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Crepe Suzette Calories
Classic French dessert crepe with orange-butter-sugar sauce
In season: Winter · Spring
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Crepe Suzette (110 g) has 270 calories. That works out to 245 calories per 100 g. It contains 34.3 g of carbs, 5.3 g of protein, 12.2 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 9.9 µg of Selenium covers 18% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Crepe Suzette Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 110 g
270
KCAL / 110G
Carbs
34.3g
· 12% DV
Protein
5.3g
· 11% DV
Fat
12.2g
· 16% DV
Fiber
1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 51% · Protein 8% · Fat 41%
Crepe Suzette nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (110 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 270 kcal | |
| Total fat | 12.2 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 5.94 g | 30% |
| Trans fat | 0.22 g | |
| Sodium | 185 mg | 8% |
| Total carbohydrate | 34.3 g | 12% |
| Fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 5.3 g | 11% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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How Many Calories in 1 Medium Crepe Suzette?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 110 g | 270 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 80 g | 196 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 245 kcal |
| ½ cup (medium) | 120 g | 294 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 150 g | 368 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 180 g | 441 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 220 g | 539 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 588 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 260 g | 637 kcal |
Calculated from 245 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Crepe Suzette
What is Crepe Suzette?
Crepe Suzette is a French dessert of thin crepes served in a warm orange-butter-and-sugar sauce, often flavored with orange liqueur. The crepes are folded or rolled and briefly warmed in the sauce before serving.
How do you make Crepe Suzette?
Make thin crepes, then cook butter, sugar, and orange juice together in a pan to form the sauce. Add orange zest and, if desired, orange liqueur; fold the crepes into the sauce and warm them briefly.
Is Crepe Suzette French?
Yes. Crepe Suzette is associated with French cuisine and is traditionally made with crepes and an orange-flavored butter sauce. Several stories explain its beginnings, so its exact origin is not firmly established.
Why is Crepe Suzette flambéed?
Flambéing Crepe Suzette creates a dramatic tableside presentation and briefly heats the liqueur in the sauce. It is optional: the dessert can be cooked and served without setting it alight.
What alcohol is used in Crepe Suzette?
Crepe Suzette is commonly flavored with an orange liqueur such as Grand Marnier or Cointreau. Recipes vary, and you can leave out the liqueur or use orange juice instead for an alcohol-free version.
What makes Crepe Suzette different from a regular crepe?
A regular crepe is a thin pancake that can be served plain or with many fillings. Crepe Suzette is specifically finished in a warm orange, butter, and sugar sauce, often with orange liqueur.
Can you make Crepe Suzette ahead of time?
Yes, you can cook the crepes ahead and refrigerate them covered, then make the sauce and warm the crepes just before serving. Crepe Suzette tastes best freshly combined; reheat leftovers gently in a pan.
What do you serve with Crepe Suzette?
Crepe Suzette is usually served warm on its own, with the orange sauce spooned over the crepes. A scoop of vanilla ice cream or a little fresh orange can complement it without masking the citrus flavor.
Why is it called Crepe Suzette?
The name is linked to the French name Suzette, but accounts of how the dessert received it differ. Popular origin stories are repeated, yet none is confirmed well enough to treat as definitive.
Can Crepe Suzette be made without flambéing?
Yes, Crepe Suzette works perfectly well without flambéing. Cook the orange-butter sauce and folded crepes in the pan as usual, then serve them warm; lighting the dish is a presentation choice, not a cooking requirement.
Crepe Suzette Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Biotin
4.4µg · 15% DV
B2
0.15mg · 12% DV
Vitamin C
10.45mg · 12% DV
Vitamin A
101.2µg · 11% DV
Minerals
Selenium
9.9µg · 18% DV
Phosphorus
86mg · 12% DV
Sodium
185mg · 8% DV
Iron
1.21mg · 7% DV
Potassium ⭐
130mg · 4% DV
Crepe Suzette Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Crepe Suzette
To burn the 270 calories in 1 piece (medium) (110 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Crepe Suzette?
Crepe Suzette is a classic French dessert: thin crepes served in a glossy sauce of orange juice and zest, butter and sugar. Traditional versions warm the sauce in the pan, sometimes adding liqueur and flambéing it before serving.
The crepes stay soft beneath the rich, tangy-sweet citrus sauce. In France it is often prepared as a special restaurant dessert, while English-speaking diners may encounter it at French restaurants or make it for a celebratory meal. It is mainly a source of carbohydrates and fat, with about 245 kcal per 100 g. For a lighter serving, use less sauce and pair it with fresh orange segments rather than extra cream.
How Nutritious Is Crepe Suzette?
Nutrient density
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Satiety score
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
Is Crepe Suzette Processed?
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Does Crepe Suzette Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Crepe Suzette Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Crepe Suzette Fat Profile
SATURATED
5.94g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.52g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.99g
Omega 6:3 ratio 14.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (14.3:1).
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