
Pastel de nata
| Macros | per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 310 kcal |
| Protein | 6.0 g |
| Fat | 16.0 g |
| Carbs | 37.0 g |
Pastel de nata is a Portuguese egg custard tart made with a flaky puff pastry shell and a creamy, lightly caramelised custard filling, typically served warm and dusted with cinnamon. Originally from Lisbon, it is now found across Portugal, Brazil and wherever Portuguese culinary traditions have spread, usually eaten as a breakfast pastry or café snack. Per 100 g, pastel de nata provides 310 kcal, 6 g of protein, 16 g of fat and 37 g of carbohydrates, of which 18 g are sugars, with only 0.5 g of dietary fibre. It contains 140 mg of sodium, 100 mg of potassium and 55 mg of calcium per 100 g, along with 110 mcg of vitamin A and 0.5 mcg of vitamin B12, both reflecting the egg and dairy content of the custard. No glycemic index data is available for this product. Suitable for vegetarian dietary patterns.
How many calories in a pastel de nata?
Pastel de nata contains 310 kcal per 100 g. A single tart typically weighs around 60–70 g, putting one piece at roughly 185–215 kcal.
How much fat is in a pastel de nata?
Pastel de nata contains 16 g of fat per 100 g, coming primarily from the butter-laminated pastry and the egg-and-cream custard filling. A single tart of around 65 g would contribute approximately 10 g of fat.
Is pastel de nata vegetarian?
Yes, pastel de nata is suitable for vegetarians, as its ingredients — eggs, cream or milk, sugar and pastry — contain no meat or fish. It is not suitable for vegans due to its egg and dairy content.
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approximateMacros · per 100 g
| Macros | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 310 kcal |
| Protein | 6.0 g |
| Fat | 16.0 g |
| Carbs | 37.0 g |
| Sugars | 18.0 g |
| Fiber | 0.50 g |
| Fats breakdown | Amount |
|---|---|
| Saturated | 7.5 g |
| Monounsaturated | 6.0 g |
| Polyunsaturated | 1.5 g |
| Cholesterol | 130 mg |
| Minerals | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 55.0 mg |
| Iron | 1.0 mg |
| Potassium | 100 mg |
| Sodium | 140 mg |
| Vitamins | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 110 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.50 mcg |