Ready & Packaged Foods
All →Vegetables & Legumes
All →Desserts & Confectionery
All →Meat & Protein
All →Grains & Bakery
All →Beverages
All →Milk & Dairy
All →
Kürtőskalács Calories
Hungarian chimney cake, sweet cylindrical pastry, sugar-coated
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Kürtőskalács (120 g) has 396 calories. That works out to 330 calories per 100 g. It contains 72 g of carbs, 8.4 g of protein, 8.4 g of fat and 2.4 g of fiber. Its 7.2 µg of Selenium covers 13% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 75 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Kürtőskalács Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 120 g
396
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
72g
· 26% DV
Protein
8.4g
· 17% DV
Fat
8.4g
· 11% DV
Fiber
2.4g
· 9% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 73% · Protein 8% · Fat 19%
Kürtőskalács nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (120 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 396 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8.4 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 3 g | 15% |
| Trans fat | 0.06 g | |
| Sodium | 264 mg | 11% |
| Total carbohydrate | 72 g | 26% |
| Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% |
| Protein | 8.4 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.
Log this food in EatBetter
100,000+ people use it
- Get your daily calorie target
- Snap your meal, log it in seconds
- See every vitamin and mineral
📸 Scan the code to get the app free.
How Many Calories in 1 Medium Kürtőskalács?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 120 g | 396 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 30 g | 99 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 60 g | 198 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 60 g | 198 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 80 g | 264 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 330 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 330 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 495 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 180 g | 594 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 240 g | 792 kcal |
Calculated from 330 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Kürtőskalács
What is kürtőskalács?
Kürtőskalács is a sweet, yeasted pastry baked around a rotating cylinder and coated with sugar. Its hollow shape and caramelized outer crust have earned it the English nickname “chimney cake.”
Where does kürtőskalács come from?
Kürtőskalács is associated with Hungarian cuisine and especially with the Székely communities of Transylvania. It is now widely sold in Hungary at markets, festivals, and street-food stalls.
Why is kürtőskalács called chimney cake?
Kürtőskalács is called chimney cake because the baked pastry is a hollow cylinder that resembles a chimney. The name describes its shape, not a smoky flavor or a chimney ingredient.
How is kürtőskalács traditionally made?
Kürtőskalács is made by wrapping strips of yeasted dough around a greased cylinder, coating the outside with sugar, then rotating it as it bakes. The sugar caramelizes while the dough browns.
What does kürtőskalács taste like?
Kürtőskalács tastes lightly sweet, with a soft, bready center and a browned, caramelized crust. Cinnamon, walnuts, or other coatings add flavor, but the classic version gets much of its character from the sugar shell.
What toppings go on kürtőskalács?
Kürtőskalács is commonly coated with sugar, often alongside cinnamon, chopped walnuts, coconut, or cocoa. The coating is added before baking so it sticks and caramelizes; modern vendors may offer extra toppings after baking.
Is kürtőskalács served warm or cold?
Kürtőskalács is best known as a freshly baked, warm pastry, when its outside is crisp and its center is soft. It can be eaten after cooling, but the sugary crust gradually loses its crisp texture.
Is kürtőskalács the same as trdelník?
No, kürtőskalács and trdelník are distinct pastries, although both are baked around a cylinder and can look similar. Kürtőskalács is tied to Hungarian and Székely traditions, while trdelník is especially associated with Czech street-food culture.
Can you fill kürtőskalács with ice cream?
Yes, vendors sometimes put ice cream or cream inside kürtőskalács’s hollow center. This is a modern serving style rather than the classic preparation, which is usually served unfilled with a sugar-coated crust.
How do you keep kürtőskalács fresh?
Kürtőskalács is best eaten the day it is baked, since its crust softens and the pastry can dry out as it sits. Keep leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature; refrigeration can make the texture deteriorate faster.
Kürtőskalács Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B1
0.14mg · 12% DV
B3
1.32mg · 8% DV
Biotin
2.4µg · 8% DV
B5
0.36mg · 7% DV
Minerals
Selenium
7.2µg · 13% DV
Sodium
264mg · 11% DV
Phosphorus
78mg · 11% DV
Manganese
0.24mg · 10% DV
Potassium ⭐
108mg · 3% DV
Kürtőskalács Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Kürtőskalács
To burn the 396 calories in 1 piece (medium) (120 g):
🚶
Walking (5 km/h)
🏃
Running (8 km/h)
🚴
Cycling
🏊
Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Kürtőskalács?
Kürtőskalács is a sweet yeast-dough pastry associated with Hungarian cooking and Hungarian communities in Transylvania. The dough is wound around a cylinder and baked as it turns, often over heat; sugar on the outside melts into a crisp, caramelised crust. Cinnamon, walnuts and cocoa are common coatings.
It is often sold warm at markets, fairs and festive gatherings, and is usually pulled or torn into strips to eat. The contrast between its crisp exterior and soft, tender centre makes it an easy treat to share with tea or coffee. It is chiefly a carbohydrate-rich sweet: a 100 g portion has 60 g of carbohydrates. For a lighter serving, choose a simpler coating and split one between a few people.
How Nutritious Is Kürtőskalács?
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 Kürtőskalács 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 Kürtőskalács Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Kürtőskalács Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not 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
Kürtőskalács Fat Profile
SATURATED
3g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.64g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.32g
Omega 6:3 ratio 30:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (30:1).
Compare Kürtőskalács
Foods Similar to Kürtőskalács
Have another question about Kürtőskalács?
Ask the AI nutrition coach — calories, portions, alternatives and more, answered in seconds in the app.
Scan calories with your camera
Instant AI nutrition analysis
Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.