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Chocolate cream croissant Calories
Buttery laminated pastry filled with chocolate cream
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Chocolate cream croissant (85 g) has 360 calories. That works out to 424 calories per 100 g. It contains 38.9 g of carbs, 6.1 g of protein, 20.3 g of fat and 2.2 g of fiber. Its 13.6 µg of Selenium covers 25% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Chocolate cream croissant Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 85 g
360
KCAL / 85G
Carbs
38.9g
· 14% DV
Protein
6.1g
· 12% DV
Fat
20.3g
· 26% DV
Fiber
2.2g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 43% · Protein 7% · Fat 50%
Chocolate cream croissant nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (85 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 360 kcal | |
| Total fat | 20.3 g | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 10.29 g | 51% |
| Trans fat | 0.27 g | |
| Sodium | 281 mg | 12% |
| Total carbohydrate | 38.9 g | 14% |
| Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% |
| Protein | 6.1 g | 12% |
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 cream croissant?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 85 g | 360 kcal |
| 1 ounce (quarter) | 28 g | 119 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 42.5 g | 180 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 55 g | 233 kcal |
| 1 serving (mini) | 70 g | 297 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 424 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 110 g | 466 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 135 g | 572 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 170 g | 721 kcal |
Calculated from 424 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Chocolate cream croissant
What is inside a chocolate cream croissant?
A chocolate cream croissant is made with laminated, yeast-raised pastry and a chocolate or cocoa-based filling. The dough commonly contains flour, yeast, butter, sugar, eggs, and milk or water; bakeries vary the filling and may add it before or after baking.
How do you make a chocolate cream croissant at home?
To make a chocolate cream croissant, fold butter into yeast dough in layers, shape and bake it, then pipe in chocolate cream once it has cooled. Using ready-made croissant dough saves time, and filling it after baking helps prevent leaks.
Is a chocolate cream croissant the same as pain au chocolat?
No. A chocolate cream croissant is usually crescent-shaped and filled with smooth chocolate cream, often after baking. Pain au chocolat is typically rectangular, with chocolate sticks enclosed in the dough before baking.
Does a chocolate cream croissant need to be refrigerated?
Not always. A chocolate cream croissant filled with a stable chocolate spread can generally be kept covered at room temperature for short-term storage. If its filling is fresh dairy cream or another perishable filling, refrigerate it; recipes and bakery fillings differ.
Can you freeze a chocolate cream croissant?
Yes, you can freeze a chocolate cream croissant, though its flaky layers may soften after thawing. Wrap it airtight before freezing, thaw it, then warm it briefly in the oven to bring back some crispness.
What is the best way to reheat a chocolate cream croissant?
Warm a chocolate cream croissant in the oven for a few minutes to crisp the pastry without overheating the filling. A microwave works in a pinch, but it tends to make the laminated layers soft and chewy.
Does a chocolate cream croissant contain caffeine?
Yes, cocoa in a chocolate cream croissant contributes some caffeine, although the amount varies with the filling. Chocolate also contains theobromine, another stimulant; a croissant is not usually a major caffeine source, but sensitive people may notice it.
Can you make a chocolate cream croissant with puff pastry?
Yes, puff pastry can make a quick chocolate cream croissant, but it will not have quite the same texture as a classic croissant. Traditional croissant dough is yeast-raised and laminated, while most puff pastry is made without yeast.
Where did the chocolate cream croissant come from?
The chocolate cream croissant is a modern variation on the French-style croissant, rather than a single traditional pastry with one agreed origin. Croissants have historical links to the Austrian kipferl, while chocolate fillings and shapes vary among bakeries.
Why does a chocolate cream croissant turn soggy?
A chocolate cream croissant can turn soggy when moisture from the filling moves into the flaky pastry, especially during long storage or refrigeration. Keep it covered and avoid filling it far ahead; brief oven warming can improve the texture, but not restore it completely.
Chocolate cream croissant Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B1
0.29mg · 24% DV
B2
0.22mg · 17% DV
B3
2.72mg · 17% DV
Folate
49.3µg · 12% DV
Minerals
Selenium
14µg · 25% DV
Iron
2.3mg · 13% DV
Manganese
0.29mg · 13% DV
Sodium
281mg · 12% DV
Potassium ⭐
145mg · 4% DV
Chocolate cream croissant Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Chocolate cream croissant
To burn the 360 calories in 1 piece (medium) (85 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 Chocolate cream croissant?
A chocolate cream croissant is a flaky, laminated pastry made with buttery dough and filled with cocoa- or chocolate-flavoured cream. Croissants are closely associated with French baking, while filled versions are a popular bakery variation enjoyed in many places.
Its crisp, golden layers give way to a soft centre and sweet filling. It’s commonly served at breakfast or brunch with coffee, or picked up as a bakery snack; fruit or plain yoghurt can make a simple accompaniment. With buttery pastry and sweet cream, it is energy-dense rather than a light everyday bite: it provides 424 kcal per 100 g. A smaller portion works well when you want the pastry’s richness without making it the centre of a full meal.
How Nutritious Is Chocolate cream croissant?
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 cream croissant 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 Chocolate cream croissant Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Chocolate cream croissant Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Chocolate cream croissant Fat Profile
SATURATED
10.29g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.8g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.79g
Omega 6:3 ratio 23.1:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (23.1:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.