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Malasada at a glance

Glycemic index (est.)
65
medium
Glycemic load / serving
13
medium
Nutri-Score
C
A best, E worst
NOVA group
3
processed

International cuisine · Non-Vegetarian · Contains Egg. Serving: 1 malasada (approximately 50 g).

Malasada nutrition per serving

NutrientPer serving
Calories150 kcal
Protein3 g
Carbohydrate20 g
Fiber0 g
Sugars6 g
Added sugars6 g
Fat7 g
Saturated fat4 g
Sodium150 mg

Typical ingredients: all-purpose flour, sugar, yeast, milk, butter, eggs, salt, vanilla extract, oil (for frying)

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Common questions about malasada

How many calories are in malasada?

NutriOptio estimates 150 calories in one serving (1 malasada (approximately 50 g)) of a typical malasada recipe. Your recipe and portion will change this.

Is malasada good for blood sugar?

A serving has an estimated glycemic load of 13, which is medium (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 malasada?

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

Log your own malasada

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 malasada 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.