Wiener schnitzel - Carbs, Glycemic Index, Fats, Minerals, Vitamins & much more

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Wiener schnitzel consists of 6% fat, 18% protein, 17% carbs, 1% fiber and 55% water. Wiener schnitzel has 202 calories per 100g, that is 87% lower than other foods in Meat dishes. In total 27% of the calories in Wiener schnitzel are from fat, 36% from protein and 34% from carbohydrates.

  • Low Glycemic Index Glycemic Index: 45
  • High in carbs 25.5g carbohydrates per portion of 150g
  • Medium Glycemic Load Glycemic Load: 11.5
  • High in zinc Covers 0.3% of Zinc RDA per portion
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Can you eat Wiener schnitzel for a low carb diet?

With 25.5g of carbs and a Glycemic Load of 11.5 in a portion of 150g, Wiener schnitzel should be avoided for a ketogenic or low-carb diet. Wiener schnitzel contains no Fructose, is high in Gluten and has no Lactose.

Wiener schnitzel: nutrition facts & data

Nutrition facts
per 100g 		Wiener schnitzel
avg Meat dishes[1]
Calories (kcal) 202.0 232.4
Fat (g) 6.0 15.9
Protein (g) 18.0 17.3
Carbohydrates (g) 17.0 4.6
Mono- & Di-Saccharides (g) 1.0 4.6
Polysaccharides (g) 16.0 4.6
Fibers (g) 1.0 0.3
Sodium (mg) 230.0 562.0
Water (g) 55.0 58.5
[1] average of Meat dishes

Breakdown in percent (%) of total calories

An average portion size (150g) of Wiener schnitzel contains:

  • 303.0 Calories
  • 9.0g of Fat
  • 27.0g of Protein
  • and 25.5g of Carbs
  • 345.0mg of sodium - 0.2% of the RDA for sodium.
  • 30.0mg of Magnesium, that covers 0.1% of the recommended daily allowance (RDA) for Magnesium.
  • 2.9mg of Zinc - 0.3% of the RDA for Zinc.
  • 2.9mg of Iron - 0.2% of the RDA for Iron.
  • 390.0mg of Potassium - 0.1% of the RDA for Potassium.
  • 1.5mg of Vitamin C - 0.0% of the RDA for Vitamin C.
  • 1.2mg of Vitamin B12 - 0.4% of the RDA for Vitamin B12.

For every gram of carbs in Wiener schnitzel you get

  • 1.06 grams of protein compared to the average of 0.46g per gram of carbs among all foods. Other foods in Meat dishes have on average 3.74g of proteins per 1 gram of carbs.
  • 0.35 grams of fat (total average 0.66g, other foods in Meat dishes 3.44g)
  • 0.06 grams of fibers (total average 0.13g, other foods in Meat dishes 0.07g)

Nutrient distribution per gram

What vitamins are in Wiener schnitzel?

Vitamins
per 100g 		Wiener schnitzel
avg[1]
Vitamin C (mg) 1.0 5.1
Vitamin E (mg) 0.3 0.5
Vitamin B1 / Thiamine (mg) 0.1 0.3
Vitamin B2 (mg) 0.2 0.2
Vitamin B6 (mg) 0.2 0.2
Vitamin B9 / Folate (μg) 10.0 19.9
Vitamin B12 (μg) 0.8 2.6
Retinol (μg) 15.0 517.4
beta-Carotene (μg) 0.0
[1] average of Meat dishes

Is Wiener schnitzel rich in vitamins?

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The following chart displays the amount of vitamins per portion Size (150g) for Wiener schnitzel of the recommended daily allowance (RDA[1]) for each vitamin in percent.

[1]Avg. RDA for a 19-30 year old adult
Learn more about RDA values for vitamins by clicking on the names in the table above.

Minerals in Wiener schnitzel

Minerals
per 100g 		Wiener schnitzel
avg[1]
Magnesium (mg) 20.0 20.9
Zinc (mg) 1.9 2.2
Sodium (mg) 230.0 562.0
Calcium (mg) 40.0 21.7
Iron (mg) 1.9 1.8
Potassium (mg) 260.0 234.9
Phosphorus (mg) 170.0 152.1
[1] average of Meat dishes

Is Wiener schnitzel high in minerals?

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Again, for every mineral contained in Wiener schnitzel we looked at the portion size (150g) and applied it to the recommended daily allowance (RDA[1]). Data is shown in percent of RDA per portion size.

[1]RDA for a 19-30 year old adult
Learn more about RDA values for minerals by clicking on the names in the table above.

Carbohydrates in Wiener schnitzel

17.0% of Wiener schnitzel are carbs, per serving of 150g that makes 25.5g of carbs.

Monosachharides and polysaccharides

Sugars
per 100g 		Wiener schnitzel
avg[1]
Monosaccharides (g) 1.0 0.3
Polysaccharides (g) 16.0 4.3
Total carbs (g) 17.0 4.6
[1] average of Meat dishes

How high are the Glycemic Index and the Glycemic Load for Wiener schnitzel?

The Glycemic Index of Wiener schnitzel is 45, which would be considered as low. The Glycemic Load in a normal serving is 11.5 and can be regarded as moderate.

Allergens in Wiener schnitzel

  • is high in Gluten
  • has no Lactose
  • no Fructose

Fatty acids and cholesterol in Wiener schnitzel

Of the 6.0g total fat per 100g in Wiener schnitzel, 4.7g are saturated fatty acids (SFA), 0.3g are monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) and 0.8g are polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA). The amount of cholesterol is 60.0mg.