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Classic French pastry with layers of puff pastry, pastry cream, and powdered sugar.
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (medium) of Mille-feuille (90 g) has 306 calories. That works out to 340 calories per 100 g. It contains 28.8 g of carbs, 4.1 g of protein, 19.8 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of B2 covers 12% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Mille-feuille is a French pastry made by stacking thin, crisp sheets of puff pastry with smooth pastry cream between them, often finished with a dusting of powdered sugar. Its name means “a thousand leaves,” a nod to the delicate layers. The pastry flakes as you bite into it, while the filling is soft, rich and mildly sweet.
In France it is a familiar pâtisserie treat, enjoyed with coffee or tea; elsewhere, it is often served as a café dessert or for an afternoon treat. The crisp layers soften as the cream sits, so it is best eaten fresh. It is energy-dense and low in fibre, making a modest slice a satisfying choice; pair it with unsweetened coffee or tea if you prefer to balance the sweetness.
Selected: 100 g
340
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
32g
· 12% DV
Protein
4.5g
· 9% DV
Fat
22g
· 28% DV
Fiber
1.1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 37% · Protein 5% · Fat 58%
Vitamins
B2
0.18mg · 14% DV
Vitamin A
80µg · 9% DV
B12
0.22µg · 9% DV
B5
0.35mg · 7% DV
Minerals
Selenium
4.2µg · 8% DV
Sodium
160mg · 7% DV
Phosphorus
52mg · 7% DV
Iron
1mg · 6% DV
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 340 calories in 100 g:
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
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
— Not 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
11g
MONOUNSATURATED
7.5g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 12:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (12:1).
Mille-feuille is a French layered pastry made with crisp puff pastry and pastry cream, often finished with powdered sugar or icing. Its name means “a thousand leaves,” referring to the many thin layers in puff pastry.
Mille-feuille is called “a thousand leaves” because its puff pastry separates into many delicate, flaky layers as it bakes. The name describes the pastry’s layered texture rather than the number of pastry sheets in a serving.
Mille-feuille is commonly pronounced “meel-foy” in English, approximating the French pronunciation. The final letters are not said as separate English syllables, which is why the spelling can be less intuitive than the sound.
Classic mille-feuille is made from baked puff pastry layered with pastry cream. Powdered sugar or icing is a common topping, while some modern versions use whipped cream, fruit, chocolate, or other fillings.
Traditional mille-feuille is assembled from thin sheets of puff pastry baked until crisp, then layered with pastry cream. The top is often decorated with icing; clean layers depend on cooling the pastry before adding the filling.
Mille-feuille and Napoleon usually refer to closely related layered puff-pastry desserts, but the names and recipes vary by country and bakery. A Napoleon may have a different filling or topping, so the terms are not always exact synonyms.
Mille-feuille goes soggy because moisture from its pastry cream gradually moves into the crisp puff pastry. Assembled pastry softens over time, so make it close to serving and keep it chilled because the filling is perishable.
To keep mille-feuille crisp, store the baked pastry layers separately and add the pastry cream shortly before serving. Once assembled, moisture will soften the layers, so refrigeration preserves safety but cannot keep the pastry fully crisp.
Freezing assembled mille-feuille is not recommended because pastry cream can separate as it thaws and the pastry layers may turn soft. Freeze baked puff-pastry sheets separately instead, then thaw and fill them when you plan to serve.
Use a sharp serrated knife and gently saw through the top pastry layer rather than pressing down hard. Chilling the assembled mille-feuille briefly can help the cream hold its shape, though the pastry may still crack slightly.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.