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Sweet steamed dumpling, plum jam filling, vanilla sauce, Austrian cuisine
In season: Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Germknödel with vanilla sauce (180 g) has 378 calories. That works out to 210 calories per 100 g. It contains 68.4 g of carbs, 8.3 g of protein, 7.6 g of fat and 2.2 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of B1 covers 17% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 180 g
378
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
68.4g
· 25% DV
Protein
8.3g
· 17% DV
Fat
7.6g
· 10% DV
Fiber
2.2g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 73% · Protein 9% · Fat 18%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 378 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7.6 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 3.24 g | 16% |
| Trans fat | 0.04 g | |
| Sodium | 306 mg | 13% |
| Total carbohydrate | 68.4 g | 25% |
| Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% |
| Protein | 8.3 g | 17% |
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) | 180 g | 378 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 90 g | 189 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 210 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 120 g | 252 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 315 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 200 g | 420 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 250 g | 525 kcal |
Calculated from 210 calories per 100 g.
Germknödel with vanilla sauce is an Austrian sweet yeast dumpling, usually filled with thick plum jam and served warm. Vanilla sauce is poured over it, and traditional toppings often include ground poppy seeds and powdered sugar.
Germknödel with vanilla sauce is usually filled with Powidl, a dense, slowly cooked plum spread. Its outer layer is soft yeast dough; the vanilla sauce and customary poppy-seed topping are served on or alongside the dumpling.
Germknödel with vanilla sauce is made by filling risen yeast dough with plum spread, sealing it, and steaming it until fluffy. It is served warm with vanilla sauce, commonly finished with ground poppy seeds and powdered sugar.
Germknödel with vanilla sauce is associated with Austrian cuisine and the wider Alpine region. It is a popular warm dessert in mountain restaurants and ski resorts, where its soft, filling dumpling and sweet sauce make a hearty treat.
Serve Germknödel with vanilla sauce warm, with the sauce poured over the dumpling or offered on the side. Ground poppy seeds and powdered sugar are traditional toppings. The dumpling is best soon after cooking, while its dough is still soft.
Powidl is a thick plum spread traditionally used to fill Germknödel with vanilla sauce. It is more concentrated and less runny than many jams, so it stays inside the dumpling more readily as the dough steams.
Germknödel with vanilla sauce is traditionally steamed, not fried. Steaming cooks the yeast dough gently and gives it its characteristic soft, airy texture. Recipes may vary, but frying is not the classic preparation.
Germknödel with vanilla sauce is generally filled with plum spread and steamed. Dampfnudel is often unfilled and cooked in a covered pan, where its underside can develop a browned crust. Both are yeast-dough specialties from German-speaking regions.
Yes, you can make Germknödel with vanilla sauce at home by filling risen yeast dough with plum spread and steaming it. A steamer basket works well; keep the dumplings above the water so they steam rather than boil.
Refrigerate leftover Germknödel with vanilla sauce in a covered container once cool, and store the sauce separately if possible. Reheat the dumpling by steaming to help restore its soft texture; microwave heating can make the dough firmer.
Vitamins
B1
0.2mg · 17% DV
B2
0.16mg · 12% DV
Biotin
3.6µg · 12% DV
B5
0.45mg · 9% DV
Minerals
Sodium
306mg · 13% DV
Selenium
7.2µg · 13% DV
Phosphorus
81mg · 12% DV
Copper
0.09mg · 10% DV
Potassium ⭐
126mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 378 calories in 1 piece (medium) (180 g):
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Germknödel with vanilla sauce is an Austrian yeast dumpling, filled with plum jam and gently steamed until pillowy. It is served warm with vanilla sauce, often finished with ground poppy seeds and a dusting of icing sugar. The soft, mildly yeasty dough contrasts with the sweet-tart fruit centre and the smooth, fragrant sauce.
In Austria it is a familiar treat at mountain huts and ski resorts, especially in colder weather, and it can be substantial enough for a dessert or sweet main course. Elsewhere, enjoy it warm as a winter pudding with coffee or tea. It is mainly a carbohydrate-rich sweet; a medium piece is filling, so you might share one or serve it with fresh fruit rather than adding extra sauce.
Low
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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
3.24g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.16g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.8g
Omega 6:3 ratio 25.2:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (25.2:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.