Yorkshire Pudding: Calories, Nutrition and Health Benefits

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One large homemade Yorkshire pudding (about 65 g) has roughly 176 calories, 15 g of carbohydrate, 6 g of protein and 10.1 g of fat. A small frozen pudding is far lighter at about 55 calories, so size and oil decide the number.

Quick Nutrition Facts

Per 1 large homemade Yorkshire pudding (about 65 g)

Nutrient	Amount
Calories	176 kcal
Protein	6g
Carbohydrates	15g
Fiber	0.7g
Sugars	1g
Fat	10.1g
Sodium	59 mg

Macronutrient Breakdown

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NUTRITIONIST'S INSIGHT

A Yorkshire pudding is a batter of flour, egg and milk baked in hot oil, so the calories come from two places: flour starch and the oil it soaks up. The BBC Good Food recipe gives 176 kcal per large pud, and published recipes run from 128 to 197 kcal depending on tin size and how much oil is used. A frozen pudding of about 19 g is only 55 kcal, which is why two sources can look 3 times apart. Protein is a modest 6 g from the eggs and milk, and fiber is low at 0.7 g. The things to watch are the number on the plate (3 or 4 large puds is 530 to 700 kcal before gravy and roast) and the salt in gravy rather than in the pudding itself.

Myth Busters

MYTH #1: Yorkshire puddings are always a high-calorie food.

TRUTH: It depends on size. A frozen pudding of about 19 g is 55 kcal, James Martin's recipe is 128 kcal, and a large homemade pud is 176 to 197 kcal. A plate of three or four large ones adds up, but one is moderate. Aunt Bessie's 10 Glorious Golden Yorkshire Puddings 190g (label nutrition); Best Yorkshire puddings recipe (nutrition per pud, 8 large puds); James Martin's Yorkshire puds recipe (128 kcal per pud); Mary Berry's Yorkshire pudding recipe (197 kcal per serving)

MYTH #2: The batter is mostly fat.

TRUTH: The batter is flour, egg and milk with no added fat. The 10.1 g of fat per large pud is mostly oil absorbed in the hot tin, and only about 2 g is saturated fat. Using less oil in each hole lowers it. Best Yorkshire puddings recipe (nutrition per pud, 8 large puds); Fat: the facts

MYTH #3: Frozen Yorkshire puddings are healthier than homemade.

TRUTH: Per pudding they have fewer calories, but only because they are smaller. Per 100 g the frozen version has 287 kcal and 12 g of fat, close to a homemade pud at about 270 kcal per 100 g, so the saving comes from eating a smaller pudding. Aunt Bessie's 10 Glorious Golden Yorkshire Puddings 190g (label nutrition); Best Yorkshire puddings recipe (nutrition per pud, 8 large puds)

MYTH #4: Yorkshire pudding has no nutritional value.

TRUTH: The eggs and milk give about 6 g of protein per large pud, and the flour supplies starch for energy. The gaps are fiber (0.7 g) and, with generous oil, fat. Whole-wheat flour and less oil improve both. Best Yorkshire puddings recipe (nutrition per pud, 8 large puds); Starchy foods and carbohydrates

NutriScore by Health Goals

Health Goal	NutriScore	Why This Score?
Weight Loss		One large pud at 176 kcal is easy to fit, but fiber is only 0.7 g so it is not very filling and people usually eat several. Count them as a side and keep to one or two. Best Yorkshire puddings recipe (nutrition per pud, 8 large puds); Aunt Bessie's 10 Glorious Golden Yorkshire Puddings 190g (label nutrition)
Blood Sugar Control		15 g of refined-flour carbohydrate per large pud is a moderate load, and the fat and egg slow it a little. A plate of three or four reaches 45 to 60 g of carbohydrate, so count the whole number. Best Yorkshire puddings recipe (nutrition per pud, 8 large puds); Starchy foods and carbohydrates; International Tables of Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load Values: 2008
Heart Health		Only about 2 g of saturated fat per pud and 59 mg of sodium is a fair profile. The NHS advises limiting saturated fat, and the oil, dripping and salty gravy served with it are what raise the risk. Best Yorkshire puddings recipe (nutrition per pud, 8 large puds); Fat: the facts
Muscle Gain		6 g of protein per large pud from egg and milk is useful but small. It works as a side to roast beef, chicken or sausages rather than a protein source on its own. Best Yorkshire puddings recipe (nutrition per pud, 8 large puds)
Digestive Health		Made with refined white flour, a large pud gives 0.7 g of fiber. The NHS recommends whole-grain starchy foods for fiber, so whole-wheat flour and roast vegetables on the plate help. Best Yorkshire puddings recipe (nutrition per pud, 8 large puds); Starchy foods and carbohydrates

