Kaiserschmarrn Shredded Pancake
Kaiserschmarrn (the Austrian 'emperor's' shredded pancake) is the favourite sweet of the Alps: a thick, fluffy pancake torn up in the pan, caramelised with butter and raisins and served with plum compote. It has a medium glycemic index (clinically reviewed estimate ≈64) and is a rich sweet meal best shared.
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💡 Smart Nutritional Guidance
Consumption advice
A large, tempting dish: always share it with two or three people after a walk or a day of skiing, and don't eat it as a meal on its own.
Best preparation methods
The egg whites are whipped like meringue to give it a cloud-like texture; using oat flour and less sugar in the pan makes a homemade version that is gentler on insulin.
Important Nutritional Note
High in protein thanks to the many eggs in the batter, but the white wheat flour and caramelised sugar raise the total glycemic load of the dish.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per typical portion (150 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 260 kcal | 390 kcal |
| Protein | 7.5 g | 11.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 38 g | 57 g |
| Available carbohydrate | 36.5 g | 54.8 g |
| Fat | 8.8 g | 13.2 g |
| Dietary fibre | 1.5 g | 2.2 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 13 (lowest first).
Smart alternatives from the same family:
Frequently asked questions
Does Kaiserschmarrn raise blood sugar quickly?
Yes, to a medium degree (≈64), because the starch and caramel are digested quickly, so people with diabetes should be careful with it.
How many calories are in a typical 150 g portion of Kaiserschmarrn?
The portion provides about 390 kcal, 11 g of protein, 13 g of fat and around 57 g of carbohydrate and sugars.
How does the accompanying plum compote soften its effect?
Natural, unsweetened plum compote (Zwetschkenröster) is rich in fibre and in sorbitol (a natural sugar alcohol), both of which slow absorption and support digestion.
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.