Piononos
Piononos are small, bite-sized pastries from Granada, Spain, consisting of a sponge cake base topped with a meringue swirl and often filled with pastry cream or fruit. They are a beloved traditional sweet, typically enjoyed during local festivals and celebrations.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Piononos are high in carbohydrates and sugar from the sponge cake, meringue, and sweet fillings, with a moderate amount of fat from eggs and any cream. A single serving provides a quick energy boost but is relatively low in protein and fiber.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 250 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbs | 40 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 25 g |
| Sodium | 120 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.15 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3 mcg |
| Calcium | 60 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 80 mg |
| Selenium | 6 mcg |
Per 2 small pastries (approximately 80 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The name 'Pionono' is said to honor Pope Pius IX (Pío Nonno in Spanish), and these pastries are central to the annual Fiestas de los Piononos in Santa Fe, Granada, where they are served in enormous quantities.
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