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Savory pastry tartlet with fennel filling
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Fennel tartlet (85 g) has 244 calories. That works out to 287 calories per 100 g. It contains 24.1 g of carbs, 5.2 g of protein, 14.2 g of fat and 2.5 g of fiber. Its 9.4 µg of Selenium covers 17% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 52 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 85 g
244
KCAL / 85G
Carbs
24.1g
· 9% DV
Protein
5.2g
· 10% DV
Fat
14.2g
· 18% 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 39% · Protein 8% · Fat 53%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 244 kcal | |
| Total fat | 14.2 g | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 5.19 g | 26% |
| Trans fat | 0.1 g | |
| Sodium | 264 mg | 11% |
| Total carbohydrate | 24.1 g | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% |
| Protein | 5.2 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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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 85 g | 244 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 40 g | 115 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 55 g | 158 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 65 g | 187 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 287 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 120 g | 344 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 431 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 170 g | 488 kcal |
Calculated from 287 calories per 100 g.
A fennel tartlet usually uses the bulb, thinly sliced and softened before it goes into the filling. The feathery fronds can be chopped over the top as a fresh garnish; fennel seeds are an optional seasoning, not a substitute for the bulb.
A fennel tartlet tastes savory, with a mild anise-like sweetness from cooked fennel balanced by buttery pastry. Cheese, herbs, or onion may add saltiness and depth, so the exact flavor varies with the recipe.
Goat cheese, Gruyère, and feta all pair well with fennel tartlet filling. Goat cheese adds tang, Gruyère melts smoothly, and feta brings a salty bite; use one that suits the rest of the filling rather than combining several strongly flavored cheeses.
To keep a fennel tartlet crust crisp, blind-bake the pastry before filling it and cook the fennel until its excess moisture has evaporated. Let the filling cool slightly before assembling, especially if it is juicy.
Yes, you can prepare a fennel tartlet ahead. Cook the fennel filling and blind-bake the pastry separately, then assemble and bake closer to serving; this helps the crust stay crisp instead of absorbing moisture.
Yes, a fennel tartlet can be the centerpiece of a light meal when served with a substantial salad or soup. For a more filling main, add a protein-rich side such as lentils or beans rather than making the pastry portion larger.
Yes, you can bake the fennel filling in a greased dish without pastry, more like a crustless savory custard. It will not have the crisp texture of a tartlet, so allow it to set before slicing and serving.
A cooked fennel tartlet keeps for about three days in the refrigerator when covered or stored in an airtight container. Refrigerate leftovers promptly, and reheat only the portion you plan to eat.
Yes, a fennel tartlet can be frozen once fully cooled and wrapped airtight. Thaw it in the refrigerator, then warm it in the oven to bring back some crispness; pastry may soften slightly after freezing.
A fennel tartlet can fit into a balanced meal, but its pastry and creamy or cheesy filling make it richer than a plain vegetable dish. Pairing a modest serving with salad adds freshness and vegetables to the meal.
Vitamins
Biotin
3.4µg · 11% DV
B1
0.09mg · 8% DV
B3
1.19mg · 7% DV
Folate
28.9µg · 7% DV
Minerals
Selenium
9.35µg · 17% DV
Sodium
264mg · 11% DV
Phosphorus
73mg · 10% DV
Manganese
0.19mg · 8% DV
Potassium ⭐
145mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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A fennel tartlet is a small savoury pastry with a crisp or flaky shell and a soft fennel filling. It is one of many variations on the tartlet found in European-style baking, rather than a dish with a single, well-defined place of origin.
Cooked fennel has a gentle sweetness and a lightly anise-like aroma, which works well with the buttery pastry. Serve a fennel tartlet warm or at room temperature for brunch or a light lunch, with a leafy salad; it also makes a neat savoury bite alongside tea. The pastry makes it relatively energy-dense, at 287 calories per 100 g, with carbohydrates and fat contributing more than protein. Add fresh greens for a lighter-feeling meal.
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.
Medium
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.
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
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
5.19g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.1g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.3g
Omega 6:3 ratio 29.1:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (29.1:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.