How healthy is panna cotta?
Is panna cotta healthy? Best kept occasional. Panna cotta scores 4/100 on the HowHealthyIs Score: 100 g provides 298 kcal, 302 µg vitamin A and 3.5 g protein. Panna cotta is sweetened cream set with gelatin and flavored with vanilla. It is mostly fat from the cream plus added sugar, so it is rich for its small size and offers little beyond some calcium and vitamin A. Source: standard recipe, USDA FoodData Central ingredients.
Score explained
The score compares nutrient density per 100 kcal across every food we cover (NRF9.3 method). Panna cotta ranks higher than 4% of them.
Counts in favor (% daily value per 100 kcal)
- Vitamin A11%
- Protein2%
- Calcium2%
- Vitamin E1%
- Potassium1%
- Magnesium1%
- Iron0%
- Vitamin C0%
- Fiber0%
Counts against
- Saturated fat28%
- Added sugars7%
- Sodium0%
Raw NRF9.3: 18 minus 35 = -17. The score is not a verdict on whether to eat a food; portion, the whole meal and your own health matter more. Full methodology
How many calories are in panna cotta?
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per portion | %DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy and macronutrients | |||
| Calories | 298 kcal | 343 kcal | |
| Protein | 3.5 g | 4 g | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 13 g | 15 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 13 g | 15 g | |
| Added sugars | 10 g | 11 g | 23% |
| Fat | 26 g | 30 g | 39% |
| Saturated fat | 17 g | 19 g | 97% |
| Omega-3 fats | 0.1 g | 0.1 g | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin A | 302 µg | 347 µg | 39% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4 mg | 0.5 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 µg | 1.6 µg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.7 mg | 0.8 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3 µg | 2.7 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2 µg | 0.2 µg | 9% |
| Folate | 4 µg | 4.7 µg | 1% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium | 68 mg | 78 mg | 6% |
| Iron | <0.1 mg | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 93 mg | 107 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 7.1 mg | 8.2 mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg | 0.3 mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 29 mg | 33 mg | 1% |
Estimated from the standard recipe below, using USDA FoodData Central values for each ingredient. Values rounded.
What is in a standard panna cotta?
We estimate panna cotta from this standard recipe (serves 6, about 700 g cooked), using USDA values for each ingredient. Home and restaurant versions vary. Plain vanilla panna cotta without a fruit or caramel sauce.
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Heavy cream | 500 g |
| Whole milk | 125 g |
| Sugar | 70 g |
| Gelatin powder | 7 g |
| Vanilla extract | 5 g |
Why is panna cotta good for you?
- 347 µg vitamin A in 1 ramekin, 39% of the daily value. Vitamin A contributes to the maintenance of normal vision.
Good ways to use it
- An occasional dessert in a small glass
- Topping with fresh berries instead of a sweet sauce
What should you watch out for?
- High in saturated fat and added sugar.
- Caramel or sweet fruit sauces on top add more sugar.
- Gelatin is made from animal collagen, so it is not vegetarian.
What can you eat instead of panna cotta?
Foods you can use the same way with a higher HowHealthyIs Score.