Panzarotti
Panzarotti are a beloved Italian street food from the Puglia region, essentially small, fried calzones. These savory turnovers are typically made with a soft, yeasted dough and filled with a simple yet flavorful mixture of tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese, sometimes with the addition of other ingredients like ham or ricotta. They are a popular snack or light meal, often enjoyed hot and fresh from street vendors or bakeries.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
As a fried, dough-based food, panzarotti are high in carbohydrates and fat, with a moderate amount of protein from the cheese. A single, medium-sized panzarotto can range from 300 to 500 calories, providing energy primarily from refined carbs and fats, while offering calcium and some vitamins from the tomato and cheese filling.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 14 g |
| Carbs | 36 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
| Calcium | 180 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Potassium | 220 mg |
| Vitamin A | 120 µg |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.8 µg |
| Phosphorus | 150 mg |
| Selenium | 18 µg |
Per 1 piece (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, panzarotti are a quintessential example of Pugliese street food, often enjoyed during festivals and as a quick, satisfying bite. Nutritionally, they are a dense source of energy, and their popularity highlights the Italian tradition of transforming simple, affordable ingredients into a deeply satisfying and portable meal.
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