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Diplomat cream Calories
Rich, creamy pastry filling
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
100 g of Diplomat cream has 218 calories. It contains 20.8 g of carbs, 3.6 g of protein, 13.5 g of fat and 0.1 g of fiber. Its 0.4 µg of B12 covers 15% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Diplomat cream Nutrition Facts
Selected: 100 g
218
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
20.8g
· 8% DV
Protein
3.6g
· 7% DV
Fat
13.5g
· 17% DV
Fiber
0.1g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 38% · Protein 7% · Fat 55%
Diplomat cream nutrition facts table · 100 g
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 218 kcal | |
| Total fat | 13.5 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 8.3 g | 42% |
| Trans fat | 0.35 g | |
| Sodium | 70 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 20.8 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Protein | 3.6 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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How Many Calories in 1 Serving of Diplomat cream?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 218 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 15 g | 33 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (double) | 30 g | 65 kcal |
| 1 cup (quarter) | 60 g | 131 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 75 g | 164 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 218 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 327 kcal |
| 1 cup (whole) | 240 g | 523 kcal |
Calculated from 218 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Diplomat cream
What is Diplomat cream?
Diplomat cream is chilled pastry cream lightened with whipped cream. It keeps the smooth, custard-like base of pastry cream but has a softer, airier texture that works well as a dessert filling.
How do you make Diplomat cream?
Make pastry cream by cooking milk with egg, sugar and a thickener, then cool it completely. Whip cream separately and gently fold it into the cold pastry cream so the mixture stays light.
What is Diplomat cream used for?
Diplomat cream is used to fill tarts, cakes, éclairs, cream puffs and layered pastries. Its light texture pairs well with fruit, but it should be kept chilled once used in a dessert.
What is the difference between Diplomat cream and pastry cream?
Diplomat cream contains whipped cream folded into pastry cream, so it is lighter and airier. Pastry cream on its own is denser and more custard-like, making it easier to use when a firm filling is needed.
Does Diplomat cream need gelatin?
No, gelatin is not essential in Diplomat cream. It is sometimes added when the filling needs extra stability, such as in a layered cake; mix it into the warm pastry cream before cooling and folding in whipped cream.
How long does Diplomat cream last in the fridge?
Store Diplomat cream covered in the refrigerator and use it within 1–2 days. Because it contains dairy and whipped cream, do not leave it at room temperature for extended periods, especially after filling pastries.
Can you freeze Diplomat cream?
Freezing Diplomat cream is not recommended. Thawing can make the whipped cream separate and leave the filling watery or grainy; prepare it fresh and refrigerate it instead.
Why is my Diplomat cream runny?
Diplomat cream can turn runny if the pastry cream is still warm when whipped cream is folded in, or if the whipped cream is overmixed. Chill the pastry cream fully and fold gently with a spatula.
Can you make Diplomat cream ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare Diplomat cream ahead, but its texture is best when used within a day or two. Keep it covered and refrigerated, and give it a gentle stir before piping if it has loosened slightly.
How do you make Diplomat cream firm enough for a cake?
For a cake that needs to hold its layers, use a Diplomat cream recipe that includes gelatin and chill the assembled cake thoroughly. Plain Diplomat cream is softer than buttercream and may shift in a tall or warm cake.
Diplomat cream Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B12
0.36µg · 15% DV
B2
0.18mg · 14% DV
Vitamin A
92µg · 10% DV
Biotin
2.8µg · 9% DV
Minerals
Iodine
22µg · 15% DV
Phosphorus
90mg · 13% DV
Selenium
6µg · 11% DV
Calcium
105mg · 11% DV
Potassium ⭐
145mg · 4% DV
Sodium
70mg · 3% DV
Diplomat cream Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Diplomat cream
To burn the 218 calories in 100 g:
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Diplomat cream?
Diplomat cream is a French pastry filling made by folding whipped cream into pastry cream, which is typically cooked with milk, egg, sugar and starch. The added cream gives it a lighter, airier texture than pastry cream on its own, while keeping it rich and smooth.
In French-style baking, it is used in éclairs, fruit tarts, layer cakes and other filled pastries. It pairs especially well with fresh berries and stone fruit, and is also lovely spooned into choux pastry. Diplomat cream is rich in fat and carbohydrates and provides very little fibre, so a modest amount can bring plenty of creaminess to a dessert. For a fresher, less heavy serving, combine it with fruit.
How Nutritious Is Diplomat cream?
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 Diplomat cream 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 Diplomat cream Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Diplomat cream 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
Diplomat cream Fat Profile
SATURATED
8.3g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.75g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.55g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (4.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.