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Pain au raisin Calories
French raisin pastry with custard
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Pain au raisin (95 g) has 316 calories. That works out to 333 calories per 100 g. It contains 43.5 g of carbs, 6.8 g of protein, 13.1 g of fat and 2.2 g of fiber. Its 13.3 µg of Selenium covers 24% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Pain au raisin Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 95 g
316
KCAL / 95G
Carbs
43.5g
· 16% DV
Protein
6.8g
· 14% DV
Fat
13.1g
· 17% DV
Fiber
2.2g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 55% · Protein 9% · Fat 36%
Pain au raisin nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (95 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 316 kcal | |
| Total fat | 13.1 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 6.74 g | 34% |
| Trans fat | 0.27 g | |
| Sodium | 276 mg | 12% |
| Total carbohydrate | 43.5 g | 16% |
| Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% |
| Protein | 6.8 g | 14% |
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 Pain au raisin?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 95 g | 316 kcal |
| 0.25 piece (quarter) | 24 g | 80 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 48 g | 160 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 55 g | 183 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 95 g | 316 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 333 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 130 g | 433 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 160 g | 533 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 190 g | 633 kcal |
Calculated from 333 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pain au raisin
What is pain au raisin?
Pain au raisin is a French spiral pastry made from laminated, yeasted dough filled with pastry cream and raisins. Bakeries often sell it as a breakfast pastry or a sweet accompaniment to coffee.
How do you pronounce pain au raisin?
Pain au raisin is commonly pronounced roughly “pan oh ray-ZAN” in English; the final sound is nasal in French. The phrase means “raisin bread,” although the pastry is closer to a filled, laminated roll.
Is pain au raisin the same as an escargot pastry?
Pain au raisin is often called an escargot pastry because its spiral resembles a snail shell. “Escargot” can also describe other spiral pastries, though, so the name alone does not guarantee raisin and pastry-cream filling.
What is the difference between pain au raisin and a cinnamon roll?
Pain au raisin uses laminated pastry dough and is typically filled with pastry cream and raisins. A cinnamon roll is usually made from softer bread-like dough and gets its characteristic flavor from cinnamon and sugar.
Does pain au raisin always contain pastry cream?
Traditional pain au raisin is usually filled with pastry cream as well as raisins. Some bakery or packaged versions may use a different filling or omit the cream, so the pastry’s appearance alone does not confirm its ingredients.
Why are raisins used in pain au raisin?
Raisins are rolled into pain au raisin with the pastry cream, adding sweet, chewy bites throughout the spiral. They are a defining part of the traditional pastry, rather than just a topping added after baking.
Can you make pain au raisin with puff pastry?
Yes, puff pastry can be used for a quicker homemade pain au raisin, but the result differs from the classic version made with yeasted laminated dough. Add the cream and raisins, roll and slice the pastry, then bake until golden.
How long does pain au raisin stay fresh?
Pain au raisin is best eaten on the day it is baked, when its outer layers are crisp. Because the filling often includes dairy-based pastry cream, refrigerate leftovers rather than leaving them out for an extended period.
Can pain au raisin be frozen?
Yes, pain au raisin can be frozen once cooled. Wrap each pastry tightly to limit freezer burn, then thaw it before reheating in the oven; freezing and thawing can make the laminated layers less crisp.
Is pain au raisin a good everyday breakfast?
Pain au raisin can be part of breakfast, but its sweet pastry and cream make it more of an occasional bakery treat than a filling everyday staple. Pairing it with fruit or yogurt adds a more substantial side.
Pain au raisin Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Biotin
5.7µg · 19% DV
B2
0.2mg · 15% DV
B1
0.17mg · 14% DV
B3
2mg · 13% DV
Minerals
Selenium
13µg · 24% DV
Manganese
0.3mg · 13% DV
Phosphorus
91mg · 13% DV
Sodium
276mg · 12% DV
Potassium ⭐
176mg · 5% DV
Pain au raisin Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Pain au raisin
To burn the 316 calories in 1 piece (medium) (95 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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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.
What is Pain au raisin?
Pain au raisin is a French bakery pastry made by rolling laminated, buttery dough around pastry cream and raisins, then slicing it into a spiral. It belongs to the same viennoiserie tradition as croissants, but has a soft, custardy centre studded with fruit.
The outside is lightly crisp while the inside stays tender and rich, with sweetness from both the cream and raisins. In France it is a familiar choice from a bakery for breakfast or a mid-morning snack; elsewhere, it pairs just as easily with coffee or tea. It is a sweet, energy-dense pastry, with 333 calories per 100 g. Choose a smaller piece or have it with unsweetened coffee if you’d like to balance its richness.
How Nutritious Is Pain au raisin?
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 Pain au raisin 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 Pain au raisin Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Pain au raisin Good For?
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
Pain au raisin Fat Profile
SATURATED
6.74g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.99g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.52g
Omega 6:3 ratio 27.6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (27.6:1).
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