Dutch Minced Meat Sausage (Frikandel)
The most-eaten popular snack in the Netherlands: skinless sticks of seasoned minced meat, fried or grilled until firm and dark. They are very low in carbohydrate (about 6 g per 100 g, from the binding starch) and have a low glycemic index (≈25) compared with other fast food.
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💡 Smart Nutritional Guidance
Consumption advice
Choose a grilled frikandel and eat it plain or with a little mustard, and avoid the frikandel speciaal loaded with thick mayonnaise, sugar-sweetened curry sauce and onion.
Best preparation methods
Grill the frikandellen on a barbecue or in an air fryer without adding extra oil; the meat releases its own fat and turns gently and lightly crisp.
Important Nutritional Note
Frikandel is processed meat containing sodium, saturated fat and spices, so it is not recommended as an everyday food for children or people with heart disease, but it is a quick, low-starch option when needed.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per typical portion (70 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 225 kcal | 157.5 kcal |
| Protein | 14 g | 9.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 6 g | 4.2 g |
| Available carbohydrate | 5.5 g | 3.8 g |
| Fat | 16 g | 11.2 g |
| Dietary fibre | 0.5 g | 0.3 g |
The typical portion is approximate, for comparison purposes.
Comparison & smarter alternatives
Among the foods in Fast food with a glycemic index (10), it ranks 1 (lowest first). This is one of the lowest-GI foods in its group.
Smart alternatives from the same family:
Frequently asked questions
Is Dutch Minced Meat Sausage (Frikandel) good for weight loss?
It can fit a balanced plan with portion control: a 70 g portion gives 158 kcal, and what matters most is your total daily intake and the rest of the meal.
How does Dutch Minced Meat Sausage (Frikandel) affect blood sugar?
Its glycemic index is 25 (Low), a clinically reviewed estimate rather than a laboratory measurement. A typical 70 g portion has a glycemic load of 1 (Low), so the effect of this portion on blood sugar is limited.
What is the nutritional value of a typical portion of Dutch Minced Meat Sausage (Frikandel)?
A typical 70 g portion of Dutch Minced Meat Sausage (Frikandel) provides about 158 kcal, 9.8 g protein, 4.2 g carbohydrate, 11.2 g fat and 0.3 g fibre.
Reviewed by the WiBo Health medical team · Last reviewed 13 October 2026
Disclaimer: This guidance is for nutritional lifestyle orientation and does not constitute a diagnostic medical device under EU Regulation MDR 2017/745.