Pain au Chocolat
Pain au Chocolat, also known as a chocolate croissant, is a classic French viennoiserie pastry made from a laminated, buttery yeast dough with one or two bars of dark chocolate embedded inside. It is a beloved breakfast or snack item, originating in France and now popular worldwide.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This pastry is high in both carbohydrates and fat, primarily from refined flour and butter, providing a quick energy boost but limited protein. A standard serving typically contains around 300-400 calories, with key nutrients including some calcium and a small amount of iron from the chocolate.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 230 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbs | 24 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Sugar | 10 g |
| Sodium | 180 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Calcium | 30 mg |
| Potassium | 80 mg |
| Vitamin A | 100 IU |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 1.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 40 mg |
Per 1 piece (60 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a staple of the French 'petit déjeuner' (breakfast) and represents the art of French pâtisserie. Nutritionally, its unique lamination process creates hundreds of flaky layers, making its texture a defining feature despite its indulgent profile.