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Blood Sugar Response to Yorkshire Pudding

One large pud has about 15 g of carbohydrate from refined flour, 0.7 g of fiber and 10.1 g of fat, with egg protein alongside. Expect a small to moderate rise of about 30 to 35 mg/dL that peaks around 45 minutes and settles within 2.5 hours. A plate of three or four puds with roast potatoes and gravy is a much bigger carbohydrate load and a higher peak. This is a modeled estimate from the carbohydrate, fiber and fat content, not a measured trace for this recipe. Best Yorkshire puddings recipe (nutrition per pud, 8 large puds); Starchy foods and carbohydrates; International Tables of Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load Values: 2008

Estimated Blood Sugar Response (1 large pud, about 65 g)

Modeled estimate for a person without diabetes, not a measured trace. Individual responses vary with pudding size, how many you eat, what else is on the plate and activity.

How to flatten the spike

Count the number of puddings, since 3 or 4 large ones is 45 to 60 g of carbohydrate before the roast potatoes.
Eat the meat and vegetables first and the pudding last, so protein and fiber are already in your stomach.
Fill half the plate with greens, carrots or cabbage to add fiber that the refined-flour batter lacks.
Try whole-wheat flour for half the plain flour to raise fiber and slow the rise a little.
Take a 10 to 15 minute walk after the meal to blunt the peak.

Cultural Significance

Yorkshire pudding comes from northern England, with the first printed recipe in 1737 as 'a dripping pudding', cooked under roasting meat to catch the fat. It was traditionally served as a first course with gravy to fill people up before the more expensive meat, and today it is a fixed part of a British Sunday roast. The Royal Society of Chemistry once said a proper one should rise at least 10 cm, which started a long-running debate. The same batter is baked in one large tin for toad-in-the-hole, and frozen puddings are sold in most UK supermarkets for a quick roast dinner.

Compare & Substitute

Yorkshire Pudding vs Similar Foods

Nutrient	Frozen Aunt Bessie's Yorkshire pudding, 1 pudding (about 19 g)	James Martin's Yorkshire pud, 1 pud	Homemade pud with reduced-fat milk and 1 tsp oil per hole, 1 pud (estimated)
Calories	55 kcal	128 kcal	125 kcal
Protein	1g	4g	5.5g
Carbohydrates	7.5g	14g	14.5g
Fat	2.3g	6g	5g

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in a Yorkshire pudding?

A large homemade pud has about 176 calories (BBC Good Food, 1 of 8). Other recipes give 128 kcal (James Martin) and 197 kcal (Mary Berry). A small frozen Aunt Bessie's pudding of about 19 g has 55 calories.

How many calories are in 100 g of Yorkshire pudding?

Frozen Aunt Bessie's puddings are 287 kcal per 100 g. A large homemade pud at about 65 g and 176 kcal works out to roughly 270 kcal per 100 g, but the baked weight is an estimate.

How many carbs are in a Yorkshire pudding?

A large homemade pud has about 15 g of carbohydrate, with 1 g of sugar and 0.7 g of fiber. A small frozen pudding has 7.5 g.

Is Yorkshire pudding healthy?

One pud is a moderate side with 6 g of protein and about 2 g of saturated fat. It is low in fiber, and the usual plate of several puds with gravy adds a lot of calories and salt, so portion count is what matters.

Can I eat Yorkshire pudding on a diet?

Yes, as one or two puddings alongside lean meat and plenty of vegetables. Three or four large puds can use 530 to 700 calories on their own, so count how many you plate.

Are Yorkshire puddings high in fat?

A large homemade pud has 10.1 g of fat, mostly absorbed cooking oil, and about 2 g of it is saturated. A frozen pudding has 2.3 g of fat. Using less oil in each tin hole lowers this.

Is Yorkshire pudding suitable for diabetes?

Count the carbohydrate, about 15 g per large pud, toward your daily total. Eating fewer puds, putting vegetables and meat on the plate and checking your own glucose response with your care team is the reliable approach.