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Chocolate Croissant Calories
Buttery croissant filled with chocolate
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Chocolate Croissant (65 g) has 267 calories. That works out to 410 calories per 100 g. It contains 28.6 g of carbs, 4.7 g of protein, 14.3 g of fat and 1.7 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of B2 covers 10% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Chocolate Croissant Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 65 g
267
KCAL / 65G
Carbs
28.6g
· 10% DV
Protein
4.7g
· 9% DV
Fat
14.3g
· 18% DV
Fiber
1.7g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 44% · Protein 7% · Fat 49%
Chocolate Croissant nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (65 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 267 kcal | |
| Total fat | 14.3 g | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 7.28 g | 36% |
| Trans fat | 0.12 g | |
| Sodium | 208 mg | 9% |
| Total carbohydrate | 28.6 g | 10% |
| Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% |
| Protein | 4.7 g | 9% |
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 Croissant?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 65 g | 267 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 35 g | 144 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 45 g | 185 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 65 g | 267 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 90 g | 369 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 410 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 120 g | 492 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 130 g | 533 kcal |
| 1 pack (double) | 130 g | 533 kcal |
Calculated from 410 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Chocolate Croissant
Are chocolate croissants and pain au chocolat the same thing?
They are closely related pastries, but they are usually shaped differently. A chocolate croissant is commonly crescent-shaped, while pain au chocolat is typically rectangular, with chocolate batons enclosed in the dough.
What is inside a chocolate croissant?
A chocolate croissant contains chocolate wrapped in laminated, buttery pastry dough. Bakeries may use dark, milk, or baking chocolate, and the filling can be placed in a different way depending on the recipe.
How do you make a chocolate croissant at home?
To make one from scratch, fold butter into pastry dough in repeated layers, add chocolate, shape the pastry, let it rise, and bake until golden. Using ready-made croissant dough is a quicker option, though the layers may be less distinctive.
What is the best way to reheat a chocolate croissant?
Warm a chocolate croissant in a moderate oven for a few minutes. This crisps the pastry better than a microwave, which can make it soft or chewy; keep an eye on it so the chocolate does not spill out.
How should you store a chocolate croissant?
Keep a chocolate croissant in an airtight container at room temperature and eat it promptly for the best texture. Refrigeration can make the pastry lose its crispness; freeze it if you need to keep it longer.
Can you freeze chocolate croissants?
Yes, chocolate croissants freeze well once fully cooled. Seal them in a freezer-safe bag or container, then thaw and warm them in the oven to bring back some of their flaky texture.
Why does chocolate leak out of a chocolate croissant?
Chocolate can melt and escape through the ends or seams while a chocolate croissant bakes. Place the filling away from the edges, seal the dough firmly, and avoid overfilling it.
Why is a chocolate croissant shaped like a crescent?
Many bakeries shape chocolate croissants like regular croissants, giving them a crescent form. The shape is a bakery-style choice rather than a requirement; chocolate-filled laminated pastries are also made as rectangles, as with pain au chocolat.
What goes well with a chocolate croissant?
Coffee, tea, or a glass of milk pairs well with a chocolate croissant. Fresh fruit or plain yogurt can add a lighter, less sweet contrast to the buttery pastry and chocolate.
Is a chocolate croissant a good everyday breakfast?
A chocolate croissant can be part of breakfast, but it is better treated as an occasional pastry than a complete everyday meal. Pairing it with fruit and a protein-rich food makes breakfast more filling.
Chocolate Croissant Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B2
0.12mg · 9% DV
B1
0.08mg · 7% DV
B5
0.33mg · 7% DV
Vitamin A
52µg · 6% DV
Minerals
Selenium
5.33µg · 10% DV
Sodium
208mg · 9% DV
Iron
1.37mg · 8% DV
Phosphorus
51mg · 7% DV
Potassium ⭐
78mg · 2% DV
Chocolate Croissant Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Chocolate Croissant
To burn the 267 calories in 1 piece (medium) (65 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 Croissant?
A chocolate croissant is a buttery, layered pastry baked with chocolate inside. Croissants are closely associated with France, where they are a familiar bakery and breakfast staple; chocolate-filled versions are now found in cafés and bakeries around the world. The outside is golden and crisp, while the middle is soft and flaky, with chocolate often visible at the ends.
It is commonly enjoyed for breakfast or as a sweet snack with coffee, and in many places it is served warm so the chocolate softens. Butter and chocolate make it an energy-dense pastry, with carbohydrates and fat as its main nutritional features. Pair it with plain coffee or tea for a simple treat, or add fruit if you want a more balanced breakfast.
How Nutritious Is Chocolate 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 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 Croissant Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Chocolate Croissant 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 Croissant Fat Profile
SATURATED
7.28g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.42g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.37g
Omega 6:3 ratio 14.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (14.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.