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Fried dough pastry served with chocolate sauce; energy-dense dessert
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Churro with chocolate (180 g) has 738 calories. That works out to 410 calories per 100 g. It contains 89.6 g of carbs, 9.4 g of protein, 37.8 g of fat and 4.1 g of fiber. Its 16.2 µg of Selenium covers 29% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 68 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
738
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
89.6g
· 33% DV
Protein
9.4g
· 19% DV
Fat
37.8g
· 48% DV
Fiber
4.1g
· 15% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 49% · Protein 5% · Fat 46%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 738 kcal | |
| Total fat | 37.8 g | 48% |
| Saturated fat | 10.98 g | 55% |
| Trans fat | 0.22 g | |
| Sodium | 414 mg | 18% |
| Total carbohydrate | 89.6 g | 33% |
| Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% |
| Protein | 9.4 g | 19% |
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 serving (medium) | 180 g | 738 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 22 g | 90 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 44 g | 180 kcal |
| 3 piece (thick) | 66 g | 271 kcal |
| 4 piece (large) | 88 g | 361 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 90 g | 369 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 410 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 120 g | 492 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 1025 kcal |
Calculated from 410 calories per 100 g.
A churro with chocolate is a fried dough pastry served with chocolate sauce, usually for dipping. Churros are commonly ridged and crisp outside, while the chocolate may be a thick dipping sauce or a thinner topping.
In Spain, churros are commonly served warm alongside a cup of thick hot chocolate for dipping. The chocolate is often more like a rich, spoon-coating drink than the thinner sweet sauce served with churros elsewhere.
To make a churro with chocolate, pipe choux-style dough through a star-shaped nozzle into hot oil and fry until golden. Drain the churros, coat them with sugar if desired, and serve warm with chocolate sauce.
A churro with chocolate is associated with both Spanish and Mexican food traditions, as well as cuisines across Latin America. Spanish churros are often dipped in thick hot chocolate, while Mexican versions are commonly rolled in cinnamon sugar.
Chocolate sauce served with a churro is usually intended for dipping, while Spanish hot chocolate is traditionally a thick drink served in a cup. The two can be similar, but the drink is often less concentrated than a dipping sauce.
The ridges on a churro with chocolate come from piping the dough through a star-shaped nozzle. They give the pastry its familiar shape and create more crisp edges, while the grooves also help sugar cling to the surface.
Serve a churro with chocolate soon after frying to preserve its crisp exterior. Let excess oil drain, avoid piling hot churros together, and keep the chocolate sauce separate until serving so it does not soften the pastry.
Yes, you can freeze the churros, preferably without the chocolate sauce, once they have cooled. Freeze them in a sealed container, then reheat them in an oven or air fryer; thaw or warm the sauce separately.
A churro with chocolate tastes best on the day it is made, because refrigeration and time soften the fried dough. Store leftover churros covered and keep dairy-based chocolate sauce refrigerated; discard either if it smells or looks spoiled.
Reheat a churro with chocolate in an oven or air fryer until warmed through and crisp again. Avoid microwaving the churro if texture matters, since it can turn soft; warm the chocolate sauce separately and serve it for dipping.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
2.88mg · 19% DV
Biotin
5.4µg · 18% DV
B1
0.2mg · 17% DV
B3
2.52mg · 16% DV
Minerals
Selenium
16µg · 29% DV
Copper
0.22mg · 24% DV
Phosphorus
140mg · 20% DV
Iron
3.24mg · 18% DV
Sodium
414mg · 18% DV
Potassium ⭐
306mg · 9% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 738 calories in 1 serving (medium) (180 g):
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Churro with chocolate pairs crisp, ridged sticks of fried dough with chocolate sauce for dipping. Churros are especially associated with Spain, where they’re often enjoyed with thick hot chocolate, and are also popular in parts of Latin America. Their crisp exterior and soft centre make them easy to share.
In Spain, they’re a familiar breakfast or snack, while elsewhere they’re often served as a café treat or dessert alongside coffee. The fried dough and chocolate make this an energy-dense sweet; it provides about 410 calories per 100 g. For a lighter serving, share a portion or dip each piece sparingly.
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Low
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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
10.98g
MONOUNSATURATED
15.12g
POLYUNSATURATED
8.1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 151.2:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (151.2:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.