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Profiterole dessert Calories
Cream-filled pastry balls with chocolate sauce
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Profiterole dessert (55 g) has 149 calories. That works out to 270 calories per 100 g. It contains 18.8 g of carbs, 2.5 g of protein, 6.7 g of fat and 0.7 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of B2 covers 6% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Profiterole dessert Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 55 g
149
KCAL / 55G
Carbs
18.8g
· 7% DV
Protein
2.5g
· 5% DV
Fat
6.7g
· 9% DV
Fiber
0.7g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 52% · Protein 7% · Fat 41%
Profiterole dessert nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (55 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 149 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6.7 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 3.19 g | 16% |
| Trans fat | 0.07 g | |
| Sodium | 66 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 18.8 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 0.7 g | 3% |
| 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 Medium Profiterole dessert?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 55 g | 149 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 35 g | 95 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 70 g | 189 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 80 g | 216 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 270 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 100 g | 270 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 110 g | 297 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 110 g | 297 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 120 g | 324 kcal |
| 3 piece (medium) | 165 g | 446 kcal |
Calculated from 270 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Profiterole dessert
What is a profiterole dessert?
A profiterole dessert is made from small hollow choux pastry balls filled with cream and topped with chocolate sauce. The shells puff in the oven, leaving a space inside for the filling.
How do you make profiterole dessert at home?
To make profiterole dessert, cook flour with water and butter, beat in eggs, then pipe and bake small rounds until puffed and hollow. Cool them, fill with pastry cream, and finish with chocolate sauce.
What is the difference between profiterole dessert and a cream puff?
Profiterole dessert usually refers to several small filled choux balls served together, often under chocolate sauce. A cream puff is commonly served as an individual pastry; the choux dough itself is very similar.
Can you make profiterole dessert ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare profiterole dessert ahead, but keep the baked shells, filling, and sauce separate until close to serving. Assemble them shortly beforehand to help the shells retain their crispness.
Why does profiterole dessert get soggy?
Profiterole dessert gets soggy when moisture from the cream and chocolate sauce softens the choux shells. Fill the shells and add the sauce shortly before serving, rather than storing the assembled dessert for a long time.
Can you freeze profiterole dessert?
Yes, profiterole dessert components can be frozen, but assembled profiteroles may turn soft when thawed. Freeze unfilled baked shells separately, then thaw and briefly crisp them in the oven before adding fresh filling and sauce.
What filling is used in profiterole dessert?
Pastry cream is a common filling for profiterole dessert. Some versions use whipped cream or ice cream instead, but the filling should be cool before it goes into the baked shells.
How should profiterole dessert be served?
Serve profiterole dessert chilled, with chocolate sauce poured over the filled pastry balls. For a neater presentation and less soggy pastry, add the sauce just before serving instead of letting the dessert sit in it.
Where did profiterole dessert originate?
Profiterole dessert comes from French pastry tradition and is made with choux pastry, a dough used in several classic French pastries. The filled, chocolate-topped version is one of the best-known ways to serve it.
Can profiterole dessert be made with ice cream?
Yes, profiterole dessert can be filled with ice cream instead of pastry cream. Add the ice cream just before serving and top with chocolate sauce; the pastry shells soften quickly if they sit with the filling.
Profiterole dessert Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B2
0.07mg · 5% DV
B12
0.12µg · 5% DV
Biotin
1.21µg · 4% DV
B5
0.19mg · 4% DV
Minerals
Selenium
3.03µg · 6% DV
Phosphorus
36mg · 5% DV
Copper
0.04mg · 4% DV
Iron
0.61mg · 3% DV
Sodium
66mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
61mg · 2% DV
Profiterole dessert Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Profiterole dessert
To burn the 149 calories in 1 piece (medium) (55 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.
What is Profiterole dessert?
Profiterole dessert comes from the French tradition of pâte à choux: small, airy pastry puffs are filled with pastry cream and topped with chocolate sauce. It is a familiar sight in Turkish patisseries as well as bakeries and dessert shops elsewhere, with fillings and sauces that vary by recipe.
The delicate shells give way to a smooth, cool centre, balanced by rich chocolate on top. It is usually served chilled as a plated dessert after a meal, or with coffee or tea. It is sweet and energy-dense, with 270 calories per 100 g. For a lighter serving, choose a smaller portion or use less sauce.
How Nutritious Is Profiterole 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 Profiterole 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 Profiterole dessert Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Profiterole dessert 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
Profiterole dessert Fat Profile
SATURATED
3.19g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.15g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.55g
Omega 6:3 ratio 19.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (19.5:1).
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