Calories in Lefse
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Lefse contains 218 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 Oberflächenzoll (1,2 g) provides about 3 kcal.
Roughly 66 % of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 26 % from fat and 8 % from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in Kartoffelbrei und Mischungen von Weißkartoffeln on FoodFactly, where the median is 114 kcal per 100 g across 56 foods.
100 g provides 23 % of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1), 17 % of the Daily Value for Kupfer and 16 % of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 218 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 6,3 g | 8 % |
| Saturated fat C | 2,7 g | 14 % |
| Cholesterol C | 13 mg | 4 % |
| Sodium C | 172 mg | 7 % |
| Total carbohydrates C | 36,4 g | 13 % |
| Dietary fiber C | 2 g | 7 % |
| Total sugars C | 2,3 g | |
| Protein C | 4,4 g | 9 % |
| Vitamin A C | 56 µg | 6 % |
| Vitamin C C | 4,8 mg | 5 % |
| Vitamin D C | 0,2 µg | 1 % |
| Vitamin E C | 0,47 mg | 3 % |
| Vitamin K C | 4,4 µg | 4 % |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0,27 mg | 23 % |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0,14 mg | 10 % |
| Niacin (B3) C | 2,6 mg | 16 % |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0,27 mg | 16 % |
| Folat (B9) C | 55 µg | 14 % |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0,01 µg | 0,4 % |
| Cholin C | 13,7 mg | 2 % |
| Calcium C | 18 mg | 1 % |
| Eisen C | 1,8 mg | 10 % |
| Magnesium C | 22 mg | 5 % |
| Phosphor C | 64 mg | 5 % |
| Kalium C | 271 mg | 6 % |
| Zink C | 0,4 mg | 4 % |
| Kupfer C | 0,16 mg | 17 % |
| Selen C | 4,8 µg | 9 % |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 8 %
- Carbohydrates 66 %
- Fat 26 %
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein4,4 gin the top quarter of Kartoffelbrei und Mischungen von Weißkartoffeln (median 2,2 g)
- Fiber2 gin the top quarter of Kartoffelbrei und Mischungen von Weißkartoffeln (median 1,3 g)
- Sugars2,3 gin the top quarter of Kartoffelbrei und Mischungen von Weißkartoffeln (median 1,8 g)
- Fat6,3 gabove the median for Kartoffelbrei und Mischungen von Weißkartoffeln (median 4,5 g)
- Saturated fat2,7 gabove the median for Kartoffelbrei und Mischungen von Weißkartoffeln (median 1,8 g)
- Sodium172 mgin the lowest quarter of Kartoffelbrei und Mischungen von Weißkartoffeln (median 235 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water51,8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Einfach ungesättigtes Fett C | 1,5 g |
|---|---|
| Mehrfach ungesättigtes Fett C | 0,92 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (Omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0,001 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (Omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linolsäure (Omega-6, 18:2) C | 0,83 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0,1 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0,074 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0,044 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0,1 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0,12 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0,38 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1,3 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0,52 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 1,4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0,092 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0,006 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0,061 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0,001 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0,011 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0,002 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-Carotin C | 24 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopin C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin C | 11 µg |
| Retinol C | 54 µg |
| Carotin, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Wasser C | 51,8 g |
|---|---|
| Alkohol C | 0 g |
| Koffein C | 0 mg |
| Theobromin C | 0 mg |
| Folsäure C | 26 µg |
| Folat, Lebensmittel C | 11 µg |
| Vitamin E, zugesetzt C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, zugesetzt C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fufu | 166 | 1,5 g | 33,6 g | 3 g |
| Kartoffel, pommes frites, mit Chili, fast Food / Restaurant | 241 | 5,2 g | 30,8 g | 10,8 g |
| Kartoffel, pommes frites, mit Chili | 241 | 5,2 g | 30,8 g | 10,8 g |
| Kartoffeln, haschischbraun, hausgemacht | 265 | 3 g | 35,1 g | 12,5 g |
| Kartoffel, haschischbraun, vom Schulessen | 218 | 2,6 g | 28,4 g | 11,5 g |
| Kartoffel, haschischbraun, NFS | 217 | 2,6 g | 28,2 g | 11,5 g |
| Kartoffel, haschischbraun, wärmebereit | 217 | 2,6 g | 28,2 g | 11,5 g |
| Kartoffel, pommes frites, mit Chili und Käse, fast Food / Restaurant | 221 | 4,7 g | 24,9 g | 11,4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Lefse?
100 g of Lefse has 218 kcal. 1 Oberflächenzoll (1,2 g): about 3 kcal. 1 Posten (80 g): about 174 kcal.
How much protein is in Lefse?
Lefse contains 4,4 g of protein per 100 g (9 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0,052 g in 1 Oberflächenzoll (1,2 g). About 8 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other Kartoffelbrei und Mischungen von Weißkartoffeln, that is among the highest quarter (median 2,2 g).
How many carbs are in Lefse?
Lefse has 36,4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2 g of fiber and 2,3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Lefse?
Lefse contains 6,3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2,7 g is saturated (14 % of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Lefse contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Thiamin (B1) (23 % DV), Kupfer (17 % DV), Niacin (B3) (16 % DV), Vitamin B6 (16 % DV) and Folat (B9) (14 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Lefse?
100 g contains 172 mg of sodium, 7 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated 31. Oktober 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on 6. November 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2709553. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 31. Oktober 2024. Imported 6. November 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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