Napoleon
Napoleon, also known as Mille-feuille, is a classic French pastry whose name translates to 'a thousand leaves,' referring to its many delicate layers of puff pastry. It typically consists of three layers of flaky pastry alternating with two layers of pastry cream, often topped with a fondant icing or a dusting of powdered sugar. Originating in France, it has become a staple in patisseries worldwide.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dessert is high in both carbohydrates and fat, primarily from the buttery pastry and sweet cream fillings. A single serving provides a significant amount of calories, roughly 400-600 kcal, and offers minimal protein but is a source of quick energy from sugars.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbs | 38 g |
| Fat | 24 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 22 g |
| Sodium | 180 mg |
| Calcium | 45 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Potassium | 100 mg |
| Vitamin A | 180 IU |
| Vitamin C | 0.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 60 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg |
| Cholesterol | 55 mg |
Per 1 piece (120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The name 'Napoleon' is a linguistic twist; it's widely believed to be a corruption of the French phrase 'napolitain,' meaning 'Neapolitan,' not a tribute to Napoleon Bonaparte. Nutritionally, its extreme richness comes from the lamination process, where butter is folded into dough repeatedly to create hundreds of distinct, ultra-thin layers.
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