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Brioche (bun)

Brioche (bun)

Glycemic Index Glycemic Load
70
32.9

The glycemic index (GI) of brioche (bun) equals to 70, which classifies it as a high GI food. The glycemic load (GL) of brioche (bun) is equal to 32.9, which classifies it as a high GL food.


Nutrition Facts
Calories (kcal) 236
Carbohydrates (g) 47.0
Proteins (g) 5.0
Fats (g) 4.0

100 grams of brioche (bun) contain 236 kcal (987 kJ), 5.0 grams of proteins, 47.0 grams of carbohydrates, and 4.0 grams of fats.


Brioche buns are a type of enriched bread made from flour, eggs, milk and butter. They have a soft texture and sweet taste due to sugar or honey added during preparation. Brioche buns can be used for many dishes including breakfast sandwiches, burgers, sliders or simply enjoyed as toast with preserves. Nutritionally speaking brioche buns contain some healthy elements such as protein from the egg content and carbohydrates which provide energy but they also feature high amounts of fat because of the added butter that is part of its recipe. With respect to calories per serving it varies depending on size but an average small bun contains approximately 150-200 kcal while large ones reach up to 350-400 kcal each one. The pros in consuming brioché buns include their delicious flavor when served fresh out the oven combined with other ingredients like cheese; plus they’re easy to make at home so you can control what goes into them by choosing healthier alternatives for some ingredients (low-fat dairy products). On the downside though if not consumed responsibly these types of pastries could lead you over your daily recommended calorie intake since even a single bun might pack enough calories without having any essential nutrients attached; additionally eating too much sugary food may increase risk factors associated with diabetes and heart disease among others conditions related to metabolic syndrome .

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