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Pączki Calories
Polish-style fried doughnut with jam
In season: Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Pączki (70 g) has 238 calories. That works out to 340 calories per 100 g. It contains 33.6 g of carbs, 3.9 g of protein, 9.8 g of fat and 0.9 g of fiber. Its 4.9 µg of Selenium covers 9% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 75 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Pączki Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 70 g
238
KCAL / 70G
Carbs
33.6g
· 12% DV
Protein
3.9g
· 8% DV
Fat
9.8g
· 13% 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 56% · Protein 7% · Fat 37%
Pączki nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (70 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 238 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9.8 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 2.45 g | 12% |
| Trans fat | 0.14 g | |
| Sodium | 189 mg | 8% |
| Total carbohydrate | 33.6 g | 12% |
| Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% |
| Protein | 3.9 g | 8% |
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 Pączki?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 70 g | 238 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 35 g | 119 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 50 g | 170 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 70 g | 238 kcal |
| 1 piece (thick) | 85 g | 289 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 340 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 100 g | 340 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 120 g | 408 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 140 g | 476 kcal |
Calculated from 340 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pączki
What are Pączki?
Pączki are Polish yeast-raised doughnuts, usually filled with fruit jam and fried. They are often finished with powdered sugar, icing, or a strip of candied orange peel.
When do people eat Pączki?
Pączki are especially popular on Tłusty Czwartek, or Fat Thursday, the last Thursday before Lent in Poland. Polish communities also enjoy them at other times of the year.
What filling is traditionally used in Pączki?
Rose-petal jam is a traditional Pączki filling, though plum jam is also common. Modern bakeries may offer other fruit fillings or custard, so the filling can vary by recipe and region.
How do you pronounce Pączki?
Pączki is approximately pronounced “PONCH-kee.” The Polish “ą” has a nasal sound, and “cz” sounds like the “ch” in “cheese”; English speakers often simplify the nasal vowel.
How are Pączki different from doughnuts?
Pączki are a Polish style of filled, fried doughnut, typically made with a rich yeast dough. Doughnuts is a broader category that also includes ring-shaped styles and versions without filling.
Are Pączki fried or baked?
Traditional Pączki are fried, which gives them their characteristic golden exterior and soft interior. Baked versions exist, but their texture and flavor differ from the classic fried pastry.
How are Pączki made?
Pączki are made from a rich yeast dough that is allowed to rise, shaped into portions, filled with jam, and fried. Some recipes fry the dough first and pipe in the filling afterward.
Can you fill Pączki after frying?
Yes, Pączki can be filled after frying. A baker can pipe jam into the cooked pastry through a small opening, which helps keep the filling centered without sealing it inside the dough beforehand.
How should you store Pączki?
Store Pączki in an airtight container at room temperature and eat them soon for the best texture. Refrigeration can make the dough stale more quickly; a brief reheat can help soften it.
Can you freeze Pączki?
Yes, Pączki can be frozen once they have cooled. Seal them well to limit freezer burn, then thaw and warm them before serving. Powdered sugar may dissolve during storage, so add a fresh coating afterward.
Pączki Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B1
0.09mg · 8% DV
B2
0.08mg · 6% DV
B3
0.84mg · 5% DV
B5
0.24mg · 5% DV
Minerals
Selenium
4.9µg · 9% DV
Sodium
189mg · 8% DV
Phosphorus
31mg · 4% DV
Iron
0.77mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
53mg · 2% DV
Pączki Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Pączki
To burn the 238 calories in 1 piece (medium) (70 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 Pączki?
Pączki are Polish yeast-raised doughnuts, made from a rich dough, fried and commonly filled with fruit jam or rose-hip preserve. They may be finished with powdered sugar, icing or candied orange peel, and are especially associated with the pre-Lenten celebration of Fat Thursday.
They have a tender, airy crumb and a lightly crisp exterior, with a sweet centre. In Poland they are often enjoyed as a festive treat with coffee or tea; elsewhere, they work well as a bakery snack or dessert. Fried dough and a sweet filling make them energy-dense, with 340 calories per 100 g. One is satisfying alongside unsweetened tea or coffee, and sharing one is an easy way to keep the portion modest.
How Nutritious Is Pączki?
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 Pączki Processed?
NOVA 4
Ultra-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 Pączki Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Pączki 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
Pączki Fat Profile
SATURATED
2.45g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.85g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.4g
Omega 6:3 ratio 105:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (105:1).
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