Dutch Beef Croquette (Kroket)
The big sister of the bitterbal and the best-selling fast food from Dutch wall vending machines (FEBO) and cafés: a crunchy cylinder filled with roux sauce and tender, seasoned beef. It has a moderate glycemic index (≈55) and gives a rich, satisfying sense of fullness.
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💡 Smart Nutritional Guidance
Consumption advice
Eat one kroket with a fork alongside a green salad and a little natural mustard, and avoid putting it in a soft white buttered roll (broodje kroket) so you don't double up on refined starch.
Best preparation methods
Choose a kroket made with pure beef (rundvlees) and bake it in an air fryer to reduce the absorbed commercial frying fat, then eat it slowly and enjoy it.
Important Nutritional Note
A fried snack that is dense in calories and sodium; one kroket is plenty to feel full and taste the authentic Dutch flavour without straining your circulatory system.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per typical portion (70 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 250 kcal | 175 kcal |
| Protein | 9 g | 6.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 21 g | 14.7 g |
| Available carbohydrate | 19.5 g | 13.6 g |
| Fat | 14 g | 9.8 g |
| Dietary fibre | 1.5 g | 1 g |
The typical portion is approximate, for comparison purposes.
Comparison & smarter alternatives
Among the foods in Fast food with a glycemic index (10), it ranks 8 (lowest first).
Smart alternatives from the same family:
Frequently asked questions
Is Dutch Beef Croquette (Kroket) good for weight loss?
It can fit a balanced plan with portion control: a 70 g portion gives 175 kcal, and what matters most is your total daily intake and the rest of the meal.
How does Dutch Beef Croquette (Kroket) affect blood sugar?
Its glycemic index is 55 (Low), a clinically reviewed estimate rather than a laboratory measurement. A typical 70 g portion has a glycemic load of 7.5 (Low), so the effect of this portion on blood sugar is limited.
What is the nutritional value of a typical portion of Dutch Beef Croquette (Kroket)?
A typical 70 g portion of Dutch Beef Croquette (Kroket) provides about 175 kcal, 6.3 g protein, 14.7 g carbohydrate, 9.8 g fat and 1 g fibre.
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.