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How many calories in
rugelach?

Rugelach runs 472 calories per 100g, with 47g of carbs (mostly sugar) and 30g of fat. Calorie-dense — most desserts in this range fit best as planned treats rather than impulse picks.

472
kcal · 100g
5g
Protein
47g
Carbs
30g
Fat
Servings

Common serving sizes.

Calories scale with portion. Here's how a typical rugelach serving translates in your tracker:

Serving
Calories
Protein
3 oz (85g)
401 kcal
4.2g
4 oz (113g)
533 kcal
5.6g
1 cup (~150g)
708 kcal
7.5g
In your day

What 472 calories means.

Calorie-dense and fatty — 30 g of fat per 100g means small portions add up fast, so weigh it rather than eyeballing.

Share of a 2,000-kcal day
24%
per 100g · 1.1g protein per 100 kcal
Time to burn it off
🚶 Walking90 min
🏃 Running46 min
🚴 Cycling51 min
Estimated for a 70 kg / 154 lb adult
Comparison

Rugelach vs. similar foods.

How rugelach stacks up on calories and protein against foods people commonly compare it to:

Food
Calories
Protein / 100 kcal
Rugelach
472 kcal / 100g
1.1g
470 kcal / 100g
1.1g
470 kcal / 100g
1.3g
469 kcal / 100g
2.8g
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FAQ

Quick answers.

How many calories in rugelach?

Rugelach has approximately 472 calories per 100g. A typical serving — 3 oz (85g) — comes in at 401 calories.

How much protein is in rugelach?

5g of protein per 100g. That puts rugelach at roughly 1.1g of protein per 100 calories — a useful lens when comparing to other sweets sources.

How do I log rugelach accurately?

The simplest method: weigh it on a kitchen scale, then enter grams in your tracker. With Spotwell, you can skip the scale — point the camera at the plate and the AI estimates the portion in a few seconds. Adjust the value if it looks off.

Is rugelach good for weight loss?

It depends on your overall calorie target. Rugelach is calorie-dense at 472 kcal per 100g, so portion control matters more than with low-cal foods.