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Chocolate Paris-Brest
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (medium) of Chocolate Paris-Brest (90 g) has 351 calories. That works out to 390 calories per 100 g. It contains 29.7 g of carbs, 5.4 g of protein, 23.4 g of fat and 2.3 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Copper covers 18% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 50 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Chocolate Paris-Brest is a chocolate-filled take on the Paris-Brest, a French pastry named after the cycle race between Paris and Brest. Its ring is made from baked choux pastry, split and filled with chocolate cream; some versions are finished with sliced almonds. The original pastry’s wheel-like shape is part of its appeal.
In France, it is commonly enjoyed from a pâtisserie as an afternoon treat or dessert, often with coffee. Elsewhere, it works just as well as a café pastry or a centrepiece for a special meal. Expect a lightly crisp shell around a soft, rich filling. It is energy-dense, with much of its energy coming from fat and carbohydrates; a 100 g portion provides 390 calories. A smaller slice alongside unsweetened coffee makes a more modest treat.
Selected: 100 g
390
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
33g
· 12% DV
Protein
6g
· 12% DV
Fat
26g
· 33% 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 34% · Protein 6% · Fat 60%
Vitamins
B2
0.16mg · 12% DV
Vitamin E
1.7mg · 11% DV
B5
0.5mg · 10% DV
B12
0.25µg · 10% DV
Minerals
Selenium
7µg · 13% DV
Phosphorus
85mg · 12% DV
Iron
2mg · 11% DV
Zinc
1mg · 9% DV
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 390 calories in 100 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.
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
— Not 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
11g
MONOUNSATURATED
9g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 22:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (22:1).
A Chocolate Paris-Brest is a ring-shaped French choux pastry filled with chocolate cream, chocolate praline cream, or a variation of both. It is often finished with sliced almonds, powdered sugar, or chocolate decorations.
A Chocolate Paris-Brest is ring-shaped to evoke a bicycle wheel. The original Paris-Brest pastry was created in honor of the Paris–Brest cycling race, and chocolate versions keep that distinctive shape while changing or adding to the filling.
A Chocolate Paris-Brest is commonly filled with chocolate pastry cream, chocolate mousseline, or a chocolate-praline cream. Recipes differ, but the classic Paris-Brest filling is praline mousseline, traditionally flavored with hazelnut and almond.
To make a Chocolate Paris-Brest, pipe choux pastry into a ring, bake it until crisp and hollow, then cool and fill it with chocolate cream. Letting the pastry dry thoroughly in the oven helps it hold its shape after filling.
A Chocolate Paris-Brest usually collapses when the choux ring is underbaked or released from the oven before its interior dries. Avoid opening the oven early, and bake until the shell is well browned and firm before cooling it.
Yes, you can bake the choux ring for a Chocolate Paris-Brest ahead of time. Store the cooled, unfilled shell in an airtight container at room temperature, then add the cream and finishing touches shortly before serving to preserve its crispness.
Store a filled Chocolate Paris-Brest in a covered container in the refrigerator because its cream filling is perishable. The pastry softens over time, so it is best enjoyed soon after filling; let it sit briefly before serving for a less-chilled texture.
Yes, the baked, unfilled choux ring for a Chocolate Paris-Brest can be frozen. Thaw it, crisp it briefly in the oven, and cool it before filling. Freezing the assembled pastry can make the cream and shell lose their intended texture.
A Chocolate Paris-Brest differs mainly in its filling: it includes chocolate, while the traditional version is typically filled with hazelnut-almond praline mousseline. Some chocolate recipes retain the praline flavor and add chocolate; others use a mostly chocolate-based cream.
Coffee or unsweetened tea pairs well with a Chocolate Paris-Brest, balancing its rich cream and pastry. Serve it sliced and freshly filled; a light dusting of powdered sugar or a few toasted almonds adds a simple finishing touch.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.