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Popular Russian praline-type sweet, rich cocoa and biscuit flavor
In season: Winter · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Kartoshka praline-type sweet (35 g) has 144 calories. That works out to 410 calories per 100 g. It contains 18.9 g of carbs, 1.5 g of protein, 6.7 g of fat and 0.9 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 7% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 35 g
144
KCAL / 35G
Carbs
18.9g
· 7% DV
Protein
1.5g
· 3% DV
Fat
6.7g
· 9% DV
Fiber
0.9g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 53% · Protein 4% · Fat 43%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 144 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6.7 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 2.52 g | 13% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 23 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 18.9 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% |
| Protein | 1.5 g | 3% |
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) | 35 g | 144 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 20 g | 82 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 50 g | 205 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 70 g | 287 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 410 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 100 g | 410 kcal |
| 1 pack (jumbo) | 150 g | 615 kcal |
Calculated from 410 calories per 100 g.
A Kartoshka praline-type sweet is a Russian-style cocoa confection made from crushed biscuits or cake crumbs mixed with a rich binder. It is shaped like a small potato, then often coated in cocoa; it does not contain potato.
Kartoshka means “potato” in Russian, and the sweet is named for its traditional potato-like shape. Cocoa on the outside gives it a dark, earthy look, while small indentations can imitate the marks on a real potato.
A Kartoshka praline-type sweet usually combines biscuit or cake crumbs with cocoa and a binder such as butter, cream, or condensed milk. Recipes vary, but the mixture needs enough moisture to hold together when shaped.
To make a Kartoshka praline-type sweet, combine finely crushed biscuits or cake with cocoa and the recipe’s binder. Shape the mixture into small potato-like ovals, roll them in cocoa, and chill until firm.
Yes, leftover plain cake is a classic base for a Kartoshka praline-type sweet. Crumble it finely before mixing so the binder coats it evenly; heavily frosted or strongly flavored cake can make the finished sweet too rich or muddy its cocoa taste.
A Kartoshka praline-type sweet mixture usually crumbles when it is too dry or has not been mixed evenly. Add the binder gradually, knead until the crumbs hold when squeezed, and chill the mixture briefly before shaping if it feels soft.
Not necessarily: the name Kartoshka praline-type sweet does not guarantee that it contains nut praline. Many versions are based on cocoa and cake or biscuit crumbs, so check the specific recipe if you need to know whether nuts are included.
Store a Kartoshka praline-type sweet in a covered container in the refrigerator, especially when its recipe contains dairy. Let it sit briefly before serving if you prefer a softer texture, since chilling firms the butter-based mixture.
Yes, a Kartoshka praline-type sweet can be frozen in an airtight container. Thaw it in the refrigerator to limit condensation on the cocoa coating; the texture may be a little softer after thawing.
A Kartoshka praline-type sweet is typically built around crushed cake or biscuits, while a chocolate truffle is usually made from a chocolate-and-cream ganache. Both may be rolled in cocoa, but their centers have different textures and ingredients.
Vitamins
B2
0.04mg · 3% DV
B1
0.03mg · 3% DV
Biotin
0.74µg · 2% DV
Vitamin E
0.32mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.06mg · 7% DV
Manganese
0.11mg · 5% DV
Phosphorus
22mg · 3% DV
Magnesium
11mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
42mg · 1% DV
Sodium
23mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Kartoshka praline-type sweet is a Russian confection whose name means “potato,” though it contains no potato. It is usually made by combining crumbled biscuits or cake with cocoa and butter, then shaping the mixture into small pieces that resemble potatoes. Recipes vary: some include condensed milk or nuts, and the outside is often dusted or rolled in cocoa. It is a familiar home-style treat in Russia and other parts of the former Soviet Union.
Soft and slightly dense, it has a rich biscuit-and-cocoa flavour and is commonly served with tea or coffee. For English-speaking readers, it works well as a small dessert or an accompaniment to an afternoon drink. It is relatively energy-dense and provides little protein, so a modest piece is a practical serving; pair it with unsweetened tea or coffee if you want to balance its sweetness.
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
2.52g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.49g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.74g
Omega 6:3 ratio 18:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (18:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.