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Pinni is an Asian sweetmeat, described here as a homemade recipe. It mainly provides carbohydrate and fat, with a smaller amount of protein. Per 100g, it contains 60g of carbohydrate, including 41g of sugars, and 31g of fat, including 15g of saturated fat. The nutritional composition of homemade pinni can vary with the ingredients and quantities used.

Carbohydrate and fat provide energy for the body. The sugar and saturated fat content are relevant for people monitoring these in their diet, while the amount eaten affects overall energy intake. Pinni also provides vitamin A, which supports normal vision and immune function. Full nutritional figures for this recipe are shown in the tables below.

Nutrition per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Energy

527 kcal

Energy

2203 kJ

Fat

31g

of which saturates

15g

Carbohydrate

60g

of which sugars

41g

Protein

5.4g

Salt

0.01g

Alcohol

0g

Water

3.5g

Cholesterol

63mg

Vitamins and minerals per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Vitamin A (retinol equivalent)

314µg

Vitamin D

0.3µg

Vitamin E

4.3mg

Vitamin C

0mg

Thiamin (B1)

0.1mg

Riboflavin (B2)

0.1mg

Niacin (B3)

1.2mg

Vitamin B6

0.09mg

Vitamin B12

Trace

Folate

11µg

Calcium

37mg

Iron

1mg

Magnesium

48mg

Phosphorus

124mg

Potassium

160mg

Sodium

4mg

Zinc

0.9mg

Copper

0.23mg

Selenium

2µg

Iodine

11µg

About these figures

Values are per 100g of the food as described (Asian Sweetmeat, 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.
  • 4 Nov 2026 | Latest version
  • 3 Nov 2026 | Originally published