Polvorón
| Macros | per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 520 kcal |
| Protein | 7.0 g |
| Fat | 28.0 g |
| Carbs | 60.0 g |
Polvorón is a traditional shortbread-style confection originating from southern Spain, made primarily from toasted flour, lard, sugar and ground almonds or other nuts. It is most commonly eaten as a festive treat during Christmas, typically sold in individual paper wrappings and crumbled into the mouth whole. Per 100 g, polvorón provides 520 kcal, 7 g of protein, 28 g of fat and 60 g of carbohydrates, of which 22 g are sugars and 3 g are dietary fibre — a profile that reflects its high fat and sugar content from lard and added sweeteners. It contains 180 mg of potassium, 120 mg of sodium and 60 mg of calcium per 100 g. No glycemic index data is available for this food. Polvorón fits vegetarian and Mediterranean dietary patterns.
How many calories in a polvorón?
Polvorón contains 520 kcal per 100 g. A single polvorón typically weighs around 30–40 g, putting one piece at roughly 155–210 kcal.
Is polvorón vegetarian?
Traditional polvorón is made with lard, which is an animal-derived fat, but it contains no meat, making it suitable for some vegetarians depending on their stance on animal fats. The diets data confirms it as vegetarian-compatible. It is not vegan due to the use of lard.
Is polvorón healthy?
Polvorón is a calorie-dense food at 520 kcal per 100 g, with 28 g of fat and 22 g of sugars. It provides modest amounts of potassium (180 mg) and calcium (60 mg) per 100 g, but is primarily an energy-rich confection rather than a nutrient-dense food.
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Macros · per 100 g
| Macros | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 520 kcal |
| Protein | 7.0 g |
| Fat | 28.0 g |
| Carbs | 60.0 g |
| Sugars | 22.0 g |
| Fiber | 3.0 g |
| Fats breakdown | Amount |
|---|---|
| Saturated | 10.0 g |
| Monounsaturated | 13.0 g |
| Polyunsaturated | 3.5 g |
| Cholesterol | 25.0 mg |
| Minerals | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 60.0 mg |
| Iron | 1.8 mg |
| Potassium | 180 mg |
| Sodium | 120 mg |
| Vitamins | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 10.0 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg |