How many calories are in one shio pan?
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You spot them behind the glass — small, golden, glistening with coarse salt on top. Maybe you've seen them in Tokyo. Or maybe you're just curious what all the fuss is about.
A plain shio pan runs roughly 242–280 kcal per piece (60–80 g). [SOURCE: CalForLife.com — 242 kcal/60g; TH nutrition community — 220 kcal/~80g]
That number alone doesn't tell the whole story. Read on for where it comes from, what's inside, and why it's a reasonable choice at a Thai bakery.
What Is a Shio Pan — and What's Inside
Shio Pan (塩パン) means "salt bread" in Japanese. The defining feature is a butter piece wrapped inside the dough, not mixed into the batter. As it bakes, the butter melts from within — creating that signature juicy crumb. On the outside: a thin crispy crust with coarse salt crystals on top.
The ingredient list is short: wheat flour, water, yeast, a little sugar, a little salt, pure butter (inside), and coarse salt on top. No preservatives, no unnecessary additives.
At Yummy Yim in Nong Prue, Pattaya, we bake them fresh every day, close to the original Japanese method.
Shio Pan Nutrition — The Numbers
Plain shio pan (~60–80 g per piece):
| Nutrient | Per piece |
|---|---|
| Energy | 242–280 kcal [SOURCE: CalForLife.com — 242 kcal/60g; TH nutrition community — 220 kcal/~80g] |
| Protein | ~5–6 g |
| Carbohydrates | ~30–32 g |
| Fat | ~9–10 g (butter piece inside accounts for ~70–90 kcal, ~10–15 g) [SOURCE: calculated from USDA butter data, TH nutrition community] |
Filled variants (cream cheese and bacon, ham and cheese, sausage and cheese) run 350–480 kcal per piece depending on filling.
Plain shio pan is a reasonable middle-ground choice — moderate calories, decent protein, no sugary filling. Compared to chocolate pastries or heavy cakes, it's a better everyday option. Everything in moderation beats cutting it out completely. For those watching calories, a plain shio pan with butter inside is a more balanced pick than most convenience-store snacks.
Top 3 Filled Variants
Three most ordered at Yummy Yim:
- Red Bean & Butter — 45 ฿. Sweet red bean paste with a butter piece. Most popular among Thai customers.
- Cream Cheese & Bacon — 59 ฿. Rich cream cheese, real bacon bits, salty-savoury-sweet. Notably, this is the one that most often appears in expat orders — a consistent top pick for long-term residents in Pattaya.
- Matcha & Red Bean — 59 ฿. Green tea and red bean together.
Order links:
Browse all variants: Bakery Fast Delivery
How to Order
Retail: 1–10 pieces ready in ~30 min (in stock); 11–20 pieces ~1 hour (stock check first). Restock in batches of 40–50 when below 20.
Wholesale (50+): 2–3 days advance notice.
Order channels:
- Messenger / LINE — fastest response
- Grab / Bolt — delivery across Pattaya, free for orders ≥200 ฿ within ~3 km
- Pick up in Nong Prue — fresh from the oven
Store: walk-in until 16:00 daily (closed Wed). Online orders until 18:00 Mon–Sat, 16:00 Sun. Promo: 10 pieces of same flavour = 1 extra free.