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Breaded vegan entrée with plant protein filling
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Plant-based cordon bleu (120 g) has 300 calories. That works out to 250 calories per 100 g. It contains 21.6 g of carbs, 16.8 g of protein, 15.6 g of fat and 3.8 g of fiber. Its 252 mg of Phosphorus covers 36% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 45 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 120 g
300
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
21.6g
· 8% DV
Protein
16.8g
· 34% DV
Fat
15.6g
· 20% DV
Fiber
3.8g
· 14% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 29% · Protein 23% · Fat 48%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 300 kcal | |
| Total fat | 15.6 g | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 2.52 g | 13% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 696 mg | 30% |
| Total carbohydrate | 21.6 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% |
| Protein | 16.8 g | 34% |
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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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 120 g | 300 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 75 g | 188 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 250 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 120 g | 300 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 150 g | 375 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 160 g | 400 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 200 g | 500 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 240 g | 600 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 240 g | 600 kcal |
Calculated from 250 calories per 100 g.
Plant-based cordon bleu is a breaded entrée with a plant-protein filling. Commercial versions are processed foods, and the filling may include a plant-based cheese-style layer or other ingredients depending on the product.
Cook plant-based cordon bleu according to the package directions, using the oven, pan, or appliance recommended for that product. Heat it until the coating is browned and the center is hot; cooking time varies by size and whether it is frozen.
Yes, plant-based cordon bleu can usually be cooked in an air fryer. Arrange the pieces in a single layer and follow the package directions for time and temperature; turning them once helps the coating brown evenly.
Plant-based cordon bleu can echo the savory, breaded style of chicken cordon bleu, but its texture and flavor come from plant protein rather than chicken. The filling and seasoning vary between products, so the resemblance is not exact.
Some plant-based cordon bleu products can be cooked straight from frozen, but others require thawing first. Use the package directions for the specific product, since frozen cooking needs different timing from cooking a thawed piece.
Not always. Plant-based cordon bleu may have a cheese-style filling, but recipes differ and some products use another kind of filling. Check the ingredient list if you want to know whether a particular product contains vegan cheese.
For a crispier plant-based cordon bleu, leave space between pieces and avoid covering them after cooking, which traps steam. An oven or air fryer helps the coating crisp; follow the product instructions rather than overcrowding the cooking surface.
Serve plant-based cordon bleu with a green salad, roasted vegetables, or potatoes. For a lighter plate, make vegetables the main side; grains or a more substantial potato side work well for a heartier meal.
Cooked plant-based cordon bleu keeps for 3–4 days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Refrigerate leftovers promptly and reheat them until the center is hot before serving.
To make plant-based cordon bleu at home, shape a seasoned plant-protein filling around a plant-based cheese-style center if desired, then coat it in breadcrumbs. Bake or pan-cook the pieces until the coating is golden and the filling is hot.
Vitamins
B3
3.36mg · 21% DV
B1
0.22mg · 18% DV
B12
0.36µg · 15% DV
Vitamin E
2.16mg · 14% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
252mg · 36% DV
Selenium
18µg · 33% DV
Sodium
696mg · 30% DV
Copper
0.26mg · 29% DV
Potassium ⭐
288mg · 8% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 300 calories in 1 piece (medium) (120 g):
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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.
Plant-based cordon bleu adapts the European cordon bleu tradition: a filled centre is coated in breadcrumbs and cooked until crisp. Instead of the meat used in the classic dish, this version has a plant-protein filling. It is sold as a convenient prepared entrée, with the exact filling depending on the product.
The contrast of a crunchy outside and a soft centre makes it an easy main course. In Europe it is often served with potatoes or vegetables; elsewhere, pair it with a green salad or grains for a simple meal. It provides plant protein—14 g per 100 g—alongside a breaded coating, so it is more substantial than a plain vegetable side. Baking it according to the pack directions and serving it with fresh vegetables can make for a lighter-feeling plate.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
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.
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.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
✓ 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
SATURATED
2.52g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.12g
POLYUNSATURATED
4.56g
Omega 6:3 ratio 19.6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (19.6:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.