Rösti

Rösti is a traditional Swiss dish, often considered a national staple, consisting of a large, round, pan-fried cake made primarily from grated potatoes. While it can be a simple side dish, it is frequently enriched with ingredients like cheese, onions, or bacon, and sometimes served as a main course topped with a fried egg.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

As a potato-based dish cooked in butter or oil, Rösti is high in carbohydrates and fat, providing a good source of energy and potassium. A typical serving can range from 300 to 500 calories, depending on the amount of fat used and any added ingredients.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	4.5 g
Carbs	45 g
Fat	18 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	300 mg
Potassium	600 mg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg
Niacin (B3)	2.5 mg
Iron	1.8 mg
Magnesium	45 mg
Phosphorus	120 mg
Zinc	0.8 mg

Per 1 serving (200 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, Rösti is a cornerstone of Swiss cuisine, with regional variations across German, French, and Italian-speaking cantons. Nutritionally, it transforms a simple, starchy vegetable into a satisfying, calorie-dense meal that has historically fueled communities in the Alpine region.