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Croque Monsieur has an estimated glycemic index of 58 (range 52 to 65), which is medium, and a glycemic load of 22 per serving (high). NutriOptio estimates one serving (1 sandwich (approximately 200 g)) at 450 calories, with 20 g protein, 40 g carbohydrate and 25 g fat.
French cuisine · Contains Gluten · Non-Vegetarian. Serving: 1 sandwich (approximately 200 g).
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 20 g |
| Carbohydrate | 40 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugars | 2 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fat | 25 g |
| Saturated fat | 15 g |
| Sodium | 800 mg |
Typical ingredients: White bread, ham, Gruyère cheese, butter, milk, flour, nutmeg, salt, pepper
| Dish | GL / serving | kcal / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Crepe Suzette | 21 | 250 |
| Galette | 19 | 250 |
| Tarte Tatin | 18 | 250 |
| Paris Brest | 16 | 350 |
| Tarte Aux Fruits | 16 | 250 |
NutriOptio estimates 450 calories in one serving (1 sandwich (approximately 200 g)) of a typical croque monsieur recipe. Your recipe and portion will change this.
A serving has an estimated glycemic load of 22, which is high (10 or under is low, 20 or over is high). Portion size and what you eat it with matter. This is general information, not medical advice.
NutriOptio grades a typical croque monsieur C on Nutri-Score, where A is the best and E the lowest nutritional quality.
Your recipe is not the typical one. Photograph your plate or describe it, and NutriOptio grades your actual portion for glycemic load, Nutri-Score and processing.
Open the NutriOptio web appThese are the values the NutriOptio app gave for a typical croque monsieur in October 2026. They are AI estimates and can change as the app is updated; search the dish in the app for its current estimate. Calories and nutrients are NutriOptio's AI estimate for a typical recipe and portion. The glycemic index is NutriOptio's reference value for this dish, estimated from its carbohydrate ingredients; glycemic load is computed from it and the serving's carbohydrate. Home and restaurant versions vary, sometimes a lot. General information, not medical advice.
