Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked
Whole food · Baked Products
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Baked puff pastry is a golden, shatteringly crisp pastry with hundreds of delicate, airy layers that melt on the tongue. Its rich, buttery flavor comes from a high fat content, creating a luxurious mouthfeel that is both light and indulgent. Nutritionally, it is an energy-dense food, packing over 550 calories and nearly 40 grams of fat per 100 grams.
Calorie split: 5% protein · 33% carbs · 62% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love puff pastry for its incredible versatility and the satisfying, flaky crunch it adds to any dish. It transforms simple ingredients into elegant meals, from savory tarts to sweet pastries, making it a beloved staple in both home kitchens and professional bakeries.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
Due to its high fat and refined carbohydrate content, it can cause rapid blood-sugar spikes and is not ideal for those monitoring their intake. To counteract this, pair it with protein or fiber-rich foods (like a savory filling with vegetables and cheese) and practice strict portion control by enjoying smaller servings.
Key benefits
- Provides a quick and dense source of energy
- Excellent base for both sweet and savory fillings
- Creates a light, flaky texture in baked goods
- Adds a rich, buttery flavor to dishes
- Highly versatile for home and professional baking
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The classic puff pastry dough is folded and rolled at least 6 times, creating 729 distinct layers of dough and butter before baking.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 7.4 g |
| Energy | 558 kcal |
| Energy | 2335 kj |
| Protein | 7.4 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 38.5 g |
| Ash | 1.0 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 45.7 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.5 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.75 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 10.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 2.6 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 16.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 60.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 62.0 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 253 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.54 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.12 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.49 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 24.5 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.00 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.32 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.26 mg |
| Niacin | 3.8 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.02 mg |
| Folate, total | 55.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 46.0 ug |
| Folate, food | 9.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 87.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 6.2 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0.00 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 1.0 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 39.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.55 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0.00 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 16.3 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 5.5 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.04 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 4.0 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 1.4 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 8.8 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.08 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 8.7 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.07 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 22.2 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 19.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 2.6 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.00 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
| Tryptophan | 0.09 g |
| Threonine | 0.20 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.28 g |
| Leucine | 0.51 g |
| Lysine | 0.14 g |
| Methionine | 0.13 g |
| Cystine | 0.17 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.37 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.20 g |
| Valine | 0.31 g |
| Arginine | 0.26 g |
| Histidine | 0.16 g |
| Alanine | 0.23 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.30 g |
| Glutamic acid | 2.6 g |
| Glycine | 0.26 g |
| Proline | 0.88 g |
| Serine | 0.36 g |
FAQ
What makes puff pastry puff up?
The high butter content creates steam when baked, which pushes the many thin layers of dough apart, creating the signature flaky texture.
Can I use puff pastry for savory dishes?
Absolutely! It's perfect for savory tarts, pot pies, and appetizers like cheese straws or sausage rolls.
How should I store leftover baked puff pastry?
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Reheat in a low oven (300°F/150°C) for 5-10 minutes to restore crispness.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 5.58 kcal/g · 5% calories from protein · 1.5 g fiber · 0.8 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 4.08 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.