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Choux craquelin Calories
Crisp cookie-topped choux pastry
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Choux craquelin (70 g) has 282 calories. That works out to 403 calories per 100 g. It contains 27.8 g of carbs, 4.8 g of protein, 16.9 g of fat and 0.8 g of fiber. Its 8.4 µg of Selenium covers 15% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 62 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Choux craquelin Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 70 g
282
KCAL / 70G
Carbs
27.8g
· 10% DV
Protein
4.8g
· 10% DV
Fat
16.9g
· 22% DV
Fiber
0.8g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 39% · Protein 7% · Fat 54%
Choux craquelin nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (70 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 282 kcal | |
| Total fat | 16.9 g | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 9.94 g | 50% |
| Trans fat | 0.35 g | |
| Sodium | 147 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrate | 27.8 g | 10% |
| Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% |
| Protein | 4.8 g | 10% |
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 Choux craquelin?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 70 g | 282 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 35 g | 141 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 35 g | 141 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 50 g | 202 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 95 g | 383 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 403 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 120 g | 484 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 140 g | 564 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 210 g | 846 kcal |
Calculated from 403 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Choux craquelin
What is choux craquelin?
Choux craquelin is a cream-filled choux pastry topped with a thin layer of sweet cookie dough. As it bakes, the topping cracks into a crisp, patterned crust while the pastry puffs up underneath.
What is the difference between choux craquelin and profiteroles?
Choux craquelin has a crisp, crackled cookie-dough cap baked onto each pastry; profiteroles usually have a plain choux shell. Both can be round and filled with cream, but the topping gives choux craquelin its signature texture.
How do you make choux craquelin?
Make choux pastry with butter, flour, liquid, and eggs, then place a thin chilled disc of butter-and-sugar dough on each portion before baking. The pastry puffs as steam forms inside, while the topping cracks and crisps.
Why does choux craquelin have a cracked top?
The sweet topping spreads and cracks as the choux pastry expands in the oven, creating its characteristic crisp, patterned surface. Keeping the craquelin layer thin helps it crack evenly without weighing down the pastry.
What filling is used in choux craquelin?
Vanilla pastry cream is a common filling for choux craquelin, though chocolate, coffee, and whipped-cream fillings also work. Fill the shells only after they have cooled so the filling does not melt and soften the crisp topping.
Why did my choux craquelin collapse?
Choux craquelin can collapse if the shells are underbaked, the dough is too wet, or the oven door is opened before the structure sets. Bake until the shells are well browned and let excess moisture escape before filling.
Can you freeze choux craquelin?
Yes, you can freeze unfilled choux craquelin shells once they have cooled, or freeze the shaped raw pastries with their topping. Filled pastries are less suitable for freezing because cream can separate and the shells lose their crispness.
How do you store choux craquelin and keep it crisp?
Store unfilled choux craquelin shells in an airtight container at room temperature, away from humidity. Refrigerate cream-filled pastries for food safety, but expect the shells to soften; filling them close to serving time gives the best texture.
Can you make choux craquelin ahead of time?
Yes, prepare the craquelin topping and shape the pastry shells ahead; the shaped, unbaked pieces can be frozen for later baking. Bake the shells before serving and add the filling shortly beforehand to keep the topping crisp.
Is choux craquelin the same as a cream puff?
No, choux craquelin is a type of cream puff with an added cookie-dough topping that bakes into a crunchy, crackled layer. A standard cream puff has a plain choux shell, although both are often filled with pastry cream.
Choux craquelin Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Vitamin A
127.4µg · 14% DV
Biotin
4.2µg · 14% DV
B2
0.17mg · 13% DV
B12
0.22µg · 9% DV
Minerals
Selenium
8.4µg · 15% DV
Phosphorus
62mg · 9% DV
Sodium
147mg · 6% DV
Manganese
0.11mg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
64mg · 2% DV
Choux craquelin Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Choux craquelin
To burn the 282 calories in 1 piece (medium) (70 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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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 Choux craquelin?
Choux craquelin is a French pastry made from choux dough topped with a thin layer of sweet, buttery dough. As it bakes, the topping cracks into a crisp shell, while the pastry beneath stays light and airy. It is often filled with pastry cream, though other fillings—or no filling—are also common.
The contrast between its crunchy top and soft centre makes choux craquelin a popular patisserie treat, served with coffee or tea in France and elsewhere. It is relatively energy-dense, with 403 calories per 100 g, and gets much of its energy from fat and carbohydrate. Enjoy one as a small dessert, perhaps with unsweetened coffee or tea to balance its sweetness.
How Nutritious Is Choux craquelin?
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 Choux craquelin 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 Choux craquelin Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Choux craquelin Good For?
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
Choux craquelin Fat Profile
SATURATED
9.94g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.48g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.12g
Omega 6:3 ratio 25.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (25.3:1).
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