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Pâte à choux dessert Calories
Cream-filled dessert made with egg-enriched choux pastry
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Pâte à choux dessert (45 g) has 142 calories. That works out to 315 calories per 100 g. It contains 16 g of carbs, 2.6 g of protein, 7.6 g of fat and 0.3 g of fiber. Its 6.4 µg of Selenium covers 12% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 62 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Pâte à choux dessert Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 45 g
142
KCAL / 45G
Carbs
16g
· 6% DV
Protein
2.6g
· 5% DV
Fat
7.6g
· 10% DV
Fiber
0.3g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 45% · Protein 7% · Fat 48%
Pâte à choux dessert nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (45 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 142 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7.6 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 4.19 g | 21% |
| Trans fat | 0.16 g | |
| Sodium | 86 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 16 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% |
| Protein | 2.6 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 Medium Pâte à choux dessert?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 45 g | 142 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 20 g | 63 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 30 g | 95 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 65 g | 205 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 90 g | 284 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 90 g | 284 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 315 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 120 g | 378 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 135 g | 425 kcal |
Calculated from 315 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pâte à choux dessert
What is a pâte à choux dessert?
A pâte à choux dessert is made from egg-enriched choux pastry, which puffs in the oven and forms a hollow center. For this cream-filled version, the pastry is filled after baking and is often served with chocolate sauce.
Is a pâte à choux dessert the same as a profiterole?
A pâte à choux dessert can be a profiterole: profiteroles are typically small, round choux pastries filled with cream. The name describes the pastry-based dessert more broadly, while profiterole usually refers to this particular shape and serving style.
What is choux pastry in a pâte à choux dessert made of?
Choux pastry is made by cooking flour with water or milk and butter, then beating in eggs. The eggs help the pastry expand in the oven, leaving a hollow center that can be filled with cream once cool.
Why did my pâte à choux dessert collapse after baking?
A pâte à choux dessert often collapses when the pastry is taken out before its shell has dried and set. Opening the oven door too early can also let it deflate; bake until the shells are firm and golden before removing them.
How is a pâte à choux dessert different from an éclair?
A pâte à choux dessert in profiterole form is usually round, while an éclair is piped into a long shape and often topped with icing. Both use choux pastry, but their shapes, fillings, and presentation differ.
What filling is used in a pâte à choux dessert?
Pastry cream is a common filling for a pâte à choux dessert, though whipped cream or other cream fillings are also used. Let the pastry shells cool completely before filling so the cream does not soften or melt.
How should you store a pâte à choux dessert?
Store a filled pâte à choux dessert covered in the refrigerator because its cream filling is perishable. The pastry gradually softens as it absorbs moisture from the filling, so it is best eaten soon after assembly.
Can you make a pâte à choux dessert ahead of time?
Yes, you can bake the shells and prepare the filling ahead, then keep them separate until serving. Filling the shells shortly before serving helps preserve their texture; add chocolate sauce at the end as well.
Can you freeze a pâte à choux dessert?
Unfilled baked choux shells can be frozen, but a filled pâte à choux dessert may turn soggy when thawed. Freeze the shells separately, then thaw and crisp them briefly in the oven before adding fresh filling.
Why is chocolate sauce served with a pâte à choux dessert?
Chocolate sauce is a classic topping for a pâte à choux dessert because its rich flavor pairs well with the mild pastry and creamy filling. Add it just before serving to keep the pastry from becoming too soft.
Pâte à choux dessert Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Biotin
2.3µg · 8% DV
B2
0.09mg · 7% DV
B12
0.14µg · 6% DV
Vitamin A
50.4µg · 6% DV
Minerals
Selenium
6.39µg · 12% DV
Phosphorus
50mg · 7% DV
Iodine
9µg · 6% DV
Copper
0.04mg · 4% DV
Sodium
86mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
47mg · 1% DV
Pâte à choux dessert Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Pâte à choux dessert
To burn the 142 calories in 1 piece (medium) (45 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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What is Pâte à choux dessert?
Pâte à choux dessert is made with egg-enriched choux pastry, which puffs up in the oven and is commonly filled with cream. The pastry technique comes from France, where choux-based sweets are a familiar sight in patisseries; versions are now sold in bakeries around the world.
The shell is light and gently crisp outside, with a soft centre and a smooth, rich filling. Enjoy it as a small dessert with coffee or tea, or as part of a patisserie selection. It provides a mix of carbohydrates and fat, with some protein and little fibre. For a lighter treat, choose a smaller piece and pair it with unsweetened tea or coffee.
How Nutritious Is Pâte à choux dessert?
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 Pâte à choux dessert 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 Pâte à choux dessert Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Pâte à choux dessert 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
Pâte à choux dessert Fat Profile
SATURATED
4.19g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.07g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.72g
Omega 6:3 ratio 16.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (16.3:1).
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