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Almond croissant
Calories & nutrition facts
from bakery
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 449 kcal —
- Protein 7.6 g 15%
- Carbohydrate 37 g 13%
- Fat 29 g 37%
- Saturated fat 15 g 75%
- Fibre 3.7 g 13%
- Sugars 14 g —
- Sodium 317 mg 14%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 117 µg 13%
- Vitamin C 0.04 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0.44 µg 2%
- Vitamin E 4 mg 27%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.09 mg 8%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.15 mg 12%
- Niacin (B3) 0.89 mg 6%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.46 mg 9%
- Vitamin B6 0.13 mg 8%
- Folate (B9) 35.6 µg 9%
- Vitamin B12 0.12 µg 5%
Minerals
- Calcium 55.7 mg 4%
- Iron 1.1 mg 6%
- Magnesium 36.6 mg 9%
- Phosphorus 116 mg 9%
- Potassium 174 mg 4%
- Zinc 0.76 mg 7%
- Copper 0.21 mg 23%
- Manganese 0.43 mg 19%
- Selenium 2.5 µg 5%
- Iodine 7.1 µg 5%
Similar foods
- Chocolate croissantprepacked421 kcal / 100 g
- Croissantaverage417 kcal / 100 g
- Ordinary croissantfrom bakery412 kcal / 100 g
- Pure butter croissantfrom bakery420 kcal / 100 g
- Butter croissantpure, prepacked388 kcal / 100 g
- Almond crescent rollcake batter344 kcal / 100 g
- Nut-filled croissantyeast dough318 kcal / 100 g
- Apple croissant254 kcal / 100 g
- Almond nougat391 kcal / 100 g
- Sugared almond465 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Almond croissant
How do you warm an almond croissant without making it soggy?
Heat it on a baking tray in an oven at 160 °C for about 5–8 minutes; the pastry crisps up while the almond filling warms. Avoid the microwave, which tends to soften the layers.
Can you make almond croissants from day-old croissants?
Yes. Split each croissant lengthways, brush the cut surfaces with a little syrup, spread almond cream inside and over the top, then scatter on flaked almonds. Bake at 180 °C for about 12–15 minutes, until golden.
How should you store an almond croissant?
Keep it in an airtight container at room temperature and eat it within a day, as the pastry loses its crispness. For longer storage, freeze it well wrapped, then reheat from frozen at 160 °C until hot through.
What goes well with an almond croissant?
Coffee is a classic partner; tea or unsweetened yoghurt also balances its rich, sweet filling. For a brunch spread, serve it with fresh berries or sliced pear.
What is the difference between an almond croissant and an almond crescent roll?
An almond croissant is usually made from laminated croissant dough and filled or topped with almond cream; an almond crescent roll is a separate pastry shaped into a crescent and may have a denser crumb. The names and recipes can overlap, so look for flaky layers and almond filling if that is what you want.
Does an almond croissant contain nuts?
Yes: almond paste, ground almonds or flaked almonds are common, and some recipes also use marzipan. It may contain other allergens such as wheat, milk and egg, so ask about ingredients if you have an allergy.
How does an almond croissant compare with a chocolate croissant?
Per 100 g, an almond croissant has 449 kcal, while a chocolate croissant has 423 kcal. The almond version has more fat—29 g versus 22.5 g—while the chocolate croissant has more carbohydrate, at 45.4 g versus 37 g.
What is a typical portion of almond croissant?
A whole bakery croissant is often one serving, but sizes differ considerably. If you want a smaller portion, share one or have half alongside fruit; a 100 g portion provides 449 kcal.
Source: ANSES–Ciqual (France) 7650 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
