Profiteroles with Warm Chocolate Sauce
Quick answer
A medium portion of Profiteroles with Warm Chocolate Sauce (85 g) contains 253 kcal, with 23.1 g of net carbohydrates and 3.8 g of protein. Its glycemic index is 58 (Medium) for how fast it raises blood sugar, while its glycemic load per portion is 13.4 (Medium) for its actual effect.
- Carbs23.8 g37.2%
- Protein3.8 g6%
- Fat16.1 g56.8%
- Fibre0.7 g
Percentages of total energy (calories)
Cheerful classic French choux puffs that bring a luxurious feeling of warmth: these small puffs are lightly filled with pastry cream (custard) or light ice cream and crowned with a warm, glossy chocolate sauce poured over just before serving. Their small individual size makes portion control easy and flexible compared with large slices of cake, and the warm chocolate gives a strong sense of satisfaction with the smallest possible amount.
💡 Smart Nutritional Guidance
Consumption advice
Stick to two small puffs and ask for the chocolate sauce on the side so you can dip them yourself; this noticeably reduces the added sugar.
Best preparation methods
Replacing the usual ice-cream filling with whipped vanilla Greek yogurt and cacao nibs raises the protein and lowers the calories noticeably.
Important Nutritional Note
Ready-made chocolate sauce in restaurants may contain glucose syrup or high-fructose corn syrup, so ask about the ingredients or make it at home with pure cocoa and a little milk.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per typical portion (85 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 298 kcal | 253.3 kcal |
| Protein | 4.5 g | 3.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 28 g | 23.8 g |
| Available carbohydrate | 27.2 g | 23.1 g |
| Fat | 19 g | 16.1 g |
| Dietary fibre | 0.8 g | 0.7 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 15 (lowest first).
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Frequently asked questions
Are profiteroles a good choice on a diet?
Their big advantage is easy portioning: one puff (about 85 kcal) lets you enjoy the luxurious flavour without derailing your daily goals.
How does the chocolate sauce affect the glycemic index?
The sauce adds fast-absorbed sugar, but the butter and eggs in the choux puffs limit how sharply glucose spikes, so the index stays in the medium range (58).
Which is better for energy levels: profiteroles on their own or after a meal?
Always have them after a balanced meal with protein and fibre to avoid the slump that follows sweets (a sugar crash).
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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.