Calories in Wiener schnitzel
A usual serving, 1 schnitzel (200 g), has about 500 kcal; 100 g ≈ 250 kcal.
Nutrition facts
| Serving | kcal | Protein | Fat | Carbs | Fibre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 250 | 20 g | 14 g | 12 g | 0.5 g |
| 1 schnitzel 200 g | 500 | 40 g | 28 g | 24 g | 1 g |
Source: the app's regional food table, estimate for a typical home recipe · Confidence: medium · Updated:
Calories per serving
| Serving | kcal | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 schnitzel 200 g | 500 | 40 g | 28 g | 24 g |
| Smaller schnitzel 150 g | 375 | 30 g | 21 g | 18 g |
| Half a schnitzel 100 g | 250 | 20 g | 14 g | 12 g |
How it fits into a day
Wiener schnitzel is breaded, fried meat, and a schnitzel of about 200 g has about 500 kcal. The coating (egg, flour, breadcrumbs and the frying oil) carries a large part of the fat and carbs, so the same meat grilled has far fewer calories.
A usual serving (1 schnitzel) is about 25% of a 2,000 kcal day. How much do you need a day? Work it out in the calorie calculator.
Lighter options
- Have salad or boiled vegetables with your schnitzel, not another fried side.
- A smaller 150 g schnitzel is about 380 kcal.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in a Wiener schnitzel?
A schnitzel of about 200 g has about 500 kcal, 40 g protein and 28 g fat.
How many calories are in 100 g of Wiener schnitzel?
About 250 kcal, with 20 g protein, 14 g fat and 12 g carbs.
Can I eat Wiener schnitzel on a diet?
You can, as it has plenty of protein, but count the frying oil and the side. Half a schnitzel is about 250 kcal.
See also
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Karadjordje's schnitzel
300 kcal
per 100 g
1 schnitzel: 750 kcal
-
Pork skewers
200 kcal
per 100 g
2 skewers: 300 kcal
-
Pljeskavica
240 kcal
per 100 g
1 patty: 480 kcal
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