tomatoes - 150 grams;
fresh basil, salt, spices - to taste.

Composition of minced chicken

It's no secret that minced chicken is chicken meat that has been mechanically deboned, resulting in a homogeneous paste-like mass. It is important that the minced chicken does not contain cartilage or bones - this indicates the quality of the product.

If you cook it yourself, you can be sure of the freshness and composition of the minced chicken, which should not contain anything other than the ground chicken meat itself. As for a store-bought product, the situation is different. Sometimes unscrupulous manufacturers, in pursuit of profit, add meat substitutes to the product, in particular soy, stabilizers, preservatives and dyes, which give minced chicken an attractive appearance. In this case, there can hardly be any question of the benefits of a product that, although quite appetizing, does not carry the taste or aroma of natural chicken.