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Choux buns are baked pastries made from choux pastry. The figures here describe a homemade recipe, rather than a packaged product. They mainly provide fat and carbohydrate, with some protein. Per 100g, they contain 34g of fat, including 18g of saturated fat, 18g of carbohydrate and 5.3g of protein.

Fat and carbohydrate provide energy, while protein supports the maintenance and repair of body tissues. The saturated fat content is worth noting for people monitoring their saturated fat intake. Ingredients and any fillings or toppings can affect the overall nutritional content, so homemade recipes may vary. Full nutrient figures for this recipe are shown in the tables below.

Nutrition per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Energy

395 kcal

Energy

1638 kJ

Fat

34g

of which saturates

18g

Carbohydrate

18g

of which sugars

0.9g

Fibre

0.8g

Protein

5.3g

Salt

0.31g

Water

45g

Cholesterol

137mg

Vitamins and minerals per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Vitamin C

Trace

Thiamin (B1)

0.07mg

Riboflavin (B2)

0.19mg

Niacin (B3)

0.3mg

Vitamin B6

0.05mg

Vitamin B12

0.9µg

Folate

10µg

Calcium

53mg

Iron

0.8mg

Magnesium

10mg

Phosphorus

86mg

Potassium

99mg

Sodium

122mg

Zinc

0.5mg

Copper

0.04mg

Selenium

7µg

About these figures

Values are per 100g of the food as described (Recipe). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.

Further reading and references

  • Public Health England. McCance and Widdowson's The Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset 2021. GOV.UK.

Article history

The information on this page is written and peer reviewed by qualified clinicians.
  • 3 Nov 2026 | Latest version
  • 3 Nov 2026 | Originally published