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Sweet pastry filled with cocoa cream
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Cocoa cream croissant (75 g) has 326 calories. That works out to 435 calories per 100 g. It contains 34.3 g of carbs, 5.4 g of protein, 18.5 g of fat and 2 g of fiber. Its 12 µg of Selenium covers 22% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 75 g
326
KCAL / 75G
Carbs
34.3g
· 12% DV
Protein
5.4g
· 11% DV
Fat
18.5g
· 24% 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 7% · Fat 51%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 326 kcal | |
| Total fat | 18.5 g | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 8.4 g | 42% |
| Trans fat | 0.21 g | |
| Sodium | 248 mg | 11% |
| Total carbohydrate | 34.3 g | 12% |
| Fiber | 2 g | 7% |
| Protein | 5.4 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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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 75 g | 326 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 38 g | 165 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 45 g | 196 kcal |
| 1 pack (mini) | 60 g | 261 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 75 g | 326 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 95 g | 413 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 435 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 120 g | 522 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 150 g | 653 kcal |
Calculated from 435 calories per 100 g.
No. A cocoa cream croissant is filled with a soft cocoa spread, while a pain au chocolat usually contains bars or pieces of chocolate folded into the pastry. The filling gives each pastry a different texture and melt.
Reheat a cocoa cream croissant in a preheated oven for a few minutes to bring back some crispness. A microwave warms it quickly but tends to soften the flaky layers; let it cool briefly because the filling can get very hot.
Keep a cocoa cream croissant in an airtight container at room temperature and eat it soon for the best texture. Refrigeration can make the pastry layers less crisp, while a warm room calls for extra care with its perishable filling.
Yes, a cocoa cream croissant can be frozen once completely cool. Seal it in a freezer-safe bag or container, then thaw and warm it in the oven. Freezing it again after thawing can make the pastry lose quality.
To make a cocoa cream croissant, spread cocoa cream on croissant dough, roll or shape the dough, and seal the edges so the filling stays inside. Let the shaped pastry rise, brush with egg if desired, and bake until golden.
The cocoa cream can leak from a cocoa cream croissant if the dough seam is left open or too much filling is added. Keep the filling away from the edges and pinch the seam closed before baking.
Coffee, tea, or a glass of milk pairs well with a cocoa cream croissant. For a less sweet breakfast or snack, serve it with fresh fruit rather than adding another sweet spread.
Yes, you can eat a cocoa cream croissant cold; it is usually sold ready to eat. Its layers will be less crisp than when freshly baked or reheated, but the cocoa filling remains enjoyable without warming.
A cocoa cream croissant can be part of breakfast, especially with fruit, yogurt, or an unsweetened drink. On its own it is mainly a sweet pastry, so adding a protein-rich food can make the meal more satisfying.
People with diabetes can eat a cocoa cream croissant, but its pastry and sweet filling can raise blood sugar. The suitable portion and frequency depend on an individual’s meal plan, so ask a doctor or dietitian for personal guidance.
Vitamins
B1
0.24mg · 20% DV
B3
2.55mg · 16% DV
B2
0.16mg · 12% DV
Folate
43.5µg · 11% DV
Minerals
Selenium
12µg · 22% DV
Iron
2.03mg · 11% DV
Manganese
0.26mg · 11% DV
Sodium
248mg · 11% DV
Potassium ⭐
128mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 326 calories in 1 piece (medium) (75 g):
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A Cocoa cream croissant combines the buttery, layered pastry associated with France with a sweet cocoa filling. Its crescent shape and crisp, golden outside give way to soft, flaky layers, with the cream adding a rich chocolate-like flavour.
In France it is enjoyed at breakfast or as a bakery snack, often alongside coffee; elsewhere, it also makes an easy treat with tea or a café drink. It is an energy-dense pastry, with 435 calories per 100 g, so a medium piece can work well as an occasional breakfast or snack. Pair it with fresh fruit or plain coffee if you’d like a less sweet-feeling spread.
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.
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.
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
— 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
SATURATED
8.4g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.07g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.95g
Omega 6:3 ratio 45:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (45:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.