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Meat puff pastry (friand)
The meat friand is a fast-food item, usually made of a minced meat filling wrapped in puff pastry and baked until golden. Small, practical and filling, it comes in several versions depending on the meat used (beef, pork, poultry) and the seasoning. You will find it in bakeries, in deli counters and at snack chains. Nutritionally, the meat friand provides around 354 kcal per 100 g, with a decent amount of protein (9.59 g) but also a lot of fat (22.6 g). Enjoyed for being indulgent and filling, it can fit into a balanced diet now and then, as long as you choose your accompaniments carefully.
Macronutrient breakdown
Nutrition table per 100 g
| Calories | 354 kcal |
| Kilojoules | 1470 kJ |
| Protein | 9,6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 27,3 g |
| Fat | 22,6 g |
| Fibre | 1,7 g |
Micronutrients per 100 g
All measured nutrients, ranked by share of the daily reference intake.
- Omega-6 LA1,95 g20 %
- Zinc1,49 mg15 %
- Iron1,65 mg12 %
- Selenium5,63 µg10 %
- Potassium199 mg10 %
- Copper0,09 mg9 %
- Omega-3 ALA0,18 g9 %
- Manganese0,16 mg8 %
See the other 6 nutrients
- Phosphorus38,8 mg6 %
- Magnesium18,6 mg5 %
- Iodine7,1 µg5 %
- Calcium15,6 mg2 %
- DHA0 g1 %
- EPA0 g0 %
Anses Ciqual 2025. Source: Anses, 2025, Ciqual food composition table
Tips
The meat friand remains a rich snack to enjoy in moderation. Here is how to make the most of it without unbalancing your plate.
How to eat a meat friand. Stick to a reasonable portion, ideally one friand with a generous green salad or raw vegetables to add the fibre missing from the product (1.63 g per 100 g). Adding vegetables improves fullness and the overall balance of the meal. You can serve it warm, straight from the oven, rather than reheating it several times, to keep its flaky texture. For storage, keep it in the fridge and eat it quickly, as puff pastry and meat filling are both perishable.
Nutritional values and points to watch. With 354 kcal, 9.59 g of protein, 22.6 g of fat and only 27.3 g of carbohydrate per 100 g, the friand offers a good protein intake but a high calorie density linked to the fat in the puff pastry. If you are watching your weight, eat it less often and avoid pairing it with chips or fatty sauces such as mayonnaise, which quickly add up. A small amount of ketchup is lighter.
What are the alternatives? If you are looking for similar options in the same category, explore the Breads family and compare with the meat turnover, which has a fairly similar profile. Varying your protein sources, for example with chicken breast, lets you keep the enjoyment while watching your intake.
Tips for active people. Thanks to its protein, the friand can help out as a snack after a strength session, but its high fat content slows digestion: avoid it just before training. For recovery, it is better to combine a leaner source of protein with complex carbohydrate to replenish glycogen. The friand suits maintenance or a controlled bulk better than a cutting phase, where its calorie density is harder to manage.
- Always serve it with vegetables or a salad.
- Keep an eye on the amount of sauce you add.
- Keep it for occasional eating within a varied diet.
- Bake it rather than adding extra frying.
In short, the meat friand is an indulgent treat that has its place from time to time, to be enjoyed sensibly according to your goals.