Compote for Porridge or Yogurt Parfaits
Compote for Porridge or Yogurt Parfaits is a fruit-based sauce made by simmering chopped fruits with sugar, water, and sometimes spices until soft and syrupy. It typically features seasonal fruits like apples, pears, berries, or stone fruits and is a popular topping in European and North American breakfasts. The dish is designed to add natural sweetness and texture to plain porridge, yogurt, or pancakes.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This compote is primarily a source of carbohydrates from fruit sugars and added sweeteners, with minimal fat or protein. It provides dietary fiber, vitamin C (if using citrus or berries), and antioxidants, with a typical serving containing around 100-150 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 120 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Carbs | 30 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 25 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Potassium | 200 mg |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin K | 5 mcg |
| Copper | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg |
| Folate | 15 mcg |
| Magnesium | 10 mg |
Per 1/2 cup (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, compote has roots in medieval European preservation techniques, allowing families to enjoy fruit year-round. Nutritionally, it offers a way to enhance plain, high-fiber or high-protein foods like oatmeal or Greek yogurt without relying on processed sugars.
