Viennese Apple Strudel
Austrian apple strudel (Apfelstrudel) is the imperial pastry roll filled with apples spiced with cinnamon, raisins and nuts inside wafer-thin layers of dough. It has a low glycemic index (clinically reviewed estimate ≈55), as the fibre of the apples and nuts improves its balance.
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💡 Smart Nutritional Guidance
Consumption advice
Enjoy a small piece as a festive dessert after a protein-rich lunch, dusted with real cinnamon instead of icing sugar.
Best preparation methods
The secret of a healthy strudel is filling the roll generously with natural apples and walnuts and using very thin layers of filo pastry with light brushes of butter.
Important Nutritional Note
The natural cinnamon in the filling helps improve insulin response, and the fat of the walnuts slows the absorption of the natural sugars in the apples and raisins.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per typical portion (100 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 245 kcal | 245 kcal |
| Protein | 3.2 g | 3.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 42 g | 42 g |
| Available carbohydrate | 39.5 g | 39.5 g |
| Fat | 7.2 g | 7.2 g |
| Dietary fibre | 2.5 g | 2.5 g |
The typical portion is approximate, for comparison purposes.
Comparison & smarter alternatives
Among the foods in Sweets & desserts with a glycemic index (27), it ranks 7 (lowest first).
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Frequently asked questions
Is apple strudel suitable for people managing their blood sugar?
Its glycemic index sits at the 55 limit (low); it is much better than rich cakes, but watch the amount of raisins and added sugar.
What is the nutritional value of a 100 g portion of apple strudel?
The portion contains about 245 kcal, 3 g of protein, 7 g of fat and around 42 g of moderately digested carbohydrate.
Is the vanilla sauce served with it harmful?
Commercial custard sauce is high in added sugar and sharply raises the calories and glycemic index; it is better to skip it and eat the strudel plain.
Reviewed by the WiBo Health medical team · Last reviewed 13 October 2026
Disclaimer: This guidance is for nutritional lifestyle orientation and does not constitute a diagnostic medical device under EU Regulation MDR 2017/745.