Latkes
Latkes are crispy, savory potato pancakes traditionally made from grated potatoes, onions, eggs, and a binder like flour or matzo meal, then pan-fried until golden. They are a beloved dish in Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine, especially popular during Hanukkah.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Latkes are typically high in carbohydrates and fat due to the potatoes and frying oil, with a moderate amount of protein from the eggs. A single serving (about one medium latke) can range from 150 to 200 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 250 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbs | 28 g |
| Fat | 13 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 350 mg |
| Potassium | 400 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.5 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 100 mg |
| Magnesium | 30 mg |
| Zinc | 0.7 mg |
Per 2 medium latkes (approx. 120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, latkes are a central food of Hanukkah, symbolizing the miracle of the oil that lasted eight days. Nutritionally, the use of grated potato and onion provides potassium and vitamin C, though frying adds significant fat.
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