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Sweet choux pastry with cream filling and yellow glaze
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Yellow éclair (75 g) has 242 calories. That works out to 322 calories per 100 g. It contains 29.9 g of carbs, 3.9 g of protein, 12.1 g of fat and 0.5 g of fiber. Its 8.4 µg of Selenium covers 15% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 75 g
242
KCAL / 75G
Carbs
29.9g
· 11% DV
Protein
3.9g
· 8% DV
Fat
12.1g
· 16% DV
Fiber
0.5g
· 2% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 49% · Protein 6% · Fat 45%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 242 kcal | |
| Total fat | 12.1 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 6.15 g | 31% |
| Trans fat | 0.11 g | |
| Sodium | 173 mg | 8% |
| Total carbohydrate | 29.9 g | 11% |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Protein | 3.9 g | 8% |
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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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 75 g | 242 kcal |
| 1 piece (half) | 38 g | 122 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 45 g | 145 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 75 g | 242 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 322 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 110 g | 354 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 140 g | 451 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 150 g | 483 kcal |
Calculated from 322 calories per 100 g.
A yellow éclair is an elongated choux pastry filled with cream and topped with a yellow-colored glaze. The yellow coating distinguishes it visually from the more familiar chocolate-topped éclair, while the filling and flavor can vary by bakery.
The topping on a yellow éclair is usually a sugar glaze or fondant colored yellow, sometimes with added flavoring. Recipes vary, so the color alone does not tell you whether it is lemon-flavored or simply sweet.
A yellow éclair is commonly filled with pastry cream, often flavored with vanilla. Bakeries may use whipped-cream mixtures or other flavored fillings instead, so the exact filling is not fixed by the yellow topping.
To make yellow éclairs, pipe choux pastry into long strips and bake until set and dry, then cool and fill them with pastry cream. Finish with yellow sugar glaze or fondant. Let the shells cool fully before filling so the cream does not soften them.
Store a yellow éclair covered in the refrigerator because its cream filling is perishable. For the best texture, eat it within a day or so; the glaze and pastry can become sticky or soft as they sit.
Yes, yellow éclairs can be frozen, but thawing may soften the pastry and make the glaze damp. Freeze them in an airtight container and thaw in the refrigerator. For better texture, freeze unfilled choux shells and add the cream and glaze later.
Choux pastry for a yellow éclair can collapse if the shell is underbaked and still contains too much moisture. Bake until the shells are firm and dry, and avoid opening the oven early, since a sudden temperature change can also make them deflate.
A yellow éclair is still an éclair: it uses the same general choux-pastry form, but has a yellow topping rather than the chocolate glaze often associated with French éclairs. Its filling and exact decoration depend on the bakery or recipe.
Fill a yellow éclair only after the choux shell has cooled completely, and keep the finished pastry refrigerated. If you are preparing them ahead, store the shells separately and fill them closer to serving time to preserve their texture.
Serve a yellow éclair with unsweetened coffee or tea to balance its sweet glaze and cream filling. It also works as part of a pastry assortment; keep it chilled until close to serving so the filling stays firm.
Vitamins
B2
0.14mg · 11% DV
B12
0.24µg · 10% DV
Vitamin A
78.75µg · 9% DV
Biotin
2.33µg · 8% DV
Minerals
Selenium
8.4µg · 15% DV
Phosphorus
79mg · 11% DV
Iodine
14µg · 9% DV
Sodium
173mg · 8% DV
Potassium ⭐
84mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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A yellow éclair is a French-inspired pastry made from baked choux dough, filled with cream and finished with a yellow glaze. Éclairs are a familiar sight in French patisseries, while versions like this are also sold in bakeries around the world; the filling and glaze can vary from one shop to another.
The shell is light, the centre soft and creamy, and the topping sweet. Enjoy it as a small dessert with coffee or tea, or as part of a pastry selection. It is mainly a sweet, energy-dense treat rather than a substantial source of protein or fibre. For a lighter serving, share one or pair a smaller portion with unsweetened tea or coffee.
Low
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Low
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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.
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.
Contains these allergens:
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
SATURATED
6.15g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.3g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.42g
Omega 6:3 ratio 21.2:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (21.2:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.