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Chocolate cronut Calories
Chocolate-filled or chocolate-topped fried laminated pastry, high in sugar and fat
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Chocolate cronut (95 g) has 428 calories. That works out to 450 calories per 100 g. It contains 45.1 g of carbs, 5.5 g of protein, 24.7 g of fat and 2 g of fiber. Its 10.5 µg of Selenium covers 19% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Chocolate cronut Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 95 g
428
KCAL / 95G
Carbs
45.1g
· 16% DV
Protein
5.5g
· 11% DV
Fat
24.7g
· 32% DV
Fiber
2g
· 7% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 42% · Protein 5% · Fat 53%
Chocolate cronut nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (95 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 428 kcal | |
| Total fat | 24.7 g | 32% |
| Saturated fat | 10.45 g | 52% |
| Trans fat | 0.24 g | |
| Sodium | 304 mg | 13% |
| Total carbohydrate | 45.1 g | 16% |
| Fiber | 2 g | 7% |
| Protein | 5.5 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 Chocolate cronut?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 95 g | 428 kcal |
| 0.25 piece (quarter) | 24 g | 108 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 48 g | 216 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 60 g | 270 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 95 g | 428 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 450 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 130 g | 585 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 160 g | 720 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 190 g | 855 kcal |
Calculated from 450 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Chocolate cronut
What is a chocolate cronut?
A chocolate cronut is a fried, ring-shaped pastry made from laminated croissant-style dough, with chocolate filling, topping, or both. Its layers are flaky like a croissant, while its shape and cooking method recall a doughnut.
Why is it called a cronut?
“Cronut” combines “croissant” and “doughnut,” describing the pastry’s layered dough and doughnut-like shape. The original Cronut was created by pastry chef Dominique Ansel in New York in 2013.
Is a chocolate cronut fried or baked?
A chocolate cronut is fried, not baked like a croissant. Frying gives the laminated dough a browned exterior, while its layers remain distinct; the chocolate filling or topping is usually added after cooking.
What is inside a chocolate cronut?
The filling varies by bakery: a chocolate cronut may contain chocolate pastry cream, ganache, or another chocolate cream, or it may have no filling and rely on a chocolate coating. Ask the bakery if you need to know which version it sells.
How is a chocolate cronut different from a chocolate doughnut?
A chocolate cronut uses laminated, croissant-style dough, whereas a typical chocolate doughnut uses a softer, less layered dough or batter. Both may be fried and chocolate-topped, but the cronut’s defining feature is its flaky layers.
How do you make a chocolate cronut at home?
To make a chocolate cronut, laminate and chill croissant dough, cut it into rings, proof and fry the pieces, then add chocolate filling or coating. The repeated folding and resting take time; shortcuts with ready-made pastry will not produce the classic layered texture.
What is the best way to serve a chocolate cronut?
Serve a chocolate cronut fresh, when its fried layers are at their crispest. Coffee or unsweetened tea pairs well with its rich chocolate flavor, and it can be served as a bakery-style dessert or shared as a sweet snack.
How long does a chocolate cronut stay fresh?
A chocolate cronut is best eaten on the day it is made because the crisp exterior softens as it sits. If it has a perishable cream filling, refrigerate it rather than leaving it at room temperature.
Can you reheat a chocolate cronut?
Yes, you can briefly warm a chocolate cronut in a low oven to refresh its exterior. Avoid overheating it: chocolate coating can melt, and a microwave tends to soften the flaky layers rather than crisp them.
Can you freeze a chocolate cronut?
Yes, a chocolate cronut can be frozen in an airtight wrap, though thawing may leave its layers less crisp. Let it thaw at room temperature and warm it briefly in an oven before serving; chocolate toppings may soften or melt.
Chocolate cronut Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B1
0.21mg · 18% DV
B2
0.17mg · 13% DV
Vitamin A
114µg · 13% DV
Biotin
3.8µg · 13% DV
Minerals
Selenium
10µg · 18% DV
Sodium
304mg · 13% DV
Copper
0.11mg · 12% DV
Phosphorus
87mg · 12% DV
Potassium ⭐
143mg · 4% DV
Chocolate cronut Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Chocolate cronut
To burn the 428 calories in 1 piece (medium) (95 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Chocolate cronut?
A Chocolate cronut brings together the flaky, laminated layers of a croissant and the ring shape of a doughnut. The pastry originated in New York and is typically fried, then filled with chocolate or finished with a chocolate topping; details vary from bakery to bakery.
Its outside is lightly crisp, while the inside stays tender and layered, with a rich chocolate sweetness. It is commonly enjoyed as a bakery treat with coffee, or shared as a dessert. This is an energy-dense pastry, with 450 calories per 100 g, and is high in sugar and fat. For a lighter treat, choose a smaller piece and pair it with unsweetened coffee or tea rather than another sweet.
How Nutritious Is Chocolate cronut?
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 Chocolate cronut Processed?
NOVA 4
Ultra-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 Chocolate cronut Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Chocolate cronut 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
Chocolate cronut Fat Profile
SATURATED
10.45g
MONOUNSATURATED
8.55g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.61g
Omega 6:3 ratio 60.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (60.8:1).
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