Alfajores
| Macros | per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 5.5 g |
| Fat | 20.0 g |
| Carbs | 62.0 g |
Alfajores are sandwich cookies of Spanish-Arab origin, widely popular across Latin America — particularly in Argentina, Peru and Chile — typically consisting of two soft, crumbly shortbread rounds held together with dulce de leche and often coated in chocolate, powdered sugar or coconut. A single alfajor can weigh anywhere from 30 g to 80 g depending on the style, making portion context important. Per 100 g, alfajores provide 450 kcal, 5.5 g of protein, 20 g of fat and 62 g of carbohydrates, of which 38 g are sugars and 1.5 g is dietary fibre. They contain 160 mg of sodium, 130 mg of potassium and 40 mg of calcium per 100 g, along with 90 mcg of vitamin A and 0.2 mcg of vitamin B12. No glycemic index data is available for this food. Alfajores are suitable for vegetarian diets.
How many calories are in an alfajor?
Alfajores contain 450 kcal per 100 g. A typical single alfajor weighs around 50 g, which works out to approximately 225 kcal per piece, though this varies by brand and size.
How much sugar is in alfajores?
Alfajores contain 38 g of sugars per 100 g, which accounts for the majority of their 62 g total carbohydrate content. Most of that sugar comes from the dulce de leche filling and any chocolate or sugar coating.
Are alfajores suitable for a vegan diet?
Alfajores are not listed as vegan-friendly — they are only suitable for vegetarian diets. Traditional recipes include dairy-based dulce de leche, butter in the dough and sometimes milk chocolate coating, all of which contain animal-derived ingredients.
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approximateMacros · per 100 g
| Macros | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 5.5 g |
| Fat | 20.0 g |
| Carbs | 62.0 g |
| Sugars | 38.0 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Fats breakdown | Amount |
|---|---|
| Saturated | 11.0 g |
| Monounsaturated | 6.5 g |
| Polyunsaturated | 1.0 g |
| Cholesterol | 65.0 mg |
| Minerals | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 40.0 mg |
| Iron | 1.0 mg |
| Potassium | 130 mg |
| Sodium | 160 mg |
| Vitamins | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 90.0 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.20 mcg |