Dessert
How many calories in French Macarons?
Delicate and colorful meringue-based cookies filled with ganache or cream, known for their light texture and rich flavors.
Per 100 g
460 kcal
Single Macron
69 kcal
(15 g)
| Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|
| 8 g / 100g | 75 g / 100g | 15 g / 100g |
In numbers
Where the calories come from
Protein 7% · Carbs 64% · Fat 29%
Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.
- Single Macron (15 g, 69 kcal) is 3% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
- Burning single macron takes about 17 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).
Compared with similar foods
French Macarons is number 6 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 187 kcal per 100 g.
| Food | kcal / 100 g | Protein / 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Tropical Fruit Smoothie Bowl | 80 | 2 g |
| Mango Lime Sorbet | 120 | 0.5 g |
| Mango Sticky Rice Balls | 200 | 3 g |
| Caramel Apple Nachos | 210 | 1 g |
| Raspberry-Lemon Muffins | 325 | 4.5 g |
| French Macarons | 460 | 8 g |
Nutrition data updated June 12, 2026.
Serving sizes
| Serving | Grams | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Single Macron | 15 g | 69 kcal |
| Box of 6 | 90 g | 414 kcal |
Health score
4/10
Weight loss suitability
Indulge occasionally as they are high in sugar and calories.
Frequently asked questions
- What flavors do French Macarons come in?
- They can be found in various flavors like chocolate, vanilla, pistachio, and fruit.
- Are they gluten-free?
- Yes, they are typically gluten-free as they use ground almonds.
- How many calories are in a French Macaron?
- About 69 calories per macaron.
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