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White Truffle Calories
One of the world's most prized mushrooms, intense aroma and flavor
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (small) of White Truffle (10 g) has 3 calories. That works out to 31 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.2 g of carbs, 0.5 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 0.8 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
White Truffle Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (small) · 10 g
3
KCAL / 10G
Carbs
0.2g
· 0% DV
Protein
0.5g
· 1% DV
Fat
0.1g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.8g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 22% · Protein 54% · Fat 24%
White Truffle nutrition facts table · 1 piece (small) (10 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 3 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.01 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 0.5 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% |
| Protein | 0.5 g | 1% |
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 Small White Truffle?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (small) | 10 g | 3 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 2 g | 1 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (grated) | 4 g | 1 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 5 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (chopped) | 6 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 10 g | 3 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 20 g | 6 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 20 g | 6 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 40 g | 12 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 31 kcal |
Calculated from 31 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About White Truffle
Why is White Truffle so expensive?
White Truffle is expensive because it is rare, seasonal and difficult to harvest. It grows underground in a partnership with tree roots, and trained dogs are commonly used to locate mature specimens; reliable commercial cultivation is not established.
What does White Truffle taste like?
White Truffle has a powerful, earthy aroma often described as garlicky, musky and slightly cheesy. Its scent is a major part of its appeal, so it is usually shaved over mild, warm dishes rather than buried in strongly seasoned recipes.
How do you use White Truffle?
Use White Truffle shaved or finely grated over a finished dish. It pairs especially well with fresh pasta, risotto, eggs and butter because their mild flavors let its aroma stand out; add it just before serving.
Can you eat White Truffle raw?
Yes, White Truffle is commonly eaten raw, shaved thinly over warm food. Buy it from a reputable source, brush away soil and keep it refrigerated until use; its aroma is delicate, so it is not usually cooked for long.
How is White Truffle different from black truffle?
White Truffle is generally more pungent and is most often served raw, while black truffle has a more robust aroma that holds up better to cooking. They are different truffle varieties, not interchangeable names for the same ingredient.
How can you tell if White Truffle is fresh?
Fresh White Truffle should smell strongly aromatic and feel firm, not wet or mushy. Avoid specimens with soft, rotten-smelling areas, and ask when it was harvested; its distinctive aroma fades quickly after harvest.
Can you freeze White Truffle?
Yes, White Truffle can be frozen, but freezing usually dulls its prized aroma and changes its texture. For the best flavor, use it fresh; if you do freeze it, wrap it tightly and grate it while still frozen.
When is White Truffle in season?
White Truffle is generally harvested in autumn and early winter. The exact season varies with location and weather, so availability can shift from year to year; fresh specimens are most commonly associated with Italy’s Piemonte region.
Can you grow White Truffle at home?
Growing White Truffle at home is very difficult and cannot be reliably achieved in a garden pot. It needs a compatible tree-root partnership and specific soil and environmental conditions, and even a suitable planting may take years without producing truffles.
What can you use instead of White Truffle?
There is no exact substitute for White Truffle’s distinctive aroma. A little black truffle can add an earthy truffle note, but it tastes different; truffle oil can also provide aroma, though many versions use added flavoring rather than actual truffle.
White Truffle Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B5
0.12mg · 2% DV
B2
0.02mg · 2% DV
B3
0.21mg · 1% DV
B1
0.01mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.01mg · 1% DV
Phosphorus
6mg · 1% DV
Iron
0.15mg · 1% DV
Zinc
0.09mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
21mg · 1% DV
Sodium
0.5mg · 0% DV
White Truffle Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off White Truffle
To burn the 3 calories in 1 piece (small) (10 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 White Truffle?
White truffle is a prized underground mushroom, best known from Italy’s Piedmont region and the area around Alba. Its powerful aroma means it is used sparingly, often as a finishing touch rather than as a main ingredient; outside its growing regions, it is usually found at specialist food shops or on restaurant menus.
Chefs shave it thinly over fresh pasta, risotto, eggs or other simply prepared dishes, typically just before serving so its fragrance stays vivid. It tastes earthy and deeply aromatic, and pairs best with mild, buttery foods that do not compete with it. At 31 calories per 100 g, it is light in energy, though its role is mainly to add aroma and flavour. A small amount can lift a simple meal.
How Nutritious Is White Truffle?
Nutrient density
Very high
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
High
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 White Truffle Processed?
NOVA 1
Unprocessed
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 White Truffle Contain Allergens?
No known major allergens
Which Diets Is White Truffle Good For?
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
White Truffle Fat Profile
SATURATED
0.01g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.01g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.02g
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