Yorkshire Pudding Calories Calculator
A standard supermarket Yorkshire pudding (20g) contains approximately 59 calories. A large homemade Yorkshire pudding (60g) is approximately 177 calories. They are surprisingly moderate in calories given their comforting richness.
Nutrition Overview
Yorkshire puddings are baked batter puddings made from flour, eggs and milk (a similar batter to pancakes and crepes), cooked in beef dripping or oil in individual cups or a large tin. They are a traditional accompaniment to a British Sunday roast. Despite their impressive size and golden appearance, Yorkshire puddings are relatively moderate in calories — a standard supermarket version (20g) is approximately 59 calories, and a large homemade pudding (60g) is approximately 177 calories. The main calorie contributors are the eggs and fat used in cooking.
How to use this calculator
Enter the total weight of your Yorkshire puddings in grams. Small supermarket Yorkshires weigh approximately 18–22g each; large homemade ones are 50–70g.
Yorkshire Pudding Calories — Breakdown
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Yorkshire pudding (10g) | ~30 kcal | 1g | 0.8g |
| Small supermarket Yorkshire (20g) | ~59 kcal | 2g | 1.6g |
| Medium Yorkshire pudding (35g) | ~103 kcal | 3.5g | 2.8g |
| Large homemade Yorkshire pudding (60g) | ~177 kcal | 6g | 4.8g |
| Giant toad-in-the-hole Yorkshire (with 2 sausages, 200g) | ~480 kcal | 19g | 28g |
| Per 100g (Yorkshire pudding, baked) | ~294 kcal | 10g | 7.9g |
Yorkshire Pudding in a Sunday Roast Context
On its own, a Yorkshire pudding is not a high-calorie item. The context of a full Sunday roast meal is where the calorie count becomes significant. A typical Sunday roast with 2 standard Yorkshires (2 x 59 = 118 kcal), roast beef (250 kcal), roast potatoes (200 kcal), vegetables (80 kcal) and gravy (50 kcal) totals approximately 700–800 calories — a reasonable and satisfying full meal. Adding a starter or dessert takes it significantly higher.
| Meal | Estimated Calories |
|---|---|
| 2 standard Yorkshires (40g total) | ~118 kcal |
| Full Sunday roast: beef + 2 Yorkshires + roasties + veg + gravy | ~700–850 kcal |
| Full Sunday roast with starter + dessert | ~1,200–1,600 kcal |
🥗 Lower Calorie: Stick to 2 small Yorkshires (118 kcal) as part of a balanced roast plate rather than 3–4. The gravy-soaked pudding satisfies without needing multiples.
💪 Higher Protein: Yorkshire pudding batter made with an extra egg and less flour increases the protein per pudding. A large homemade version (60g) provides 6g protein — one of the higher-protein bread-like accompaniments.
🔄 Smarter Swap: Cook Yorkshires in a light spray of oil rather than beef dripping or solid cooking fat. Dripping adds approximately 20–30 calories per pudding absorbed during cooking; a spray adds 3–5 calories.
Burn This Food
To burn ~177 kcal (70 kg adult):
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Brisk walking | ~40 min |
| Jogging | ~20 min |
| Cycling | ~25 min |
| Swimming | ~24 min |
FAQs
How many calories in a Yorkshire pudding?
A small supermarket Yorkshire pudding (20g) contains approximately 59 calories. A medium (35g) is approximately 103 calories. A large homemade Yorkshire pudding (60g) is approximately 177 calories.
Are Yorkshire puddings high in calories?
Per item, Yorkshire puddings are moderate in calories — 59 calories for a standard size. Per 100g they are approximately 294 kcal, which is moderate for a baked batter food. Their image as a rich, indulgent food is more related to their flavour and texture than their actual calorie count.
How many calories in a Yorkshire pudding per 100g?
Yorkshire pudding contains approximately 294 calories per 100g — comparable to bread rolls. The main ingredients (flour, egg, milk) are all moderate in calorie density; the cooking fat absorbed during baking adds some calories depending on quantity used.
How many calories in 2 Yorkshire puddings?
Two small supermarket Yorkshires (2 x 20g) contain approximately 118 calories. Two medium Yorkshires (2 x 35g) are approximately 206 calories. Two large homemade Yorkshires (2 x 60g) are approximately 354 calories.
📊 Data source: USDA FoodData Central and UK food composition data. See Methodology.