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Marzipan
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Marzipan

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Health Grade

Marzipan is a sweet confection made from ground almonds and sugar, commonly used in European and Middle Eastern pastry, candies and cake decorations. It’s known... Show more

Nutrition Overview

Kcal
459 kcal
Fiber
Fiber
4g
Salt
Salt
0g
Protein
Protein
7g
Fat
Fat
26g
Carbs
Carbs
47g
Sugar
Sugar
47g

Nutrition Quality

Micronutrients
Micronutrients
Low in Selenium
Low
Fat Quality
Fat Quality
Low in Saturated Fat
Fair
Gut Health
Gut Health
High Sugar
Insufficient
Processing
Processing
NOVA 4
Ultra-processed
Electrolytes
Electrolytes
Na:K ratio 0.0
Optimal
Satiety
Satiety
High Calorie Density
Very Low
Vegan
Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Lactose Free
~2,50€/100g
1.1g/ml

Healthy Swaps

C+

Almond Butter (No Added Sugar)

Less Sugar
A-

Unsweetened Almond Meal / Almond Paste

Less Sugar
D-

Date Paste (Natural Fruit-Sweetener)

Less Salt

Found in

Semla (Swedish cream bun)

Semla (Swedish cream bun)

4.1
vegetarian
budget
kid friendly
Cassata Siciliana

Cassata Siciliana

4.0
vegetarian
potluck
holiday/special occasion
Prinsesstårta (Swedish princess cake)

Prinsesstårta (Swedish princess cake)

holiday/special occasion
scandinavian
gourmet

FAQ

Is Marzipan healthy?

Marzipan is rated E- on overall nutritional quality. Best consumed in moderation alongside nutrient-dense foods.

What are the macros in Marzipan?

100g of Marzipan contains 459 kcal, 6.6g protein, 46.9g carbohydrates and 25.7g fat (of which 1.6g saturated), and 3.7g fiber.

What NOVA processing level is Marzipan?

Marzipan is NOVA 4 - Ultra-processed.

Is Marzipan vegan?

Yes, Marzipan is vegan.

Is Marzipan gluten free?

Yes, Marzipan is gluten free.