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Giotto Calories
Hazelnut cream, wafer-coated, chocolate snack
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
5 piece (medium) of Giotto (39 g) has 222 calories. That works out to 570 calories per 100 g. It contains 18.6 g of carbs, 3 g of protein, 14.4 g of fat and 1.4 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Copper covers 22% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Giotto Nutrition Facts
Selected: 5 piece (medium) · 39 g
222
KCAL / 39G
Carbs
18.6g
· 7% DV
Protein
3g
· 6% DV
Fat
14.4g
· 18% DV
Fiber
1.4g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 34% · Protein 6% · Fat 60%
Giotto nutrition facts table · 5 piece (medium) (39 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 222 kcal | |
| Total fat | 14.4 g | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 5.27 g | 26% |
| Trans fat | 0.04 g | |
| Sodium | 27 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 18.6 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Protein | 3 g | 6% |
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 5 Pieces of Giotto?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 5 piece (medium) | 39 g | 222 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 7.8 g | 44 kcal |
| 3 piece (medium) | 23 g | 131 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 39 g | 222 kcal |
| 2 pack (double) | 78 g | 445 kcal |
| 10 piece (large) | 78 g | 445 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 570 kcal |
Calculated from 570 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Giotto
What is Giotto?
Giotto is a Ferrero confection made as a small, crisp wafer ball filled with hazelnut cream and coated in finely chopped hazelnuts. Its wafer-and-cream centre gives it a different texture from a solid chocolate praline.
What is Giotto made of?
Giotto’s defining components are hazelnut cream, a crisp wafer shell and chopped hazelnuts on the outside. The full ingredient list can vary by market, so people with allergies should read the package information for their specific product.
Is Giotto the same as Ferrero Rocher?
No. Both are Ferrero sweets, but Giotto is a wafer ball filled with hazelnut cream and covered in chopped hazelnuts. Ferrero Rocher has a whole hazelnut and a chocolate coating, giving it a different structure and bite.
Does Giotto have a chocolate coating?
No, Giotto is not covered in a thick chocolate shell. Its outer layer is finely chopped hazelnuts over a crisp wafer, with hazelnut cream inside; that combination creates its characteristic nutty, crunchy texture.
Where does Giotto come from?
Giotto is a Ferrero confection associated with Italy and sold in various European markets. Exact manufacturing locations can vary by product batch, so the package is the reliable source for where a particular box was made.
Why is Giotto difficult to find in some countries?
Giotto is not distributed in every country as widely as Ferrero’s best-known products, so local availability can be limited or intermittent. Retailers may carry it as an imported item, and stock can change by region and season.
How should you store Giotto after opening?
Keep Giotto in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry place after opening. Heat can soften the hazelnut cream, while moisture can make the wafer lose its crunch; refrigeration is usually unnecessary.
Can you freeze Giotto?
You can freeze Giotto, but it may not keep its original texture after thawing. Moisture can soften the wafer shell, so storing it sealed in a cool, dry cupboard is generally better for preserving its crispness.
What does Giotto taste like?
Giotto tastes strongly of hazelnut, with a creamy centre, a light wafer crunch and a coating of chopped nuts. It is sweet and rich rather than tasting like a plain wafer or a bar of chocolate.
Can you make Giotto at home?
You can make a homemade version by filling small crisp wafer shells with hazelnut cream and rolling them in finely chopped hazelnuts. Matching the commercial version’s delicate, porous shell is the trickiest part.
Giotto Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Vitamin E
1.05mg · 7% DV
B2
0.07mg · 5% DV
B5
0.2mg · 4% DV
B12
0.08µg · 3% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.2mg · 22% DV
Manganese
0.23mg · 10% DV
Phosphorus
55mg · 8% DV
Magnesium
23mg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
98mg · 3% DV
Sodium
27mg · 1% DV
Giotto Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Giotto
To burn the 222 calories in 5 piece (medium) (39 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 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 Giotto?
Giotto is an Italian hazelnut confection made with a crisp, airy wafer shell and a soft hazelnut cream centre, finished with finely chopped hazelnuts. Its small, round shape makes it easy to serve as a sweet bite, while the toasted-nut flavour and contrasting textures give it a richer feel than a plain wafer biscuit.
In Italy, Giotto is commonly enjoyed with coffee or offered alongside other small sweets; elsewhere, it works just as well as an occasional treat with tea or after a meal. It is an energy-dense snack, with much of its richness coming from hazelnuts and cream. For a lighter pause, have one or two with unsweetened coffee or tea rather than pairing it with another dessert.
How Nutritious Is Giotto?
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 Giotto Processed?
NOVA 4
Ultra-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 Giotto Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Giotto 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
Giotto Fat Profile
SATURATED
5.27g
MONOUNSATURATED
7.02g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.56g
Omega 6:3 ratio 62.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (62.5:1).
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