Chicken Cordon Bleu
Quick answer
A medium portion of Chicken Cordon Bleu (180 g) contains 513 kcal, with 20.2 g of net carbohydrates and 50.4 g of protein.
- Carbs21.6 g16.8%
- Protein50.4 g39.2%
- Fat25.2 g44.1%
- Fibre1.4 g
Percentages of total energy (calories)
How many calories are in cordon bleu?
Cordon bleu is a chicken breast stuffed with cheese (usually Emmental) and a slice of cured meat, coated in breadcrumbs and fried or baked. There are 285 calories per 100 g, and one piece (about 180 g) has about 513 calories, with 50 g of protein and 25 g of fat.
Does cordon bleu raise blood sugar?
There is no published measurement of its glycemic index, so we will not give you a number of our own. Its carbohydrate is low to moderate (about 11 g per 100 g), coming from the breadcrumbs, and the high protein and fat slow absorption. But the fries that usually come with it are what raise the load.
Where are the hidden calories?
- Deep-frying: the breadcrumbs soak up oil.
- The cheese melted in the middle.
- The slice inside: in the original version it is cured pork (ham), and in other versions turkey or beef. If the type of meat matters to you, read the package or ask at the restaurant.
How to eat it smartly
- In the oven or an air fryer instead of deep-frying saves a lot of fat.
- Low-fat cheese and a slice of turkey.
- With a green salad and roasted vegetables instead of fries.
- Half a piece with a big salad is enough.
Lighter alternatives
- Instead of fried cordon bleu with fries: a grilled chicken breast with light cheese on top and a salad.
- If you want the same idea: an oven-baked cordon bleu with a slice of turkey.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per typical portion (180 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 285 kcal | 513 kcal |
| Protein | 28 g | 50.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 12 g | 21.6 g |
| Available carbohydrate | 11.2 g | 20.2 g |
| Sugar | not available | — |
| Fat | 14 g | 25.2 g |
| Dietary fibre | 0.8 g | 1.4 g |
| Glycemic index | Not available | |
| Glycemic load | Not available | |
| Insulin index | not tested | |
The typical portion is approximate, for comparison purposes.
Comparison & smarter alternatives
It provides 9.8 g of protein per 100 kcal, ranking 49 of 72 in Meat, fish & eggs (highest first).
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in a piece of cordon bleu?
285 calories per 100 g, and one piece (about 180 g) has about 513 calories.
Is cordon bleu suitable for weight loss?
The fried version, not really. But baked in the oven, with light cheese and turkey, and with a salad, it becomes a reasonable choice.
What meat is inside cordon bleu?
Originally cured pork (ham), and some versions use turkey or beef. Read the package or ask.
Does cordon bleu raise blood sugar?
There is no published measurement of its index. Its carbohydrate comes from the breadcrumbs, and the fries served with it raise the load.
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References & Scientific Sources
- There is no published glycemic index measurement for cordon bleu, and no comparable measured food that can be relied on for an estimate.
- Definition of available carbohydrate and glycemic load: FAO/WHO. Carbohydrates in human nutrition: report of a joint FAO/WHO expert consultation. FAO Food and Nutrition Paper 66. Rome; 1998. www.fao.org/4/w8079e/w8079e00.htm
Medically reviewed by Dr. Wassim Habib | Founder, WiBo Health · 31 October 2026
Disclaimer: This guidance is for nutritional lifestyle orientation and does not constitute a diagnostic medical device under EU Regulation MDR 2017/745.