Au Bon Pain Almond Croissant

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 through this in-depth report to learn more about the nutritional value, calories, and ingredients in the almond croissant. You’ll find it in the Bakery section of the restaurant’s menu.

Almond Croissant Nutrition Information

Nutrition facts, including calories, are based on standard formulations for one croissant with a net weight of 88 grams.

Calories

There are 360 calories in a single Au Bon Pain almond croissant.

Here is a summary of calories by macronutrient, per serving:

  • 175 calories from fat
  • 160 calories from total carbs
  • 25 calories from protein

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.

Almond Croissant

% calories from fat, carbs and protein
49% FAT
44% CARBS
7% PROTEIN

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

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Almond croissants for sale in display case at Au Bon Pain
There are 360 calories in a single almond croissant.

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Nutrition Facts

Amount (%DV) per Croissant

Red indicates a high %DV.

Calories

360

%DV

Total Fat

19g

Saturated Fat

10g

Trans Fat

0g

Cholesterol

55mg

18%

Sodium

300mg

13%

Carbohydrates

40g

14%

Dietary Fiber

1g

3%

Total Sugars

12g

Protein

6g

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

  • Total fat is high
  • Saturated fat is high
  • Zero trans fat per serving

Daily Value

Daily Value (%DV) measures the amount of a nutrient per serving, relative to the recommended limit. Use %DV to compare and select foods for a balanced diet.

As shown in the chart below, Au Bon Pain’s almond croissant has a medium level of sodium, but is high in saturated fat.

%DV

Level

Saturated Fat

50%

Sodium

13%

MED

  • 10g saturated fat is half the recommended daily limit (20g)
  • 300mg sodium is 13% of the limit (2,300mg)

%DV based on 2,000 calorie diet. FDA suggests a %DV of 5% or less is low and 20% or more is high.

Total Sugars

One almond croissant has 12 grams of total sugars.

Au Bon Pain does not report a breakout of added sugars (vs natural sugars). However, you can see from the list of ingredients below that sugar is one of the dominant ingredients.

Added sweeteners in the croissant recipe include sugar, honey, and molasses.

If you enjoy your croissant with a cup of coffee, check the nutrition facts for hot coffee and chocolate drinks.

An almond croissant with text '360 calories'.

Almond Croissant Ingredients and Allergens

  • An almond croissant from Au Bon Pain Bakery is not dairy-free. The recipe includes butter and nonfat milk.
  • Added sugars include sugar (in both the croissant dough and almond filling), honey, and molasses.

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

Ingredients

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), 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, Natural Flavor

Honey Glaze

Honey, Water

Almonds

Almonds

Brief Explanation of Select Ingredients

Here are summary definitions of ingredients in Au Bon Pain’s 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.

Allergens

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

If you have a food allergy, check the Au Bon Pain allergen menu and consult with your physician before deciding which food is right for you.

Nutrition facts, prices, and ingredients are based on available information as of the date of publication. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change recipes or formulations without notice. Check package labels and ask the product manufacturer or restaurant for the most up-to-date information. Unless otherwise stated, %DV is based on a 2,000 calorie diet. All reports and reviews published on this site are for informational purposes only. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide healthcare advice or dietary recommendations. Always consult your licensed physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.

Nutrition facts, allergens, and ingredients source: Au Bon Pain. Original designs by Nutrition & Ingredients for research and commentary related to fast food reports.

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