La Madeleine - Breakfast Croissant has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron and Vitamin A.
The food contains 35g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 29 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Not only that, the very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is very high in saturated fats and high in trans fats. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
It gives a good yield of Iron at 4.5 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a very high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.
Ideally consumed as a Breakfast.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 36, for La Madeleine - Breakfast Croissant, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 15% | |
Calories from Fat | 66% | |
Calories from Carbs | 18% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 35 g | 11.7% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 2 g | 8% | ||
Sugars | 4 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 29 g | 58% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 56 g | 86.2% | ||
Saturated Fat | 24 g | 120% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 0 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0 g | |||
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 3 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 770 Calories from Fat 500
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 56 g 86.2%
Saturated Fat 24 g 120%
Trans Fat 3 g
Cholesterol 570 mg 190%
Sodium 1210 mg 50.4%
Total Carbohydrates 35 g 11.7%
Dietary Fiber 2 g8%
Sugars 4 g
Protein 29 g 58%
Vitamin A 40% Vitamin C 6%
Calcium 1.2% Iron 25%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 540
Protein 21 g | Carbs 45 g | Fat 30 g
Per 100g | Calories 652
Protein 32 g | Carbs 35 g | Fat 42 g
Per 100g | Calories 580
Protein 37 g | Carbs 55 g | Fat 24 g
Per 100g | Calories 540
Protein 10 g | Carbs 57 g | Fat 31 g
Per 100g | Calories 420
Protein 5 g | Carbs 18 g | Fat 36 g
Per 100g | Calories 840
Protein 87 g | Carbs 18 g | Fat 45 g