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Punschfrapfen Calories
Austrian pastry, rum cake, sweet glaze
In season: Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Punschfrapfen (70 g) has 259 calories. That works out to 370 calories per 100 g. It contains 43.4 g of carbs, 2.9 g of protein, 7.4 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of B2 covers 6% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 70 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Punschfrapfen Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 70 g
259
KCAL / 70G
Carbs
43.4g
· 16% DV
Protein
2.9g
· 6% DV
Fat
7.4g
· 9% DV
Fiber
1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 69% · Protein 5% · Fat 26%
Punschfrapfen nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (70 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 259 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7.4 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 2.94 g | 15% |
| Trans fat | 0.03 g | |
| Sodium | 84 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 43.4 g | 16% |
| Fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 2.9 g | 6% |
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 Punschfrapfen?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 70 g | 259 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 35 g | 130 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 50 g | 185 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 70 g | 259 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 70 g | 259 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 370 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 100 g | 370 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 140 g | 518 kcal |
Calculated from 370 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Punschfrapfen
What is Punschfrapfen?
Punschfrapfen is an Austrian pastry made with a punch-flavoured cake filling and a sweet outer coating. It is commonly finished with pink icing or fondant, though bakeries may use different fillings and recipes.
What does Punschfrapfen taste like?
Punschfrapfen tastes sweet and rich, with a soft cake centre and a sugary coating. Traditional versions have a rum or punch flavour, sometimes balanced with fruit jam; the strength of those flavours varies between recipes.
Does Punschfrapfen contain alcohol?
Traditional Punschfrapfen often contains rum in its punch-flavoured filling, so it may not be alcohol-free. Some bakeries make alcohol-free versions, but the recipe is not standardised; ask the bakery if you need to avoid alcohol.
What is the pink icing on Punschfrapfen made from?
The pink coating on Punschfrapfen is usually sugar fondant or a similar sweet icing, sometimes coloured pink. Its exact ingredients vary by bakery, and it is a decorative finish rather than the cake’s punch-flavoured filling.
How is Punschfrapfen made?
Punschfrapfen is typically made by mixing crumbled sponge or cake with punch syrup and sometimes jam, then shaping the mixture and covering it with pink icing. Recipes differ, particularly in how much rum and jam go into the centre.
Is Punschfrapfen the same as rum cake?
No. Punschfrapfen is a specific Austrian pastry, usually shaped into individual portions and covered with pink icing. Rum cake is a broader term for cakes flavoured with rum, and it does not necessarily have Punschfrapfen’s filling or coating.
Where does Punschfrapfen come from?
Punschfrapfen comes from Austria and is associated with Austrian pastry-shop traditions. Punch-flavoured cakes are also found elsewhere in Central Europe, but the pink-coated individual pastry is especially familiar in Austria.
How is Punschfrapfen usually served?
Punschfrapfen is usually served as an individual sweet, often alongside coffee in an Austrian-style café. Its sweet icing and punch-flavoured centre make it a dessert or snack rather than a savoury meal accompaniment.
How should you store Punschfrapfen?
Keep Punschfrapfen in a covered container in a cool, dry place; refrigerate it in warm weather. Chilling can change the icing’s texture, so let the pastry sit briefly at room temperature before serving.
Can you freeze Punschfrapfen?
Yes, you can freeze Punschfrapfen, but the pink icing may crack or become sticky after thawing. Wrap individual pieces airtight and thaw them slowly in the refrigerator; the texture may be less pleasant than when fresh.
Punschfrapfen Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B2
0.08mg · 6% DV
Biotin
1.75µg · 6% DV
B1
0.06mg · 5% DV
Vitamin A
31.5µg · 4% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
42mg · 6% DV
Selenium
2.45µg · 4% DV
Sodium
84mg · 4% DV
Copper
0.03mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
63mg · 2% DV
Punschfrapfen Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Punschfrapfen
To burn the 259 calories in 1 piece (medium) (70 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Punschfrapfen?
Punschfrapfen is an Austrian pastry-shop treat: a small cake, commonly made with cake crumbs combined with jam and rum or punch flavouring, then covered in a sweet glaze. Some versions have a chocolate-dipped base. The crumb is soft and dense, with a pronounced sweetness and a gentle rum note rather than the airy texture of a plain sponge cake.
In Austria it is enjoyed as a cake-shop or coffeehouse sweet, often with coffee. Elsewhere, it also works as an afternoon treat with tea or as a dessert after a meal. Its cake base makes it carbohydrate-heavy and satisfying, so pair it with unsweetened coffee or tea to balance the sweetness, or share one if a whole piece feels too rich.
How Nutritious Is Punschfrapfen?
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 Punschfrapfen 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 Punschfrapfen Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Punschfrapfen 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
Punschfrapfen Fat Profile
SATURATED
2.94g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.59g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.47g
Omega 6:3 ratio 42:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (42:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.