Limited nutritional benefit
Fried potato cubes with a spicy tomato sauce and aioli.
Patatas bravas is a Spanish tapa of potato cubes deep-fried twice until crisp, served with a spicy tomato and smoked paprika sauce and aioli, a garlic mayonnaise. A 225 g serving has about 450 kcal and 27 g of fat, more than half of it from the aioli, with 47 g of carbohydrate and about 710 mg of sodium. Serving the aioli on the side and using half saves about 70 kcal.
| Nutrient | Value | DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 2.7g | 4.8% |
| Fat | 12g | 17.1% |
| Carbs | 21g | 7.0% |
| Simple Sugars | 7.35g | Estimate |
| Complex Carbs | 10.85g | Estimate |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 11.2% |
| Water | 62g | 2.5% |
| Calories | 200 | 8.9% |
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| Fatty Acid | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated | 1.78 | g | 8.9% |
| Monounsaturated | 5.73 | g | 22.9% |
| Polyunsaturated | 4.16 | g | 32.0% |
| Omega-3 | 1.248 | g | Estimate |
| Omega-6 | 2.912 | g | Estimate |
| Trans | 0.01 | g | 0.5% |
Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.
Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.
| Compound | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 13.6 | mg |
| Vitamin E | 1.55 | mg |
| Selenium | 0.9 | mcg |
| Vitamin | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| vitamin A | 15.4 | mcg | 1.7% |
| vitamin B1 | 0.078 | mg | 6.5% |
| vitamin B2 | 0.046 | mg | 3.5% |
| vitamin B3 | 1.15 | mg | 7.2% |
| vitamin B6 | 0.263 | mg | 15.5% |
| vitamin B9 | 14.2 | mcg | 3.5% |
| vitamin B12 | 0.01 | mcg | 0.4% |
| vitamin C | 13.6 | mg | 15.1% |
| vitamin D | 0.017 (1 IU) | mcg | 0.1% |
| vitamin E | 1.55 | mg | 10.3% |
| vitamin K | 20.4 | mcg | 17.0% |
| Mineral | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| calcium | 23.8 | mg | 2.4% |
| iron | 1.22 | mg | 6.8% |
| magnesium | 27.5 | mg | 6.9% |
| phosphorus | 66.4 | mg | 9.5% |
| potassium | 483 | mg | 18.6% |
| sodium | 281 | mg | 12.2% |
| zinc | 0.393 | mg | 3.6% |
| copper | 0.151 | mg | 16.8% |
| manganese | 0.216 | mg | 9.4% |
| selenium | 0.899 | mcg | 1.6% |
| Amino Acid | Amount | Unit | DV | DIAAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 46 | mg | 6.6% | 76% |
| Isoleucine | 85 | mg | 6.1% | 75% |
| Leucine limiting | 128 | mg | 4.7% | 55% |
| Lysine | 134 | mg | 6.4% | 73% |
| Methionine | 72 | mg | 6.9% | 82% |
| Phenylalanine | 162 | mg | 9.3% | 104% |
| Threonine | 86 | mg | 8.2% | 90% |
| Tryptophan | 27 | mg | 9.6% | 108% |
| Valine | 126 | mg | 6.9% | 83% |
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For the sauce, heat the 20 ml of olive oil in a small pan over medium heat, cook the chopped onion for 5 minutes, add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute more.
Take the pan off the heat and stir in the paprika and cayenne, then add the crushed tomatoes, vinegar, sugar and a pinch of salt, simmer for 10 minutes and blend until smooth.
For the aioli, mix the mayonnaise with the remaining garlic clove, finely grated, and the lemon juice.
Peel the potatoes, cut them into 2.5 cm cubes, rinse them and dry them well.
Heat the frying oil to 140C and fry the potatoes in batches for 8-10 minutes, until tender but still pale. Drain.
Raise the oil to 180C and fry the potatoes again for 3-4 minutes, until golden and crisp. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt.
Serve hot, topped with the bravas sauce and the aioli.