Chocolate Croissant
A chocolate croissant, known in French as pain au chocolat, is a flaky, buttery pastry made from laminated dough folded around one or two bars of dark chocolate. Originating in France, it's a beloved viennoiserie that combines the airy layers of a croissant with a rich, melted chocolate center.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This pastry is high in both carbohydrates and fat, with a moderate amount of protein from the flour and butter. A typical serving provides around 300-400 calories, along with small amounts of iron and calcium.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 406 kcal |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Carbs | 45 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Sugar | 20 g |
| Sodium | 320 mg |
| Calcium | 60 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Potassium | 150 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 IU |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.15 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 2.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 80 mg |
Per 1 pastry (100 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a staple of French breakfast and café culture, often enjoyed with a coffee. Nutritionally, its unique laminated dough structure creates a high surface area that crisps beautifully while trapping air, making it feel lighter than its calorie count suggests.
