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Pryanik (Russian spice cookie) Calories
Traditional Russian spice cookie, often made with honey or molasses
In season: Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Pryanik (Russian spice cookie) (35 g) has 133 calories. That works out to 380 calories per 100 g. It contains 26.6 g of carbs, 1.8 g of protein, 1.9 g of fat and 0.7 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 70 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Pryanik (Russian spice cookie) Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 35 g
133
KCAL / 35G
Carbs
26.6g
· 10% DV
Protein
1.8g
· 4% DV
Fat
1.9g
· 2% 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 81% · Protein 6% · Fat 13%
Pryanik (Russian spice cookie) nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (35 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 133 kcal | |
| Total fat | 1.9 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.42 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0.01 g | |
| Sodium | 63 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 26.6 g | 10% |
| Fiber | 0.7 g | 3% |
| Protein | 1.8 g | 4% |
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 Pryanik (Russian spice cookie)?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 35 g | 133 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 20 g | 76 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 25 g | 95 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 40 g | 152 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 60 g | 228 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 70 g | 266 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 380 kcal |
| 3 piece (medium) | 105 g | 399 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 150 g | 570 kcal |
Calculated from 380 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pryanik (Russian spice cookie)
What is pryanik?
Pryanik is a traditional Russian spice cookie, often sweetened with honey or molasses. It can be plain, stamped with a decorative pattern, glazed, or filled with fruit preserve, depending on the regional recipe.
What does pryanik taste like?
Pryanik tastes sweet and warmly spiced, with a honeyed or molasses-like note in many recipes. Some are soft and cake-like, while others are firmer; a preserve filling adds a fruity contrast.
Where did pryanik originate?
Pryanik comes from Russian baking traditions and is made in many regional styles. The city of Tula is especially associated with it, including patterned versions filled with fruit preserve.
What is pryanik made of?
Pryanik is commonly made with flour, honey or molasses, sugar, eggs, and spices such as cinnamon. Recipes vary by region, and some add fruit preserve in the center or a sweet glaze on top.
Is pryanik the same as gingerbread?
No, pryanik is a Russian-style spice cookie, while gingerbread covers a broader family of baked goods. Both can be spiced and sweetened with honey, but pryanik has its own regional recipes and may be filled or stamped.
What is Tula pryanik?
Tula pryanik is a famous regional style from the Russian city of Tula. It is typically a rectangular, patterned cookie with fruit preserve inside and a thin sweet glaze on the outside.
How is pryanik traditionally made?
Pryanik dough is mixed with flour, sweetener, eggs, and spices, then shaped or pressed into a patterned mold before baking. Some versions are assembled around a preserve filling and finished with a glaze.
How do you serve pryanik?
Pryanik is often served with tea as a sweet snack. Plain pieces work well alongside a hot drink, while filled Tula-style pryanik can be sliced into smaller portions for sharing.
How should pryanik be stored?
Store pryanik in an airtight container in a cool, dry place so it does not dry out. Keep filled varieties covered as well, and follow any storage directions that come with a packaged version.
Can pryanik be frozen?
Yes, pryanik can be frozen in an airtight, freezer-safe container. Separate layers with baking paper to protect the glaze or stamped surface, then let the cookies thaw while still covered to limit drying.
Pryanik (Russian spice cookie) Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B1
0.03mg · 3% DV
Biotin
0.7µg · 2% DV
B2
0.02mg · 2% DV
B3
0.24mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.07mg · 3% DV
Phosphorus
21mg · 3% DV
Sodium
63mg · 3% DV
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
31mg · 1% DV
Pryanik (Russian spice cookie) Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Pryanik (Russian spice cookie)
To burn the 133 calories in 1 piece (medium) (35 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 Pryanik (Russian spice cookie)?
Pryanik is a traditional Russian spiced cookie, commonly sweetened with honey or molasses. Depending on the recipe, it can be tender and cake-like or firmer, and may be left plain or finished with a sweet glaze. Warm spices give it a fragrant flavour that balances its pronounced sweetness.
In Russia, pryaniki are enjoyed with tea and often shared as a small treat; they also work well alongside tea or coffee for readers elsewhere. They are mainly a source of carbohydrates and provide about 380 calories per 100 g, so a modest piece is a practical serving. Pair one with an unsweetened drink if you want to keep the snack from becoming overly sweet.
How Nutritious Is Pryanik (Russian spice cookie)?
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 Pryanik (Russian spice cookie) 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 Pryanik (Russian spice cookie) Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Pryanik (Russian spice cookie) 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
Pryanik (Russian spice cookie) Fat Profile
SATURATED
0.42g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.74g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.39g
Omega 6:3 ratio 14:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (14:1).
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