Calorie content of pies
Pies have been the most popular baked goods for an extended period of time. This can be explained by the high taste of the dish and its nutritional value. Moreover, the average calorie content of the pies is quite high.
How many calories are in a pie
On average, the calorie content of pies is 250 kcal per 100 g of product. Of course, this value can change in one direction or another, depending on the quantitative and qualitative composition, as well as the method of making the pies. In this case, the approximate energy value of the dish is as follows:
- Protein - 13 g
- Fat - 7 g
- Carbohydrates - 33 g.
Pies appeared on the tables of Slavic peoples in the Middle Ages and today are rightfully considered a national dish of Slavic cuisine. The main components of the pies are dough and filling, the recipe of which directly affects the total calorie content of the pies. For example, the calorie content of pies with meat is obviously higher than the calorie content of pies with any vegetable filling.
Some of the most popular are cabbage and potato pies. They are distinguished by a harmonious balanced taste, give a feeling of fullness for a long time, are prepared from affordable and familiar products and, at the same time, differ somewhat from each other in terms of calorie content. The approximate calorie content of a pie with cabbage is about 190 kcal per 100 g of the product, while the average calorie content of a pie with potatoes is 270 kcal.
Of course, the calorie content of baked pies will be lower than the calorie content of fried pies (approximately two times). If the calorie content of baked pies does not always "hold out" to 200 kcal, then the calorie content of fried pies exceeds 350 kcal per 100 g of dish. As with any other fried food, their consumption should be kept to a minimum. At the same time, baked pies should not be considered a healthy and dietary dish.
Traditionally baked by our compatriots, pies are a high-calorie dish with a sufficiently high glycemic index, which means that eating large quantities of pies stimulates appetite and leads to a sharp increase in body weight.
How to reduce the calorie content of pies
The premium wheat flour used in the production of various pies is poor in valuable elements and, in fact, is a source of empty calories. In addition, these carbohydrates are quickly absorbed and cause obesity. In order not to lose weight in conditions of oppressive prohibitions and hardships, lovers of pies, who, nevertheless, monitor their own body weight, should reduce the calorie content of pies and replace such flour with flour of a lower grade (second, etc.).
Low-grade flour contains inclusions from grain shells, rich in B vitamins and coarse dietary fiber. Due to this, the calorie content of the finished product decreases, the digestion time increases, and the glycemic index decreases. You can also add bran to the flour to enhance this effect.
The potato filling of pies, which is made according to the principle of mashed potatoes, can be replaced with mashed potatoes made from baked or boiled potatoes in their skins. It's a good idea to replace buttermilk with olive (you can quickly fry finely chopped onions in it), and use milk with a reduced percentage of fat.
It is also advisable to add chopped greens to such a filling - a source of valuable plant fibers, vitamins and microelements. Similar replacement techniques should be followed when making pies with other types of filling.
Pies baked according to such recipes will be no less tasty, but much more valuable and useful in terms of maintaining normal body weight and health in general.
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