To choose a mini brioche before exercise, start by checking the weight of each one, then compare the recipe and nutritional values for the amount you plan to eat. Carrefour France lists the Harrys Mini Tressée at 35 g, Brioche Pasquier gives a 40 g portion for its Briochettes, and eight Carrefour Original Mini-Gâches weigh 360 g in total, or around 45 g each. So the word ‘mini’ doesn’t necessarily mean the same portion size.
If you want to take just one piece with you before a workout, a stated weight per brioche makes it easier to choose. Carrefour France lists the Harrys Mini Tressée at 35 g; Brioche Pasquier gives a 40 g portion for its Briochettes.
A small pack doesn’t tell you everything about the ingredients or nutritional values. Compare the information per 100 g, then check the figures for the portion you’re considering, if they’re provided.
Before choosing a brioche, check the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the pack you buy. The Harrys and Brioche Pasquier recipes featured here include wheat and eggs; other allergens vary by product.
For a snack before exercise, start by deciding how much you want to take with you. You can then use the label to compare recipes where each piece may have a different weight.
| What matters | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Portion weight | The weight per piece or portion, as well as the number of pieces in the pack. | I want to plan to take one piece with me rather than judge by its small appearance. Around 36% of consumers prioritise a defined portion. |
| Nutritional values | Energy, carbohydrates and sugars per 100 g, then for the amount you plan to eat. | If I’m comparing two snacks before a workout, I want to know what quantity the figures relate to. Around 29% of consumers prioritise checking nutritional values. |
| Recipe | The ingredients list, fat and sugars per 100 g. | A mini-gâche made with butter and crème fraîche isn’t the same recipe as a plain briochette, so I also choose according to my preferences. Around 21% of consumers put ingredients first. |
| Allergens | Allergens listed in the ingredients and any relevant ‘may contain’ warnings for your circumstances. | If I need to avoid an ingredient, checking the pack matters more than the brioche’s size. For around 14% of consumers, checking allergens is the main priority. |
Carrefour France lists one Harrys Mini Tressée at 35 g and eight Carrefour Original Mini-Gâches at 360 g in total, or around 45 g each. Brioche Pasquier gives a 40 g portion for its Briochettes.
Check the weight per piece. If it isn’t listed, only work out an average weight from the pack if both its net weight and the number of pieces are clearly stated.
Pearl sugar, butter and crème fraîche set the recipes featured here apart. A smaller piece doesn’t necessarily have lower nutritional values.
Read the ingredients and compare the nutritional information per 100 g before checking the figures for the portion you plan to eat.
The Harrys and Brioche Pasquier products featured here list wheat and eggs; other ingredients and possible traces vary by product.
If you need to avoid an allergen, check the ingredients list and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the pack you buy, even if you’re already familiar with the brand.
The Mini Tressée with pearl sugar is an individually wrapped brioche that’s easy to take with you. Carrefour France lists each piece at 35 g.
For its Briochettes, the manufacturer gives a 40 g portion and provides the corresponding nutritional values.
The all-butter Mini-Gâches with crème fraîche come in a pack of eight, weighing 360 g in total, or around 45 g per piece.
This selection features savoury brioche bites with ham and Emmental. They need to be kept in the freezer and cooked before you take them with you. They’re different from the sweet, ready-to-eat mini brioches mentioned above.
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Worth considering if you prefer a savoury bite and can store it in the freezer, then cook it before eating. The box contains nine pieces, weighing 115 g in total. Follow the cooking instructions on the pack; the information provided recommends cooking in a preheated oven at 200 °C for 12 minutes. As the weight of each bite isn’t specified, counting the pieces won’t give you an exact portion size. The product contains wheat, milk and eggs, so check the pack if you need to avoid these allergens.
Compare energy, carbohydrates, sugars, fat, protein and salt per 100 g, then adjust these figures to the portion you plan to eat. For foods that require a nutrition declaration, France’s DGCCRF states that it must be given per 100 g or 100 ml.
No: they differ in weight and recipe. Carrefour France lists the Harrys Mini Tressée at 35 g and 127 kcal; Brioche Pasquier lists a 40 g portion of Briochettes at 143 kcal. Compare the other nutritional values and the ingredients too.
Read the ingredients list on the pack you buy and check any ‘may contain’ warnings that are relevant to you. In France, the DGCCRF states that allergenic ingredients must be highlighted on the label.
Check the date on the pack and follow the storage instructions given for that product. A frozen brioche bite that needs cooking should be stored and prepared differently from a ready-to-eat brioche.