Mekitsa is a Bulgarian fried dough with egg — 14 g fat per 100 g. Portion errors reach 50–200% — fried foods (Almiron-Roig et al., Appetite 2013). Per 100 g: 298 kcal, 7.5 g protein, 35.2 g carbs. Weigh each piece — sizes vary widely.
How should I track Mekitsa with egg (fried)?
Eggs are simple to track, but size matters more than you think. A "large" egg can range from 45 to 70 g without the shell, which means calorie content varies by up to 50%. Research shows portion estimation errors reach 50–200% for protein-dense foods (Almiron-Roig et al., Appetite 2013). For accurate tracking of Mekitsa with egg, crack and weigh on a kitchen scale — it takes two seconds. Cooking method matters too: a boiled egg is roughly 70 calories, while fried in 5 g oil it jumps to about 110. Log cooking fat separately.