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Gluten-free profiterole Calories
Gluten-free pastry dessert with cream filling and chocolate sauce
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Gluten-free profiterole (80 g) has 133 calories. That works out to 166 calories per 100 g. It contains 25.2 g of carbs, 1 g of protein, 2.8 g of fat and 0.1 g of fiber. Its 6.9 µg of Selenium covers 13% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Gluten-free profiterole Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 80 g
133
KCAL / 80G
Carbs
25.2g
· 9% DV
Protein
1g
· 2% DV
Fat
2.8g
· 4% 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 78% · Protein 3% · Fat 19%
Gluten-free profiterole nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (80 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 133 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2.8 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 5.68 g | 28% |
| Trans fat | 0.1 g | |
| Sodium | 116 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 25.2 g | 9% |
| Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Protein | 1 g | 2% |
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 Medium Gluten-free profiterole?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 80 g | 133 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 45 g | 75 kcal |
| ½ cup (small) | 70 g | 116 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 166 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 120 g | 199 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 140 g | 232 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 160 g | 266 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 240 g | 398 kcal |
Calculated from 166 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Gluten-free profiterole
What is a gluten-free profiterole made of?
A gluten-free profiterole is a small baked choux-style pastry made with a gluten-free flour blend, eggs, and usually butter or another fat. It is commonly filled with cream and topped with chocolate sauce, though recipes vary.
Where did the gluten-free profiterole come from?
The gluten-free profiterole is a gluten-free version of the French profiterole, a dessert made from choux pastry. The adaptation replaces wheat flour with gluten-free ingredients while keeping the familiar hollow pastry, creamy filling, and chocolate topping.
Why are gluten-free profiteroles hollow inside?
Gluten-free profiteroles become hollow as moisture in the egg-rich dough turns to steam in the oven and expands the pastry. The shells need enough time to dry and set; otherwise, they can collapse or remain too damp to fill.
Can I use any gluten-free flour to make gluten-free profiteroles?
No, not every gluten-free flour behaves the same in gluten-free profiteroles. A baking blend formulated for pastries is usually more reliable than a single flour, because the blend’s starches and binders affect how well the shells rise and hold their shape.
What fillings work in gluten-free profiteroles besides pastry cream?
Whipped cream, chocolate cream, or a lightly sweetened custard can all fill gluten-free profiteroles. Pipe in a chilled filling only after the shells have cooled completely, so the warmth does not melt the filling or soften the pastry.
How do you stop gluten-free profiteroles from going soggy?
Fill gluten-free profiteroles close to serving time to limit moisture moving from the cream into the shells. Keep the pastry, filling, and chocolate sauce separate until assembly; once filled, the shells gradually soften even when refrigerated.
Can you make gluten-free profiterole shells ahead and freeze them?
Yes, unfilled gluten-free profiterole shells freeze better than assembled desserts. Freeze them once fully cooled, then thaw and briefly re-crisp them in the oven before cooling again and adding the filling and sauce.
Should gluten-free profiteroles be served warm or cold?
Gluten-free profiteroles are usually served chilled or cool, after the cream has set, with chocolate sauce on top. Letting the sauce settle briefly before serving makes them easier to eat, while serving them hot can loosen the filling.
How do gluten-free profiteroles differ from gluten-free cream puffs?
Gluten-free profiteroles and gluten-free cream puffs use similar hollow pastry, but the names often reflect different serving styles. Profiteroles are commonly smaller and finished with chocolate sauce, whereas cream puffs may be larger and simply dusted with sugar.
Can gluten-free profiteroles be made with a lighter filling?
Yes, gluten-free profiteroles can be filled with lightly sweetened whipped cream or a less rich custard instead of a dense cream filling. The shells and chocolate topping still make the dessert sweet, so reducing the filling’s richness changes its texture more than its character.
Gluten-free profiterole Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B2
0.11mg · 8% DV
Biotin
2.48µg · 8% DV
Vitamin A
73.6µg · 8% DV
B12
0.18µg · 8% DV
Minerals
Selenium
6.88µg · 13% DV
Phosphorus
74mg · 11% DV
Copper
0.06mg · 7% DV
Sodium
116mg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
94mg · 3% DV
Gluten-free profiterole Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Gluten-free profiterole
To burn the 133 calories in 1 piece (medium) (80 g):
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What is Gluten-free profiterole?
Gluten-free profiterole is a version of the French profiterole: small choux-style pastry puffs made with gluten-free flour, filled with cream and finished with chocolate sauce. The texture is tender and airy around a soft, creamy centre, with a rich chocolate topping.
It is usually served chilled as a dessert, whether from a patisserie or made at home. In France, profiteroles are often served after a meal; elsewhere, they also make a popular café or celebration treat. This is a carbohydrate-forward sweet, so a smaller portion can suit you if you want something lighter. Pair it with unsweetened tea or coffee to balance its sweetness.
How Nutritious Is Gluten-free profiterole?
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 Gluten-free profiterole 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 Gluten-free profiterole Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Gluten-free profiterole Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Gluten-free profiterole Fat Profile
SATURATED
5.68g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.36g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.28g
Omega 6:3 ratio 38.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (38.7:1).
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