Milk Chocolate
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Meringue
Crisp on the outside and soft inside, meringue is a delicate dessert made from whipped egg whites and sugar, often baked into cookies or used to top pies.
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1 medium piece
(25 grams – 5 cm / 2″)
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Nutri-Score
Light and airy, meringues are low in fat but high in sugar and contain very few nutrients.
Value per 100 grams & per cup (60g):
380 kcal | 230 kcal
Protein
3 grams | 2 grams
Fats
None
Carbohydrates
90 grams | 55 grams
Fiber
None
Vitamins & Nutrients
- Iron: Essential for blood oxygen transport.
- Selenium: Supports immune function and thyroid health.
Satiety and Feelings
Meringue is light and airy, offering a burst of sweetness but almost no satiety due to the lack of protein and fiber. You may feel hungry again soon after.
What does 100 g look like?
About 4 medium meringue cookies or 1 ⅔ cups crumbled.
What does 2000 | 2500 calories look like?
About 21 cookies or 8 ¾ cups crumbled (525 grams / 1.16 lbs.).
Daily Value per 100 grams %
Selenium
10%
Iron
5%
Fiber
0%
Protein
1%
Carbohydrates
30%
Sodium (Salt)
1%
Total Fat
0%
Saturated Fat
0%
Cholesterol
0%
Sugar ⚠️
90%
Calories
20%
Did you know?
- Meringue originated in Europe, with early recipes dating back to the 1600s.
- The dessert is made by whipping egg whites until stiff and adding sugar gradually.
- Meringue is a base for several desserts, including pavlova, lemon meringue pie, and baked Alaska.
- There are three main types: French, Italian, and Swiss, each with different preparation methods.
Drawbacks ⚠️
- Extremely high in sugar, which can lead to blood sugar spikes and energy crashes.
- Provides minimal nutrition, lacking in fiber, fat, and protein.
- Not very filling, making it easy to overeat.
- Contains raw egg whites in some variations, which may carry a salmonella risk if not cooked.
