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A carbohydrate-rich baked bun providing energy, with small amounts of protein, calcium, and fiber from milk and fennel.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Milk fennel bun (90 g) has 299 calories. That works out to 332 calories per 100 g. It contains 47.2 g of carbs, 7.7 g of protein, 8.7 g of fat and 1.9 g of fiber. Its 18 µg of Selenium covers 33% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 90 g
299
KCAL / 90G
Carbs
47.2g
· 17% DV
Protein
7.7g
· 15% DV
Fat
8.7g
· 11% DV
Fiber
1.9g
· 7% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 63% · Protein 10% · Fat 27%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 299 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8.7 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 3.83 g | 19% |
| Trans fat | 0.11 g | |
| Sodium | 284 mg | 12% |
| Total carbohydrate | 47.2 g | 17% |
| Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% |
| Protein | 7.7 g | 15% |
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) | 90 g | 299 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 45 g | 149 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 65 g | 216 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 90 g | 299 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 332 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 120 g | 398 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 160 g | 531 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 180 g | 598 kcal |
Calculated from 332 calories per 100 g.
A milk fennel bun is a soft baked bun made with milk in the dough and fennel for its distinctive aroma. It is commonly enjoyed as a mildly sweet bread, though recipes can vary in sweetness and shape.
A milk fennel bun tastes soft and milky, with fennel’s gently sweet, aromatic flavor. Fennel can bring an anise-like note, but it is a different spice and gives the bun its own characteristic taste.
To make a milk fennel bun, mix fennel seeds into a milk-based dough, let the dough rise, shape it, and bake until golden. Use warm rather than hot milk so it does not interfere with the yeast.
Fennel seeds are the usual choice for a milk fennel bun. They provide the concentrated, sweet-spicy aroma associated with the bake; chopped fennel bulb is wetter and has a different texture, so it is not a direct substitute.
Milk gives a milk fennel bun a tender crumb and a richer flavor than a dough made with water alone. It also helps the crust brown during baking, so watch the bun near the end of its baking time.
Mix the fennel seeds evenly into the milk fennel bun dough rather than scattering them on top before baking. If you prefer a more even aroma, lightly crush the seeds first so they distribute throughout the dough.
A milk fennel bun pairs well with tea or coffee, and its mildly sweet fennel aroma also works with butter, jam, or cheese. Serve it plain when you want the spice’s flavor to stand out.
Yes, a milk fennel bun can be made sweeter or more savory by adjusting the dough and toppings. Add dried fruit or a little sugar for a sweeter version, or keep it lightly sweet and pair it with cheese.
Store a milk fennel bun only after it has cooled completely, in an airtight container at room temperature. Sealing it while warm traps steam and can make the crumb damp rather than soft.
Yes, a milk fennel bun freezes well when wrapped tightly after cooling. Thaw it before serving and warm it briefly in an oven or microwave; prolonged heating can dry out the milk-enriched crumb.
Vitamins
B1
0.28mg · 23% DV
B3
2.79mg · 17% DV
Folate
66.6µg · 17% DV
B2
0.17mg · 13% DV
Minerals
Selenium
18µg · 33% DV
Manganese
0.43mg · 19% DV
Phosphorus
122mg · 17% DV
Copper
0.14mg · 16% DV
Sodium
284mg · 12% DV
Potassium ⭐
135mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Milk fennel bun is a soft baked bun made with milk-enriched dough and fennel, whose aromatic, faintly anise-like flavour comes through in each bite. Depending on the recipe, it may be mildly sweet or more plain, rather than tasting like a strongly spiced pastry.
It works as a breakfast bun or an afternoon snack with tea or coffee, and can be served plain or alongside cheese. It is mainly a source of carbohydrates, with modest amounts of protein, calcium and fibre; a 100 g portion provides 52.4 g of carbohydrates. Pair it with fruit or plain yoghurt for a more balanced snack.
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.
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.
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
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
3.83g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.48g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.35g
Omega 6:3 ratio 25.6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (25.6:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.