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Panforte Calories
Dense Italian confection with nuts, candied fruit, and spices
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (small) of Panforte (40 g) has 172 calories. That works out to 430 calories per 100 g. It contains 25.4 g of carbs, 2.5 g of protein, 7.2 g of fat and 1.9 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 14% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 60 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Panforte Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (small) · 40 g
172
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
25.4g
· 9% DV
Protein
2.5g
· 5% DV
Fat
7.2g
· 9% 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 58% · Protein 6% · Fat 36%
Panforte nutrition facts table · 1 piece (small) (40 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 172 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7.2 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 0.84 g | 4% |
| Trans fat | 0.01 g | |
| Sodium | 31 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 25.4 g | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% |
| Protein | 2.5 g | 5% |
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 Small Panforte?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (small) | 40 g | 172 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 25 g | 108 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 30 g | 129 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 50 g | 215 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 60 g | 258 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 90 g | 387 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 430 kcal |
| 0.25 piece (quarter) | 125 g | 538 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 250 g | 1075 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 500 g | 2150 kcal |
Calculated from 430 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Panforte
What is Panforte?
Panforte is a dense Italian confection from Siena, traditionally made with nuts, candied fruit, honey or sugar, flour, and spices. It is sliced thinly and has a chewy, compact texture rather than the airy crumb of a cake.
Where does Panforte come from?
Panforte comes from Siena in Tuscany, Italy, where it is closely associated with local food traditions and Christmas. Siena bakeries still make several styles of the confection.
What does Panforte taste like?
Panforte tastes sweet, warmly spiced, and rich, with crunchy nuts and chewy candied fruit. Its dense texture and concentrated flavor make it more satisfying in a thin slice than as a large piece.
What is Panforte made of?
Panforte commonly combines almonds or other nuts with candied citrus peel, honey or sugar, flour, and spices such as cinnamon. The exact fruit, spice blend, and proportions vary between recipes and producers.
How do you serve Panforte?
Serve Panforte in thin wedges or slices, often with coffee, tea, or a dessert wine. It is rich and compact, so small portions are customary; a dusting of icing sugar is common on some versions.
What is the difference between Panforte and panettone?
Panforte is a compact confection packed with nuts and candied fruit, while panettone is a tall, yeasted Italian sweet bread with a soft, airy crumb. Both are popular around Christmas, but they are made and eaten quite differently.
What is the difference between Panforte nero and Panforte margherita?
Panforte nero is generally darker and more intensely spiced, while Panforte margherita is lighter in color and milder in flavor. Recipes differ, but the names refer to two classic styles associated with Siena.
How is Panforte traditionally made?
To make Panforte, nuts, candied fruit, spices, and flour are combined with a hot honey or sugar syrup. The stiff mixture is pressed into a shallow tin and baked, then cooled before being cut into slices.
How should you store Panforte?
Keep Panforte in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight and humidity. Properly wrapped pieces retain their texture and aroma better, especially once the original packaging has been opened.
Can you freeze Panforte?
Yes, Panforte can be frozen. Wrap individual portions tightly and seal them in a freezer-safe container; thaw them while still wrapped at room temperature to limit condensation on the confection.
Panforte Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Vitamin E
0.96mg · 6% DV
Biotin
1.2µg · 4% DV
B3
0.48mg · 3% DV
B6
0.05mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.13mg · 14% DV
Manganese
0.3mg · 13% DV
Phosphorus
53mg · 8% DV
Magnesium
23mg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
99mg · 3% DV
Sodium
31mg · 1% DV
Panforte Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Panforte
To burn the 172 calories in 1 piece (small) (40 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 Panforte?
Panforte is a dense Italian confection from Siena, traditionally made with nuts, candied fruit, honey or sugar, and warming spices. It is pressed into a compact round and sliced, with a chewy, almost fruitcake-like texture rather than the crumb of an ordinary cake.
Its sweet, spiced flavour and small-piece format make it a natural companion to espresso or dessert wine in Italy, especially around Christmas. Elsewhere, enjoy a thin slice with coffee or tea; its richness means a little goes a long way.
Although it contains nuts and fruit, panforte is still a concentrated sweet, with substantial energy from its sugar and fat. Pair a modest portion with unsweetened coffee, or serve it alongside fresh fruit for a lighter-feeling dessert.
How Nutritious Is Panforte?
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 Panforte 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 Panforte Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Panforte Good For?
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
Panforte Fat Profile
SATURATED
0.84g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.4g
Omega 6:3 ratio 62:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (62:1).
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