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 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.

An almond croissant with text '360 calories'.

Almond Croissant 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.

Nutrition Info

360 Calories

Serving 1 Croissant

% Daily Value

Saturated Fat

50%

HIGH

Sodium

13%

med

Fiber

3%

LOW

%DV based on 2,000 calories

Calories

A single Au Bon Pain almond croissant has 360 total calories.

Here is a summary of the number of calories by macronutrient in one 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.

% Calories from Fat, Carbs and Protein

Calories
fat
49%
carbohydrates
44%
Protein
7%

ESTIMATED FITNESS TIME TO BURN 360 CALORIES

  • Walk 1 hour 55 minutes
  • Cycle 30 minutes
  • Swim 50 minutes
Almond croissants for sale in display case at 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 to sugar, the recipe includes honey and molasses, all of which are considered “added sugars.”

chOCOLATE CROISSANT NUTRITION REVIEW

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 Almond Croissant

Amount per serving

Calories

360

% Daily Value

Red indicates a high %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

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

Almond Croissant Ingredients and Allergens

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Allergens

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


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

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.