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Chimney cake Calories
Sweet yeasted pastry, sugar-coated
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Chimney cake (120 g) has 407 calories. That works out to 339 calories per 100 g. It contains 70.7 g of carbs, 8.2 g of protein, 10.4 g of fat and 2.5 g of fiber. Its 21.6 µg of Selenium covers 39% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 68 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Chimney cake Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 120 g
407
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
70.7g
· 26% DV
Protein
8.2g
· 16% DV
Fat
10.4g
· 13% DV
Fiber
2.5g
· 9% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 69% · Protein 8% · Fat 23%
Chimney cake nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (120 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 407 kcal | |
| Total fat | 10.4 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 3.72 g | 19% |
| Trans fat | 0.1 g | |
| Sodium | 312 mg | 14% |
| Total carbohydrate | 70.7 g | 26% |
| Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% |
| Protein | 8.2 g | 16% |
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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How Many Calories in 1 Medium Chimney cake?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 120 g | 407 kcal |
| 1 ounce (mini) | 28 g | 95 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 70 g | 237 kcal |
| 1 serving (half) | 90 g | 305 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 339 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 180 g | 610 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 220 g | 746 kcal |
| 1 serving (double) | 240 g | 814 kcal |
Calculated from 339 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Chimney cake
What is chimney cake?
Chimney cake is a sweet yeasted pastry made by wrapping dough around a cylinder and baking it until the outside is browned and sugar-coated. Its hollow centre comes from the mould; the traditional pastry is not usually filled.
Where does chimney cake come from?
Chimney cake is traditionally associated with Hungarian communities in Transylvania, a region now in Romania. It is also strongly linked with Hungary today, so accounts of its origins often mention both the region and its Hungarian culinary traditions.
How is chimney cake made?
Chimney cake is made by wrapping strips of yeasted dough around a cylindrical spit, coating the dough with sugar, and baking it while it turns. Traditional versions are cooked over an open fire or embers; home recipes often adapt the method for an oven.
Why is chimney cake hollow in the middle?
Chimney cake is hollow because the dough bakes around a cylindrical mould or spit. The central opening is the shape left by that mould, not a sign that the cake has been scooped out or is normally meant to hold a filling.
What is chimney cake coated with?
Chimney cake is traditionally coated with sugar, which caramelizes as the pastry bakes. Common additions include cinnamon, walnuts, or coconut, while some modern versions are topped with chocolate or served with ice cream.
Is chimney cake filled?
Traditional chimney cake is usually not filled; its centre is hollow because it is baked around a cylinder. Some vendors add ice cream or other fillings to modern versions, but those are variations rather than a requirement of the classic pastry.
How do you eat chimney cake?
Chimney cake is usually eaten by hand, tearing off pieces from the freshly baked pastry. It is best soon after baking, when the outside is still crisp and the inside soft; toppings such as cinnamon or walnuts are eaten with the pastry.
What is the difference between chimney cake and trdelník?
Chimney cake and trdelník are both pastries baked around a cylinder, but they come from distinct culinary traditions and are not simply interchangeable names. Chimney cake is associated with Transylvanian Hungarian traditions, while trdelník is linked especially with Czech and Slovak food culture.
Can you make chimney cake in the oven?
Yes, chimney cake can be made in a home oven using a suitable cylindrical mould or heat-safe setup instead of a traditional rotating spit. Wrapping the dough evenly helps it bake consistently, and the sugar coating browns as the pastry cooks.
How should you store leftover chimney cake?
Store leftover chimney cake in an airtight container at room temperature once it has cooled. It is best fresh, since the crisp sugar-coated surface softens over time; briefly warming a piece before serving can improve its texture.
Chimney cake Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B1
0.38mg · 32% DV
B3
3.48mg · 22% DV
B2
0.25mg · 19% DV
Folate
69.6µg · 17% DV
Minerals
Selenium
22µg · 40% DV
Manganese
0.37mg · 16% DV
Iron
2.88mg · 16% DV
Phosphorus
98mg · 14% DV
Sodium
312mg · 14% DV
Potassium ⭐
142mg · 4% DV
Chimney cake Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Chimney cake
To burn the 407 calories in 1 piece (medium) (120 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Chimney cake?
Chimney cake, also known by its Hungarian name kürtőskalács, is a sweet yeasted dough wrapped around a cylinder and baked while turning. It is associated with Hungarian communities in Transylvania and is now a familiar street treat in Hungary and parts of Romania. Sugar on the outside caramelises in the heat, and cinnamon, nuts or coconut are common coatings.
The crust is lightly crisp while the middle stays soft and pull-apart. It is often sold warm at markets and festivals, and makes an easy snack with coffee or tea. This is a sweet, carbohydrate-rich pastry rather than a filling source of protein; for a lighter treat, choose a plain coating and share a medium piece.
How Nutritious Is Chimney cake?
Nutrient density
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.
Satiety score
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.
Is Chimney cake Processed?
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.
Does Chimney cake Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Chimney cake Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Chimney cake Fat Profile
SATURATED
3.72g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.12g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.44g
Omega 6:3 ratio 26.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (26.8:1).
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