Almond chocolate croissant
The Almond Chocolate Croissant (croissant aux amandes et chocolat) is a luxurious French pastry that combines a flaky, buttery croissant with a rich almond frangipane filling and melted chocolate, often topped with toasted almonds. It's a decadent evolution of the classic croissant, typically found in bakeries across France and enjoyed worldwide as a special treat.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This pastry is high in both carbohydrates and fats, providing a significant calorie load (roughly 400-500 calories per serving) from the butter, sugar, and almonds. It offers some protein and minerals like magnesium from the almonds, but is primarily an indulgent energy source.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Carbs | 40 g |
| Fat | 30 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 18 g |
| Sodium | 320 mg |
| Calcium | 80 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 35 mg |
| Phosphorus | 120 mg |
| Potassium | 180 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 IU |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 µg |
| Vitamin E | 3 mg |
Per 1 croissant (approx. 110 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it represents the French art of viennoiserie, transforming a simple breakfast item into a sophisticated dessert. Nutritionally, the almonds add a dose of healthy fats and a satisfying crunch that contrasts with the soft, flaky layers.
