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Double Chocolate Croissants

Double Chocolate Croissants nutrition label, ingredients and packaging

Not Vegan

Contains 'milk'

Health ScoreModerate
65/100
Calories
400
Sugar
13g
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Family & Pet Safety

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Not Dog Safe 🐶❌

❌ TOXIC: Theobromine causes heart failure.
Ref: ASPCA
❌ TOXIC: High Theobromine content.
Ref: ASPCA
☠️ FATAL: Respiratory failure.
Ref: Pet Poison Helpline
⚠️ SODIUM ION POISONING: Vomiting, seizures (in high doses).
Ref: Merck Vet
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Pregnancy Caution 🤰⚠️

🚫 BANNED: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.
Ref: Surgeon General
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Limit for Kids 👶⚠️

🚫 ZERO TOLERANCE: Developmental damage. (CDC)

Ingredient Decoder

Moderate Caution

Enriched Flour

Refined flour with synthetic vitamins added back in. Acts like pure sugar in the body, spiking insulin.

Full Ingredients List:

UNBLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID, ASCORBIC ACID [DOUGH CONDITIONER], ENZYME), BUTTER (PASTEURIZED CREAM [MILK], NATURAL FLAVOR), WATER, SEMISWEET CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE, COCOA BUTTER, SOY LECITHIN [EMULSIFIER], VANILLA EXTRACT [WATER, ETHYL ALCOHOL, VANILLA BEAN EXTRACTIVES]), SUGAR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF COCOA POWDER PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, YEAST, DOUGH CONDITIONER (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED WHEAT FLOUR, ASCORBIC ACID, ENZYMES), SALT, WHEAT GLUTEN. CONTAINS MILK, SOY, WHEAT. MAY CONTAIN EGG, ALMOND.

Diet Compatibility

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Vegan

Avoid

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Gluten-Free

Avoid

🥩

Keto

Avoid

What you need to know

Fat in high quantity (22.4g)

A high consumption of fat can raise cholesterol and increase heart disease risk. Limit consumption.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Fat: the facts

Saturated Fat in high quantity (14.1g)

High consumption of saturated fats increases the risk of heart diseases. Choose products with lower content.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS)

Sugars in moderate quantity (12.9g)

Sugars in moderate quantity.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Sugar: the facts

Salt in moderate quantity (0.735g)

Salt in moderate quantity.

Source: WHO - Fact sheet - Salt reduction

Health Benefits

  • ● Convenient Snack

Cons & Warnings

  • ● Ultra Processed

Processing Level

Based on ingredient analysis (NOVA System)

NOVA 4: Ultra Processed

Analysis Report

Sarah Jenkins, RDN

Sarah Jenkins, RDN

Registered Dietitian

"Sarah specializes in metabolic health and label decoding."

Health Integrity Analysis

Is Double Chocolate Croissants truly good for you, or is it just clever marketing? We analyzed the nutritional density, ingredient safety, and processing levels using the CakeID Algorithm. With a calculated health score of 65/100, here is the deep dive into what you are actually eating.

⚠️ Moderate Caution

While free from the most dangerous additives, we detected Enriched Flour. Refined flour with synthetic vitamins added back in. Acts like pure sugar in the body, spiking insulin. It is generally safe in small amounts but worth noting for sensitive diets.

The Sugar Reality Check

This product contains 13g of sugar per 100g. To put that into perspective, that's equivalent to eating roughly 3 sugar cubes directly. While it might taste great, such a high glycemic load can lead to rapid insulin spikes followed by energy crashes.

Final Verdict

Taking into account the macro-nutrient balance, additive risks, and caloric density, Double Chocolate Croissants achieves a CakeID Score of 65/100.

Consume in Moderation: It's not a health hazard, but it shouldn't be a staple in your daily diet due to its processing level or nutritional density.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Double Chocolate Croissants healthy? ▼
It depends on your goals. With a score of 65/100, it should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
Is Double Chocolate Croissants Vegan? ▼
No. Contains 'milk'.
Are there artificial additives? ▼
No high-risk artificial additives were detected in this product.
Disclaimer: The information provided by CakeID is for educational purposes only and not intended as medical advice. Always consult a professional for dietary concerns.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 package

Amount per serving
Calories
400
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22g28%
Saturated Fat 14g70%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 42g15%
Dietary Fiber 2g7%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 7g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 0mg0%
Iron 0mg0%
Potassium 0mg0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Burn It Off

To burn off the 400 kcal in 100g, you'd need to:

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Sugar Visualization

1 cube ≈ 4g sugar (Contains ~3 cubes)

Macros

FDA Check

Passed. No active recalls.

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