Calories in Brioche
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Brioche contains 427 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 piece (77 g) provides about 329 kcal.
Roughly 58% of its calories come from fat, with 34% from carbohydrates and 8% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in doughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries on FoodFactly, where the median is 376 kcal per 100 g across 64 foods.
100 g provides 39% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1), 30% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A and 30% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9).
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 427 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 27.5 g | 35% |
| Saturated fat C | 14.3 g | 72% |
| Cholesterol C | 174 mg | 58% |
| Sodium C | 437 mg | 19% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 36.3 g | 13% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.5 g | 5% |
| Total sugars C | 3.1 g | |
| Protein C | 9 g | 18% |
| Vitamin A C | 269 µg | 30% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.9 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K C | 2.3 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.47 mg | 39% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.34 mg | 26% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 3.1 mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.065 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) C | 119 µg | 30% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.25 µg | 10% |
| Choline C | 80.1 mg | 15% |
| Calcium C | 44 mg | 3% |
| Iron C | 2.9 mg | 16% |
| Magnesium C | 17 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus C | 121 mg | 10% |
| Potassium C | 130 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 0.79 mg | 7% |
| Copper C | 0.073 mg | 8% |
| Selenium C | 15 µg | 27% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 8%
- Carbohydrates 34%
- Fat 58%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein9 gin the top quarter of doughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries (median 5.9 g)
- Fiber1.5 gbelow the median for doughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries (median 1.8 g)
- Sugars3.1 gin the lowest quarter of doughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries (median 21.1 g)
- Fat27.5 gin the top quarter of doughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries (median 19.4 g)
- Saturated fat14.3 gin the top quarter of doughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries (median 5.6 g)
- Sodium437 mgin the top quarter of doughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries (median 304 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water25.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.4 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.007 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.001 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 1.2 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.6 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.42 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.25 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.57 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.65 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 2.1 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 6.9 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 2.4 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 5.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.11 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.031 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.38 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.034 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.012 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 50 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 135 µg |
| Retinol C | 265 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 1 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 6 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 25.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 41 µg |
| Folate, food C | 50 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fritter, corn | 404 | 7.4 g | 33.6 g | 27.1 g |
| Waffle, plain, fast food / restaurant | 428 | 8.2 g | 38.9 g | 26.4 g |
| Pastry, puff, custard or cream filled, iced or not iced | 410 | 5.7 g | 30.1 g | 29.7 g |
| Waffle, whole grain, fast food / restaurant | 421 | 8.6 g | 36.2 g | 26.9 g |
| Fritter, plain | 378 | 6.6 g | 27.5 g | 26.9 g |
| Muffin, cheese | 367 | 9.7 g | 30.5 g | 23 g |
| Danish pastry, with cheese | 374 | 8 g | 37.2 g | 21.9 g |
| Biscuit, cheese | 374 | 8.7 g | 38.8 g | 20.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in brioche?
100 g of brioche has 427 kcal. 1 piece (77 g): about 329 kcal.
How much protein is in brioche?
Brioche contains 9 g of protein per 100 g (18% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 6.9 g in 1 piece (77 g). About 8% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other doughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries, that is among the highest quarter (median 5.9 g).
How many carbs are in brioche?
Brioche has 36.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.5 g of fiber and 3.1 g of sugars.
How much fat is in brioche?
Brioche contains 27.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 14.3 g is saturated (72% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does brioche contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Thiamin (B1) (39% DV), Vitamin A (30% DV), Folate (B9) (30% DV), selenium (27% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (26% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in brioche?
100 g contains 437 mg of sodium, 19% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2707682. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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