FitCiNutrition facts
| Nutrient | 100 g | 1 slice |
|---|---|---|
| kcal | 352 kcal | 387 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g | 6.6 g |
| Carbs | 28 g | 30.8 g |
| Fat | 24 g | 26.4 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 0.6 g |
| Sugar | 21.9 g | 24.1 g |
| Sodium | 261 mg | 287 mg |
Where it stands in its category
San Sebastian Cheesecake ranks #58 of 93 in the Dessert category by calories per 100 g (lowest to highest); the category average is 303 kcal per 100 g, so it is 16% above average. 7% of its calories come from protein; weak as a protein source, pair it with protein.
Burning the 387 kcal in one 1 slice (110 g) takes about 86 minutes of brisk walking (~4.5 kcal/min at 70 kg) or 39 minutes of running (~10 kcal/min).
Where the calories come from
Share of a daily budget
One serving of San Sebastian Cheesecake is 19% of a 2,000 kcal reference day. Find your own number with the calorie calculator.
What to eat instead
- Lower-calorie options in the same category: Cake (350 kcal/100 g), Ring Fritter (350 kcal/100 g), Turkish Delight (350 kcal/100 g)
- More protein for similar calories: Hosmerim Cheese Dessert (8 g/100 g), Kunefe (7 g/100 g), Pistachio Katmer (7 g/100 g)
About this dessert
The "burnt" Basque cheesecake was created at La Viña, a bar in San Sebastián's old town, and became a global café staple in the late 2010s. It has no crust: cream cheese, heavy cream, eggs, sugar and a little flour are baked hot and fast, so the top caramelises while the centre stays soft. One 1 slice (110 g) is 387 kcal with 26.4 g fat and 24.1 g sugar; fat supplies well over half of the energy, which is what makes it so rich.
Portion size is the real variable. Cafés routinely cut 150–180 g slices, which pushes a single serving past 500 kcal; the 110 g slice on this page is a modest home cut.
How it fits in a diet
- Share a slice. Half a café slice with a coffee is a reasonable dessert; a whole one is a meal's worth of calories.
- Bake it lighter at home. Swapping a third of the cream cheese for labneh or strained yoghurt and cutting sugar by a quarter keeps the texture and trims roughly 60–80 kcal per slice.
- Plan it into the day. At 19% of a 2,000 kcal budget it fits comfortably once a week if the rest of the day is normal; it does not fit on top of a large dinner.
- Protein is low (6.6 g per slice), so it will not keep you full; have it after a protein-rich meal rather than as a snack.
FAQ
How does it compare with New York cheesecake?
Similar per gram: both are dense cream-cheese cakes. New York style adds a biscuit crust (more carbs) and is usually served in larger slices, so a typical serving is often higher.
Is the burnt top bad for you?
The dark surface is caramelised sugar and milk proteins from high heat, the same browning as on toast or roasted vegetables. It is a flavour feature, not a health concern at normal consumption.
Can it be made sugar-free?
Yes, erythritol or allulose work in this recipe because sugar's main role here is sweetness rather than structure. Calories drop by about 24.1 × 4 kcal per slice; the fat, and most of the energy, stays.
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