Au Bon Pain Almond Croissant Calories & Nutrition

Almond croissants for sale in display case at Au Bon Pain

Au Bon Pain’s Almond Croissant has 360 calories, 19 grams fat, 40 grams carbohydrates, and 6 grams protein.

Read this guide for an in-depth overview of the nutritional information, calories, and ingredients in the almond croissant. You’ll find it in the Bakery section of the restaurant’s menu.

Nutritional Information


Serving Size

Nutritional information, including calories, is presented based on a single serving measured as one croissant with a net weight of 88 grams.

Calories in Almond Croissant

One serving has 360 total calories.

Dietary fat delivers approximately half of the total calories. Carbohydrates make up about 44% of the total calories and the remaining 7% is from protein.

  • Fat: 175 calories
  • Carbs: 160 calories
  • Protein: 25 calories
  • Total: 360 calories per croissant
Calories
fat
49%
carbohydrates
44%
Protein
7%

The summary of calories is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by Au Bon Pain.

There are 360 calories in a single almond croissant.

Total Sugars

A single serving has 12 grams of total sugars.

The restaurant does not provide a breakout of the added sugars (vs natural sugars). However, you can see from the list of ingredients below that sugar is one of the dominant ingredients.

In addition, honey (also considered an “added sugars”) is used in the glaze.

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Nutrition Summary

Serving Size 1 Croissant (88g)

CALORIES

360

TOTAL FAT

19g

(24%DV)

CARBOHYDRATES

40g

(14%DV)

PROTEIN

6g
Saturated Fat10g (50%DV)
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol55mg (18%DV)
Sodium300mg (13%DV)
Dietary Fiber1g (3%DV)
Total Sugars12g

%DV (Percent Daily Values) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your daily value may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.

If you like to enjoy your croissant with a cup of coffee, you can view prices and nutrition for hot coffee, espresso, and chocolate drinks.

Ingredients and Allergens


Ingredients

Here is the list of ingredients in the almond croissant served at Au Bon Pain restaurant.

  • Dough: Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, folic acid), Butter (cream), Water, Yeast, Eggs, Sugar, Nonfat Milk, Salt, Ascorbic Acid, Enzymes, Eggs (citric acid added to preserve color), and Soy Lecithin.
  • Almond Filling: Almond Paste (almonds, sugar, water, potassium sorbate, natural and artificial flavor), Sugar, Water, Modified Food Starch (tapioca), Molasses, Corn Starch, Salt, and Natural Flavor.
  • Honey Glaze: Honey, Water.
  • Almonds

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What is Potassium Sorbate?

Potassium Sorbate is an inorganic, chemical additive used to preserve foods and drinks as well as other products in the marketplace.  It’s an odorless salt manufactured from sorbic acid and potassium hydroxide.

The purpose of using potassium sorbate is to inhibit the growth of molds, yeast, and fungi to increase the shelf life of processed foods.

Other Foods That Contain Potassium Sorbate

This additive is used in the production of juices, cheese, pickles, ice cream, wine, and yogurt, as well as many other food items.  Potassium sorbate is also used in pet food.

We have seen potassium sorbate listed in the ingredients of the following fast food menu items and packaged foods:

Allergens

The almond croissant at Au Bon Pain is made with ingredients that contain eggs, milk, soy, wheat, and tree nuts.

Brief Definition of Select Ingredients

Here is a brief explanation of a few ingredients in the almond croissant.

  • Potassium Sorbate is an odorless and tasteless synthetically produced salt. This ingredient is a chemical additive often used as a preservative.
  • Riboflavin is a water soluble Vitamin B2 found in foods.
  • Soy Lecithin is a food additive generally used as an emulsifier.
  • Thiamin Mononitrate is the nitrate salt form of Vitamin B1.

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An almond croissant with text '360 calories'.

Ingredients, allergens, and nutrition facts are based on available information as of the date this article was published and/or updated. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change their recipes without notice. Check directly with the food provider for the most accurate and up-to-date information. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide health or wellness advice or dietary recommendations. Our aim is to research commercially processed food and publish articles for informational purposes only. Unless otherwise stated, % Daily Value is based on 2,000 calories per day, but calorie needs vary by individual. Always consult your physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.

Nutrition facts, allergens, and ingredients source: Au Bon Pain

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