What is a pão de queijo?

It's a traditional Brazilian cheese bread made from tapioca flour.

Are they gluten-free?

Yes, they are naturally gluten-free.

Keep them in an airtight container. Reheat before serving.

Dairy

Deliciously chewy and cheesy bites made with tapioca flour and cheese.

Per 100 g

330 kcal

1 piece

165 kcal

(50 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
10 g / 100g	40 g / 100g	15 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 12% · Carbs 48% · Fat 40%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1 piece (50 g, 165 kcal) is 8% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 piece takes about 40 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Brazilian Cheese Bread is number 6 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 202 kcal per 100 g.

Nutrition data updated June 12, 2026.

6/10

Enjoy these in moderation due to their higher fat content.

What is a pão de queijo?: It's a traditional Brazilian cheese bread made from tapioca flour.
Are they gluten-free?: Yes, they are naturally gluten-free.
How do you store leftovers?: Keep them in an airtight container. Reheat before serving.

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