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Same-portion calorie comparison

How many calories are in a potato bake?

Potato bake with ricotta contains 299 kcal per 300 g. Cream, cheddar, butter and bacon bring the same portion to 656 kcal.

Potato bake: lower- and higher-calorie Calk versions side by side

Potatoes stay the base; cream, butter, hard cheese and bacon raise the calorie total. Include the base, sauce, cheese, meat, oil and portion in your own calculation.

How cream, cheese and bacon change a potato bake

The egg-and-milk mix is replaced by 35% cream, ricotta by cheddar, with butter and bacon added.

Lower calorie 299 kcal 300 g 100 kcal per 100 g
higher vs lower calorie +119%
Higher calorie 656 kcal 300 g 219 kcal per 100 g
Lower calorie Calk card for potato bake in Savory bake: 100 kcal per 100 g, protein/fat/carbs 32/26/42 Higher calorie Calk card for potato bake in Savory bake: 219 kcal per 100 g, protein/fat/carbs 12/65/23
  • The liquid changes from a light egg-and-milk mix to a generous amount of 35% cream.
  • Cheddar, butter and bacon go into the cream-based bake.
  • Ricotta gives the potato bake a soft texture with fewer calories than cheddar.
  • Zucchini and broccoli add low-calorie volume, reducing its calorie density per 100 g.

How to calculate calories in potato, meat and vegetable bakes

Calculate calories and macros for a vegetable casserole, pasta or rice bake, shepherd’s pie, chicken-crust pizza or another savory bake.

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Questions about calories in potato bakes

How many calories are in a potato bake with egg or cream?
In the Calk example, the two potato bakes contain 299 and 656 kcal per 300 g. The 35% cream, cheddar, butter and bacon raise the calorie total.
Why is a potato bake with cream, cheddar, butter and bacon higher in calories than one with ricotta?
The liquid changes from a light egg-and-milk mix to a generous amount of 35% cream. Cheddar, butter and bacon go into the cream-based bake.
How do I calculate my own potato bake?
Open Savory bake in Calk and add the vegetables or starch, egg or dairy binder, cheese, butter, meat and cooked serving weight.

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