Basic French Tart Dough/Pate Brisee (Dorie Greenspan) Recipe

Basic French Tart Dough/Pate Brisee (Dorie Greenspan) has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, very high-fat and high-protein content.

The food contains 123.8g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very high in complex carbs and average in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. With 23.1 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's low MUFA and low PUFA.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a very high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

It belongs to French cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Dessert.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Basic French Tart Dough/Pate Brisee (Dorie Greenspan) has been given a composite ranking of 2, and sparingly.