Chocolate Éclair with Custard
Quick answer
A medium portion of Chocolate Éclair with Custard (80 g) contains 210 kcal, with 18.4 g of net carbohydrates and 4.8 g of protein. Its glycemic index is 65 (Medium) for how fast it raises blood sugar, while its glycemic load per portion is 12 (Medium) for its actual effect.
- Carbs19.2 g36.4%
- Protein4.8 g9.1%
- Fat12.8 g54.5%
- Fibre0.8 g
Percentages of total energy (calories)
An icon of fine French pâtisserie that wins hearts with its lightness: crisp, carefully baked choux pastry filled with velvety custard cream and topped with a rich layer of dark or milk chocolate ganache. The éclair offers a balanced mix of flavours: the fat from butter and eggs and the protein in the custard slow the absorption of its sugars compared with simple sugary sweets, making it a treat you can enjoy mindfully and in moderation on special occasions.
💡 Smart Nutritional Guidance
Consumption advice
Enjoy half or a single éclair as dessert after a complete main meal rich in fibre and leafy greens, and avoid eating it as a light breakfast or on an empty stomach.
Best preparation methods
You can make it at home with low-fat milk and low-calorie natural sweeteners in the custard, and choose dark chocolate (70% or more) for the topping to add antioxidants and cut added sugar.
Important Nutritional Note
Because it combines sugars with saturated fat, people with insulin resistance are advised to check their blood glucose two hours after eating it to see how their body responds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per typical portion (80 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 262 kcal | 209.6 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g | 4.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 24 g | 19.2 g |
| Available carbohydrate | 23 g | 18.4 g |
| Fat | 16 g | 12.8 g |
| Dietary fibre | 1 g | 0.8 g |
The typical portion is approximate, for comparison purposes.
Comparison & smarter alternatives
Among the foods in Sweets & desserts with a glycemic index (54), it ranks 32 (lowest first).
Smart alternatives from the same family:
Frequently asked questions
Does a chocolate éclair fit a weight-loss plan?
It can fit into your eating plan if you count its calories (about 210 kcal per éclair), but it is best kept as an occasional treat while staying within your daily calorie deficit.
How does a chocolate éclair affect blood sugar?
Thanks to the fat and protein in the custard, blood sugar rises more gradually than with liquid sweets, but its medium glycemic load (12) still calls for careful portion control.
How is a chocolate éclair different from other rich pastries?
Choux pastry rises from steam and eggs and is hollow and light compared with fried doughs such as doughnuts, so its carbohydrate density is relatively lower.
Read also
- HbA1c & Insulin Resistance: Comprehensive Clinical GuideArticle
- Prediabetes: How to Stop the Train and Lower Your HbA1cGuide
References & Scientific Sources
- The glycemic index of this food is a clinically reviewed estimate by the WiBo Health medical team, not a laboratory measurement from the International GI Tables (Atkinson 2021). GI bands (low ≤ 55 · medium 56–69 · high ≥ 70) follow: ISO 26642:2010. Food products — Determination of the glycaemic index (GI) and recommendation for food classification. International Organization for Standardization; 2010. www.iso.org/standard/43633.html
- 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
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.