
Pain au chocolat
| Macros | per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 430 kcal |
| Protein | 7.5 g |
| Fat | 23.5 g |
| Carbs | 50.0 g |
Pain au chocolat is a French laminated pastry made from buttery, layered dough encasing one or two strips of dark chocolate, typically eaten as a breakfast item or afternoon snack. A single pastry usually weighs around 70–80 g and is sold ready to eat from bakeries, though raw dough versions are also available for home baking. Per 100 g, it provides 430 kcal, 7.5 g of protein, 23.5 g of fat, 50 g of carbohydrates, 2.5 g of fibre, and 18.5 g of sugars. Notable minerals include sodium at 310 mg and potassium at 145 mg per 100 g. It also contributes 110 mcg of vitamin A per 100 g, largely from the butter content. No glycemic index data is available for this food. Pain au chocolat is suitable for vegetarian dietary patterns.
How many calories in a pain au chocolat?
Pain au chocolat contains 430 kcal per 100 g. A typical pastry weighs around 70–80 g, putting a single serving at roughly 300–345 kcal.
How much fat is in a pain au chocolat?
Pain au chocolat contains 23.5 g of fat per 100 g, reflecting the high butter content used in laminated pastry dough. A standard 75 g pastry would therefore contain around 17.6 g of fat.
Is pain au chocolat vegetarian-friendly?
Yes, pain au chocolat is suitable for vegetarians, as it is made from flour, butter, eggs, and chocolate — all vegetarian ingredients. It is not suitable for vegans due to the dairy and egg content.
Diets
Get Vnutri
Log meals, track daily totals, save favorites. Free on iOS and Android.
Glycemic Index
approximateMacros · per 100 g
| Macros | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 430 kcal |
| Protein | 7.5 g |
| Fat | 23.5 g |
| Carbs | 50.0 g |
| Sugars | 18.5 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Fats breakdown | Amount |
|---|---|
| Saturated | 14.0 g |
| Monounsaturated | 6.2 g |
| Polyunsaturated | 1.3 g |
| Cholesterol | 55.0 mg |
| Minerals | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 35.0 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Potassium | 145 mg |
| Sodium | 310 mg |
| Vitamins | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 110 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.20 mcg |