Corn fritters, fried in rapeseed oil, homemade

Corn fritters are a sweetcorn-based dish found in West Indian cooking. The figures here describe homemade fritters fried in rapeseed oil. They mainly provide carbohydrate and fat, with some protein and fibre. Per 100g, they contain 33g of carbohydrate, 15g of fat, 5.8g of protein and 2.5g of fibre.

Carbohydrate provides energy, while protein supports the maintenance and repair of body tissues. Fibre helps support normal bowel function. Frying adds fat, which contributes to the energy content. The fat, saturated fat and salt content may be relevant for people monitoring these in their diet. Full nutrient figures are provided in the tables below.