A frittata is a cross between a quiche and an omelet. It's usually fried, with a portion around a quarter the size of a full pan. Smoked salmon and cream cheese frittata contains a moderately high amount of calories.
Ingredients
According to a recipe on the Food Network website, a single portion of smoked salmon frittata contains 1 1/2 large eggs, 1/2 oz. cream cheese, 1/2 oz. smoked salmon, 1/4 tbsp. full fat milk, 1/4 tbsp. chopped dill, 1/2 tbsp. chopped chives and 1/4 tsp. olive oil.
Calories From Ingredients
According to the MyFood-a-pedia website, 1 1/2 eggs contain 115.5 calories, 1/2 oz. of cream cheese equals 101 calories, and 1/2 oz. of smoked salmon contains 16.5 calories. The milk in the frittata only adds 5 calories, while dill and chives contain only a single calorie. A quarter teaspoon of olive oil contains around 30 calories.
Calorie Total
A single portion of smoked salmon and cream cheese frittata contains around 269 calories. However, adding more cream cheese, or using low-fat milk or cheese, could reduce the calorie count. Extras such as tomato or chili sauce add a few more calories.
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