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Hungarian Chimney Cake Calories
Traditional Hungarian sweet yeast pastry coated with sugar and baked until caramelized outside and soft inside.
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Hungarian Chimney Cake (150 g) has 525 calories. That works out to 350 calories per 100 g. It contains 93 g of carbs, 10.5 g of protein, 13.5 g of fat and 3 g of fiber. Its 22.5 µg of Selenium covers 41% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 70 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Hungarian Chimney Cake Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 150 g
525
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
93g
· 34% DV
Protein
10.5g
· 21% DV
Fat
13.5g
· 17% DV
Fiber
3g
· 11% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 69% · Protein 8% · Fat 23%
Hungarian Chimney Cake nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (150 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 525 kcal | |
| Total fat | 13.5 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 6.3 g | 32% |
| Trans fat | 0.15 g | |
| Sodium | 360 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrate | 93 g | 34% |
| Fiber | 3 g | 11% |
| Protein | 10.5 g | 21% |
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 Hungarian Chimney Cake?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 150 g | 525 kcal |
| 1 ounce (small) | 28 g | 98 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 80 g | 280 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 350 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 100 g | 350 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 120 g | 420 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 525 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 200 g | 700 kcal |
| 1 piece (extra large) | 250 g | 875 kcal |
Calculated from 350 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hungarian Chimney Cake
What is Hungarian chimney cake made of?
Hungarian chimney cake is made from yeast-raised dough, traditionally wrapped around a cylinder and baked until the outside is caramelized. The soft, airy pastry is often finished with sugar and an optional coating such as cinnamon, walnuts, or coconut.
Why is Hungarian chimney cake called chimney cake?
Hungarian chimney cake gets its name from its hollow, tube-like shape, which resembles a chimney. The dough is wrapped around a cylindrical spit or mold, so the pastry keeps a hole down the middle after baking.
Is Hungarian chimney cake Hungarian or Romanian?
Hungarian chimney cake is strongly associated with the Székely Hungarian community of Transylvania, a region that is now part of Romania. It is also widely sold in Hungary, so both its Transylvanian roots and Hungarian identity are often mentioned.
Is Hungarian chimney cake filled?
Traditional Hungarian chimney cake is usually not filled; it is a hollow pastry with a soft interior and a caramelized outside. Some modern stalls add ice cream, cream, or chocolate, but these are newer variations rather than the classic version.
What toppings are used on Hungarian chimney cake?
Hungarian chimney cake is commonly coated in sugar, which caramelizes as the pastry bakes. Cinnamon, ground walnuts, and coconut are popular additions, while some vendors offer newer toppings such as chocolate or crushed nuts.
How is Hungarian chimney cake different from trdelník?
Hungarian chimney cake and trdelník are both pastries baked around a cylinder, but they come from distinct Central European traditions. Hungarian chimney cake is linked with Székely Hungarian baking, while trdelník has its own regional variations and history.
Can you make Hungarian chimney cake in a home oven?
Yes, you can make Hungarian chimney cake in a home oven if you have a heat-safe cylindrical mold. Wrap the dough around it and turn it during baking so the surface browns evenly and the sugar coating caramelizes.
How should you eat Hungarian chimney cake?
Hungarian chimney cake is best eaten warm, when the outside is crisp and caramelized while the inside is still soft. Tear off strips to eat it, or enjoy it as a whole pastry; filled versions may need a fork or spoon.
How do you store leftover Hungarian chimney cake?
Store leftover Hungarian chimney cake in an airtight container at room temperature, but expect its crisp coating to soften over time. Reheat it briefly in the oven to improve the texture; refrigeration can make the pastry dry out faster.
Can people with diabetes eat Hungarian chimney cake?
People with diabetes can include Hungarian chimney cake only in a way that fits their individual blood-sugar plan. Its sweet coating and refined pastry can raise blood glucose, so ask your healthcare professional how a portion fits your care plan.
Hungarian Chimney Cake Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B1
0.27mg · 23% DV
Folate
82.5µg · 21% DV
B3
3.15mg · 20% DV
B2
0.24mg · 18% DV
Minerals
Selenium
23µg · 42% DV
Copper
0.18mg · 20% DV
Phosphorus
123mg · 18% DV
Iron
3.15mg · 18% DV
Sodium
360mg · 16% DV
Potassium ⭐
158mg · 5% DV
Hungarian Chimney Cake Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Hungarian Chimney Cake
To burn the 525 calories in 1 piece (medium) (150 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Hungarian Chimney Cake?
Hungarian Chimney Cake is a traditional Hungarian yeast pastry, made by wrapping dough around a cylinder and baking it as it turns. Sugar caramelises on the outside, while the centre stays soft and airy. It may be finished with cinnamon, nuts or other sweet coatings, and is often served warm.
In Hungary it is a familiar sight at markets, fairs and street-food stalls; elsewhere, bakeries and festivals have helped make it popular too. Enjoy it on its own or with coffee or tea. It is a filling, carbohydrate-rich treat—about 62 g of carbohydrates per 100 g. For a lighter snack, share one or choose a smaller portion and go easy on extra coatings.
How Nutritious Is Hungarian Chimney Cake?
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 Hungarian Chimney Cake 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 Hungarian Chimney Cake Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Hungarian Chimney Cake 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
Hungarian Chimney Cake Fat Profile
SATURATED
6.3g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.6g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.45g
Omega 6:3 ratio 26.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (26.3:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.