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Sfogliatella Calories
Layered Italian pastry typically filled with ricotta
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Sfogliatella (90 g) has 310 calories. That works out to 344 calories per 100 g. It contains 37.6 g of carbs, 6.7 g of protein, 15.1 g of fat and 1.4 g of fiber. Its 10.8 µg of Selenium covers 20% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 62 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Sfogliatella Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 90 g
310
KCAL / 90G
Carbs
37.6g
· 14% DV
Protein
6.7g
· 13% DV
Fat
15.1g
· 19% DV
Fiber
1.4g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 48% · Protein 9% · Fat 43%
Sfogliatella nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (90 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 310 kcal | |
| Total fat | 15.1 g | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 6.39 g | 32% |
| Trans fat | 0.18 g | |
| Sodium | 189 mg | 8% |
| Total carbohydrate | 37.6 g | 14% |
| Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Protein | 6.7 g | 13% |
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 Sfogliatella?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 90 g | 310 kcal |
| 1 ounce (small) | 28 g | 96 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 45 g | 155 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 60 g | 206 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 90 g | 310 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 344 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 120 g | 413 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 180 g | 619 kcal |
Calculated from 344 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sfogliatella
What is sfogliatella?
Sfogliatella is a shell-shaped Italian pastry associated with Naples, made with crisp layers of dough or a smoother shortcrust shell. It is commonly filled with ricotta, semolina, sugar and citrus.
What does sfogliatella mean?
Sfogliatella roughly means “little leaf” in Italian, a name linked to the pastry’s many thin, leaf-like layers. The layered appearance is especially clear in the crisp sfogliatella riccia.
Where did sfogliatella originate?
Sfogliatella originated in the Campania region of southern Italy and became closely associated with Naples. It is a traditional Neapolitan pastry often enjoyed with coffee.
What is sfogliatella filling made of?
Classic sfogliatella filling combines ricotta with cooked semolina, sugar and citrus, often including candied peel. Some bakery recipes add cinnamon or vanilla, but the ricotta-and-semolina base is characteristic.
What is the difference between sfogliatella riccia and frolla?
Sfogliatella riccia has crisp, thin, layered pastry, while sfogliatella frolla has a smoother, tender shortcrust shell. Both are commonly filled with a ricotta and semolina mixture.
How do you pronounce sfogliatella?
Sfogliatella is commonly pronounced “sfo-lyah-TEL-lah,” with the stress on “tel.” The Italian “gli” sound is close to the “lli” sound in “million,” rather than a hard “g.”
How is sfogliatella traditionally served?
Sfogliatella is usually served at room temperature or slightly warm, often alongside espresso in Naples. Freshly baked riccia is prized for its crisp shell, so it is best eaten soon after baking.
Is sfogliatella the same as an Italian lobster tail pastry?
No. American lobster tail pastry is related to sfogliatella in shape and flaky dough, but it is usually larger and filled with a cream that may include choux pastry. Classic Neapolitan sfogliatella is smaller and typically has ricotta-semolina filling.
Can you make sfogliatella at home?
Yes, sfogliatella can be made at home with ricotta-semolina filling and pastry shaped into a shell. The riccia version takes patience because its thin layers are formed by rolling and shaping the dough; frolla is simpler to handle.
How do you store and reheat sfogliatella?
Sfogliatella is best eaten fresh, since its crisp layers soften as it sits. Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container because of the ricotta filling, then warm them briefly in an oven to revive some crispness.
Sfogliatella Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Biotin
3.6µg · 12% DV
B2
0.14mg · 11% DV
B12
0.2µg · 8% DV
Vitamin A
70.2µg · 8% DV
Minerals
Selenium
11µg · 20% DV
Phosphorus
97mg · 14% DV
Manganese
0.2mg · 9% DV
Calcium
83mg · 8% DV
Sodium
189mg · 8% DV
Potassium ⭐
106mg · 3% DV
Sfogliatella Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Sfogliatella
To burn the 310 calories in 1 piece (medium) (90 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 Sfogliatella?
Sfogliatella is a shell-shaped pastry from Naples and the surrounding Campania region. Its crisp, finely layered dough usually encloses a filling of ricotta and semolina flavoured with citrus; a softer, shortcrust version is also common. In Italy, it is a familiar pastry-shop treat, often enjoyed at breakfast or as a snack with coffee.
Outside Italy, you can serve it with espresso or another unsweetened coffee, letting the contrast between the flaky shell and soft, creamy centre stand out. It is rich in carbohydrates and fat, with 344 calories per 100 g, so a smaller piece works well alongside fruit or a simple drink when you want a lighter sweet.
How Nutritious Is Sfogliatella?
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 Sfogliatella 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 Sfogliatella Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Sfogliatella 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
Sfogliatella Fat Profile
SATURATED
6.39g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.4g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.89g
Omega 6:3 ratio 34.2:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (34.2:1).
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