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Schnitzel at a glance

Glycemic index (est.)
35
low
Glycemic load / serving
10
low
Nutri-Score
C
A best, E worst
NOVA group
2
processed culinary ingredients

German & Austrian cuisine · Contains Gluten · Non-Vegetarian. Serving: 100 g.

Schnitzel nutrition per serving

NutrientPer serving
Calories300 kcal
Protein20 g
Carbohydrate30 g
Fiber2 g
Sugars1 g
Added sugars0 g
Fat15 g
Saturated fat3 g
Sodium600 mg

Typical ingredients: Chicken breast, breadcrumbs, flour, eggs, salt, pepper, oil (for frying)

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Common questions about schnitzel

How many calories are in schnitzel?

NutriOptio estimates 300 calories in one serving (100 g) of a typical schnitzel recipe. Your recipe and portion will change this.

Is schnitzel good for blood sugar?

A serving has an estimated glycemic load of 10, which is low (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.

What is the Nutri-Score of schnitzel?

NutriOptio grades a typical schnitzel C on Nutri-Score, where A is the best and E the lowest nutritional quality.

Log your own schnitzel

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.

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How these numbers are made

These are the values the NutriOptio app gave for a typical schnitzel 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.