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How many calories are in aspic or kholodets?

For aspic, the meat and the fat left in the set broth matter more than the garnish. Record the meat, broth, fat cap and sauce in Calk.

Aspic (kholodets): lower- and higher-calorie Calk versions side by side

Same 200 g portion, different choices: broth base, protein, fat layer, additions, sauce.

How meat and the fat layer affect aspic calories

In these two examples, the changes are: broth base — poultry bone broth → pork bone broth, protein — chicken → pork knuckle, fat layer — added: rendered fat, additions — carrot → garlic, sauce — added: horseradish.

Lower calorie 133 kcal 200 g 67 kcal per 100 g
higher vs lower calorie +185%
Higher calorie 379 kcal 200 g 189 kcal per 100 g
Lower calorie Calk card for Aspic: 67 kcal per 100 g, protein/fat/carbs 58/35/7 Higher calorie Calk card for Aspic: 189 kcal per 100 g, protein/fat/carbs 15/79/6
  • Chicken zalivnoye in clear poultry broth is compared with pork-knuckle kholodets in pork-bone broth. The meat choice roughly doubles the calorie density.
  • The pork version keeps its rendered fat cap — the white layer many people skim off.
  • Carrot, egg and lemon garnish the chicken version instead.
  • The portion size is the same. Most of the difference comes from fat in the pork jelly.

Calories in chicken, pork, beef and fish aspic

Calculate calories and macros for chicken zalivnoye, pork or beef kholodets, jellied tongue and fish aspic with the portion you served.

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Questions about calories in aspic and kholodets

How many calories are in a serving of chicken or pork aspic?
The two versions shown in Calk contain 133 and 379 kcal per 200 g. For aspic, the meat and the fat left in the set broth matter more than the garnish.
Why is pork-knuckle kholodets higher in calories than chicken aspic?
Chicken zalivnoye in clear poultry broth is compared with pork-knuckle kholodets in pork-bone broth. The meat choice roughly doubles the calorie density. The pork version keeps its rendered fat cap — the white layer many people skim off.
How do I calculate my own aspic recipe?
Open Aspic in Calk and select the meat, broth base, retained fat, garnish and sauce, then enter the weight of your serving.

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