Packaged pastries
Packaged pastries are convenient, ready-to-eat baked goods like croissants, cookies, or snack cakes, typically made from flour, sugar, fats (like butter or oil), and eggs or dairy. They are a global phenomenon, with popular examples originating from various culinary traditions, from French-style viennoiserie to American snack cakes.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
These pastries are generally high in carbohydrates and fats, providing a quick source of energy, with a typical serving containing anywhere from 150 to over 400 calories depending on the size and type.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbs | 55 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 25 g |
| Sodium | 380 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Calcium | 40 mg |
| Potassium | 120 mg |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.2 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 2 mg |
| Folate | 50 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 80 mg |
Per 2 pastries (100 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Their cultural uniqueness lies in how they represent a fusion of traditional baking with modern food technology, allowing classic treats to be mass-produced and enjoyed worldwide, though often at the cost of the fresh, artisanal quality.
