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Buttery pastry topped with chocolate sauce
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Croissant with chocolate sauce (95 g) has 409 calories. That works out to 430 calories per 100 g. It contains 43.2 g of carbs, 6.5 g of protein, 23.6 g of fat and 2.5 g of fiber. Its 17.1 µg of Selenium covers 31% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 95 g
409
KCAL / 95G
Carbs
43.2g
· 16% DV
Protein
6.5g
· 13% DV
Fat
23.6g
· 30% DV
Fiber
2.5g
· 9% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 42% · Protein 6% · Fat 52%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 409 kcal | |
| Total fat | 23.6 g | 30% |
| Saturated fat | 12.54 g | 63% |
| Trans fat | 0.38 g | |
| Sodium | 304 mg | 13% |
| Total carbohydrate | 43.2 g | 16% |
| Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% |
| Protein | 6.5 g | 13% |
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) | 95 g | 409 kcal |
| 1 ounce (small) | 28 g | 120 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 48 g | 206 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 65 g | 280 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 95 g | 409 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 430 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 130 g | 559 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 130 g | 559 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 160 g | 688 kcal |
Calculated from 430 calories per 100 g.
A croissant with chocolate sauce is a buttery, flaky croissant topped with chocolate sauce, usually added after baking. Unlike a filled pastry, the chocolate is generally on the outside rather than folded into the dough.
You can make a croissant with chocolate sauce by warming a plain croissant and spooning melted chocolate or chocolate sauce over it just before serving. Add the sauce at the end so it does not soak into the flaky layers.
No, they usually differ in where the chocolate goes. A croissant with chocolate sauce is topped with sauce, while a chocolate croissant commonly has chocolate baked inside the pastry. Bakery names and recipes can vary.
Coffee, tea, or a glass of milk pairs well with a croissant with chocolate sauce. Fresh berries or sliced fruit can balance its rich, sweet topping, while plain yogurt makes a simple accompaniment for a more filling breakfast.
Yes, you can reheat a croissant with chocolate sauce, but a low oven helps preserve the pastry’s crisp layers. If possible, warm the croissant before adding the sauce; a microwave is quicker but can make it soft.
Store a croissant with chocolate sauce in a covered container at room temperature and eat it soon for the best texture. If you can, keep the sauce separate until serving, since it can seep into the pastry and make it soggy.
Yes, but freezing the croissant and sauce separately gives a better result. Wrap the pastry airtight, thaw it, then warm it in the oven to refresh the flaky texture and add the sauce just before eating.
Chocolate sauce can make a croissant soggy because moisture and warmth soften its crisp, layered crust. Let the croissant cool slightly and drizzle on the sauce immediately before serving; a thicker sauce tends to soak in more slowly.
Yes, dark chocolate works well on a croissant with chocolate sauce and gives the topping a less sweet, more intense flavor. Melt it gently and, if it is too thick to drizzle, stir in a little warm cream.
A croissant with chocolate sauce can provide quick carbohydrates, but its buttery pastry may feel heavy if eaten shortly before exercise. If you choose it, allow time to digest and consider a lighter option for an early workout.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
171µg · 19% DV
B1
0.21mg · 18% DV
B3
2.47mg · 15% DV
B2
0.17mg · 13% DV
Minerals
Selenium
17µg · 31% DV
Sodium
304mg · 13% DV
Manganese
0.3mg · 13% DV
Iron
2.28mg · 13% DV
Potassium ⭐
162mg · 5% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 409 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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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Croissant with chocolate sauce pairs a French-style croissant—made from layered, buttery dough—with a drizzle of chocolate sauce. It has a crisp, delicate exterior and a soft, airy middle, while the sauce adds sweetness and a richer chocolate note. It is a topped pastry, rather than a chocolate-filled croissant.
In France it is often enjoyed at breakfast or as a café treat; elsewhere, it works just as well with coffee or tea as a morning pastry or afternoon snack. The buttery pastry and sauce make it an energy-dense sweet, with 430 calories per 100 g. For a lighter snack, share one or choose a smaller portion and pair it with unsweetened tea or coffee.
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
12.54g
MONOUNSATURATED
7.69g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.9g
Omega 6:3 ratio 29.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (29.3:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.