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Sweet enriched French-style brioche bread
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 slice (medium) of Brioche soleil (45 g) has 162 calories. That works out to 360 calories per 100 g. It contains 21.2 g of carbs, 3.7 g of protein, 7 g of fat and 0.9 g of fiber. Its 8.1 µg of Selenium covers 15% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 slice (medium) · 45 g
162
KCAL / 45G
Carbs
21.2g
· 8% DV
Protein
3.7g
· 7% DV
Fat
7g
· 9% DV
Fiber
0.9g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 52% · Protein 9% · Fat 39%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 162 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 3.65 g | 18% |
| Trans fat | 0.14 g | |
| Sodium | 144 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrate | 21.2 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% |
| Protein | 3.7 g | 7% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 slice (medium) | 45 g | 162 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 30 g | 108 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 60 g | 216 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 80 g | 288 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 90 g | 324 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 360 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 120 g | 432 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 540 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 180 g | 648 kcal |
Calculated from 360 calories per 100 g.
Brioche soleil is a French-style enriched bread shaped like a sun, with a soft, buttery dough and pull-apart sections. Recipes may include a sweet filling, but the name describes the shape rather than requiring a particular filling.
Make Brioche soleil by preparing and proofing an enriched yeast dough, then rolling it into layers, adding filling if desired, and cutting and twisting the outer sections into rays. Bake until risen and golden, then let it cool before serving.
Chocolate spread is a common filling for Brioche soleil, while jam or cinnamon sugar can also be used. Some versions are unfilled, so check the recipe or cut into the bread rather than assuming every sun-shaped brioche has the same center.
Brioche soleil is usually sweet, since its enriched dough often contains sugar and it is commonly filled with chocolate spread or jam. Savoury versions are possible, but they use a different filling and may be served more like a sharing bread.
Serve Brioche soleil at room temperature, placing it in the middle of the table so people can pull off the individual rays. It works as a breakfast or brunch centrepiece, or as a sweet snack with coffee or tea.
Brioche soleil is best eaten fresh, but it generally keeps for a few days at room temperature in an airtight container. Let it cool completely before storing, since trapping steam can make the crust damp and the bread spoil faster.
Yes, Brioche soleil can be frozen once completely cool. Wrap it tightly or freeze portions in an airtight bag, then thaw at room temperature; warming it briefly in the oven helps restore a soft texture.
Brioche soleil is shaped with a central circle and twisted sections that resemble sun rays. The design gives the loaf its name and makes it easy to share by pulling off a piece at a time.
Yes, you can shape Brioche soleil ahead and refrigerate the covered dough before baking, provided the recipe allows for a slow, cold rise. Bring it out as directed by the recipe so it can finish proofing before it goes into the oven.
Warm Brioche soleil briefly in a low oven to refresh it without drying the enriched dough. Avoid prolonged heating, which can make it tough; if reheating a single piece in a microwave, use short bursts and eat it right away.
Vitamins
B1
0.16mg · 13% DV
Biotin
3.6µg · 12% DV
B2
0.13mg · 10% DV
Folate
38.25µg · 10% DV
Minerals
Selenium
8.1µg · 15% DV
Manganese
0.16mg · 7% DV
Iron
1.17mg · 7% DV
Sodium
144mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
63mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Brioche soleil is a sweet French-style brioche enriched with ingredients such as butter, eggs and milk. Its name refers to its sun-like shape; depending on the recipe, it may be sliced or made for pulling apart and sharing.
Soft, tender and lightly sweet, it is often enjoyed at breakfast or as a snack, plain or with jam, and goes well with coffee or tea. It is relatively rich in carbohydrate and fat, with less fibre; 100 g provides 360 kcal. For a less sweet-feeling pairing, try a modest slice with fresh fruit or plain yoghurt.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
3.65g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.16g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.81g
Omega 6:3 ratio 18:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (18:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.