Prepared and Processed / Dairy Products
Cream puff
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 293kcal / 2530kcal (11%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 5.4 g/ 71g (7%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 7.5 g/ 42g (17%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 50.9 g/ 348g (14%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0.45 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.06%) |
Vit B1 | 0.1 mg/ 1mg (8%) |
Vit B2 | 0.09 mg/ 1mg (6%) |
Vit B3 | 0.8 mg NE/ 16mg NE (5%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 60 mg/ 750mg (8%) |
Phosphorus | 77 mg/ 700mg (11%) |
Iron | 1.6 mg/ 12mg (13%) |
Sodium | 278 mg/ 1500mg (18%) |
Allergen Info
Eggs
Milk
Wheat
Gluten
What is this food?
Cream puff is a sweet pastry (usually choux dough filled with cream). Per 100 g, it’s about 293 kcal and is rich in carbohydrates and fat, with some sugar.
Why it matters to health
Cream puffs can fit into a balanced day, but they’re best enjoyed in reasonable portions because they’re higher in calories, sugar (23.1 g), saturated fat (2.86 g), and sodium (278 mg). The good side: they provide energy for your daily activities, and the fat helps make the pastry satisfying. For heart and overall health, keeping saturated fat and sodium in check matters, especially if you also eat other salty or rich foods in the same day.
Healthier tips
- Use it as a snack (not a full meal). If you have 3 meals plus 1–2 snacks, keep cream puff to a small serving and pair it with something that adds fiber and volume (e.g., fruit or yogurt).
- Balance the rest of the day: choose lighter, less salty meals and snacks so sodium doesn’t add up.
- Watch the sugar: if you’re having cream puff, consider skipping other sweet drinks/desserts that day.
- Try portion control: instead of 100 g, aim for a smaller piece and enjoy it slowly.
Common Filipino dishes
Cream puffs, leche flan, halo-halo, bibingka, ensaymada
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