Dutch Cheese Soufflé (Kaassoufflé)
Quick answer
A medium portion of Dutch Cheese Soufflé (Kaassoufflé) (70 g) contains 203 kcal, with 16.7 g of net carbohydrates and 6.6 g of protein. Its glycemic index is 60 (Medium) for how fast it raises blood sugar, while its glycemic load per portion is 10 (Low) for its actual effect.
- Carbs17.5 g34.9%
- Protein6.6 g13.3%
- Fat11.5 g51.8%
- Fibre0.8 g
Percentages of total energy (calories)
Kaassoufflé is one of the most popular meat-free options in Dutch snack bars and a go-to for people who do not eat meat. It is a rectangular pocket of thin dough coated in crisp breadcrumbs, filled with a dense Dutch cheese filling. When fried, the dough puffs up and the filling turns into hot melted cheese. Nutritionally, though, it combines refined starch (25g of carbohydrate) with the saturated fat of cheese (16.5g of fat), giving 290 kcal per 100g (about 203 kcal per piece).
💡 Smart Nutritional Guidance
Consumption advice
One 70g piece is enough as a snack or side; it is meat-free, but not a low-calorie diet food.
Best preparation methods
Do not bite into a kaassoufflé straight out of the fryer: the cheese inside stays extremely hot and can burn the roof of your mouth and tongue. Wait two minutes and open it at one end to let it cool.
Important Nutritional Note
Kaassoufflé contains wheat flour and cow’s milk cheese, so it is not suitable for coeliac disease or wheat allergy, nor for a milk protein allergy or severe lactose intolerance.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per typical portion (70 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 290 kcal | 203 kcal |
| Protein | 9.5 g | 6.6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 25 g | 17.5 g |
| Available carbohydrate | 23.8 g | 16.7 g |
| Fat | 16.5 g | 11.5 g |
| Dietary fibre | 1.2 g | 0.8 g |
The typical portion is approximate, for comparison purposes.
Comparison & smarter alternatives
Among the foods in Fast food with a glycemic index (29), it ranks 19 (lowest first).
Smart alternatives from the same family:
Frequently asked questions
Is Dutch Cheese Soufflé (Kaassoufflé) good for weight loss?
It can fit a balanced plan with portion control: a 70 g portion gives 203 kcal, and what matters most is your total daily intake and the rest of the meal.
How does Dutch Cheese Soufflé (Kaassoufflé) affect blood sugar?
Its glycemic index is 60 (Medium), a clinically reviewed estimate rather than a laboratory measurement. A typical 70 g portion has a glycemic load of 10 (Low), so the effect of this portion on blood sugar is limited.
What is the nutritional value of a typical portion of Dutch Cheese Soufflé (Kaassoufflé)?
A typical 70 g portion of Dutch Cheese Soufflé (Kaassoufflé) provides about 203 kcal, 6.6 g protein, 17.5 g carbohydrate, 11.5 g fat and 0.8 g fibre.
Is Dutch kaassoufflé halal and suitable for vegetarians?
It contains no meat and many people choose it as a halal-friendly option at the snack bar, but check that the cheese is made with vegetarian or microbial rennet and that the frying oil is not shared with pork products.
What is the glycemic index of kaassoufflé?
Its glycemic index is medium (60): the white dough and breadcrumbs raise blood sugar, while the fat and protein of the cheese slow absorption a little. The glycemic load of one piece is about 10.
Is the cheese inside a kaassoufflé real Gouda or processed cheese?
It is usually a blend of Gouda with emulsifying salts, water and starch so it stays molten and does not dry out during frying, which explains its distinctive runny texture.
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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.