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Macaron at a glance

Glycemic index (est.)
55
low
Glycemic load / serving
6
low
Nutri-Score
B
A best, E worst
NOVA group
4
ultra-processed

French cuisine · Non-Vegetarian · Contains Egg. Serving: 1 macaron (approximately 15 g).

Macaron nutrition per serving

NutrientPer serving
Calories70 kcal
Protein1 g
Carbohydrate10 g
Fiber0 g
Sugars8 g
Added sugars8 g
Fat3 g
Saturated fat1 g
Sodium5 mg

Typical ingredients: almond flour, powdered sugar, egg whites, granulated sugar, food coloring, cream filling (butter, sugar, flavoring)

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Common questions about macaron

How many calories are in macaron?

NutriOptio estimates 70 calories in one serving (1 macaron (approximately 15 g)) of a typical macaron recipe. Your recipe and portion will change this.

Is macaron good for blood sugar?

A serving has an estimated glycemic load of 6, which is low (10 or under is low, 20 or over is high). Portion size and what you eat it with matter. This is general information, not medical advice.

What is the Nutri-Score of macaron?

NutriOptio grades a typical macaron B on Nutri-Score, where A is the best and E the lowest nutritional quality.

Log your own macaron

Your recipe is not the typical one. Photograph your plate or describe it, and NutriOptio grades your actual portion for glycemic load, Nutri-Score and processing.

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How these numbers are made

These are the values the NutriOptio app gave for a typical macaron in October 2026. They are AI estimates and can change as the app is updated; search the dish in the app for its current estimate. Calories and nutrients are NutriOptio's AI estimate for a typical recipe and portion. The glycemic index is NutriOptio's reference value for this dish, estimated from its carbohydrate ingredients; glycemic load is computed from it and the serving's carbohydrate. Home and restaurant versions vary, sometimes a lot. General information, not medical advice.