A portion of Caffè Nero Apricot Croissant (104g) contains 260 kcal, 12g of free sugar (3 teaspoons) and 0.7g of salt. It is classified as NOVA 4 under the NOVA food processing classification system.
Dietary: Vegetarian | Allergens: Wheat, Milk, Eggs
Nutrition by serving: calories, sugar and salt
Caffè Nero Apricot Croissant contains 260 kcal, 11g of fat (7g saturated), 33.6g of carbohydrate (12g total sugar), 5.5g of protein and 0.7g of salt per portion.
Nutrition by serving: Caffè Nero Apricot Croissant
| Serving | Calories | Salt | Total sugar | Free sugar | = teaspoons | Carbs | Protein |
|---|
| Per portion (104g) | 260 kcal | 0.7g | 12g | 12g | 3 tsp | 33.6g | 5.5g |
| Per 100g | 252 kcal | 0.7g | 11.6g | 11.6g | | 32.5g | 5.3g |
Sugar in Caffè Nero Apricot Croissant
Caffè Nero Apricot Croissant contains 12g of free sugar per portion. Moderate free sugar
The NHS free sugar limit is 30g a day for adults, 24g for children aged 7 to 10 and 19g for children aged 4 to 6. Sugars naturally present in milk and whole fruit are excluded.
Free sugar by serving: Caffè Nero Apricot Croissant
| Serving | Adult (female) 30g | Adult (male) 30g | Age 11 to 17 30g | Age 7 to 10 24g | Age 4 to 6 19g |
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| Per portion | 12g 40% | 12g 40% | 12g 40% | 12g 50% | 12g 63% |
Boone calculates these percentages from Caffè Nero UK published nutrition data against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under; fibre is a target to reach. For guidance only.
Calories in Caffè Nero Apricot Croissant
Caffè Nero Apricot Croissant contains 260 kcal of calories per portion. Low calories
Daily calorie needs vary by age and sex.
Calories by serving: Caffè Nero Apricot Croissant
| Serving | Adult (female) 2000 kcal | Adult (male) 2500 kcal | Age 11 to 17 1936 kcal | Age 7 to 10 1553 kcal | Age 4 to 6 1291 kcal |
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| Per portion | 260 kcal 13% | 260 kcal 10% | 260 kcal 13% | 260 kcal 17% | 260 kcal 20% |
Boone calculates these percentages from Caffè Nero UK published nutrition data against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under; fibre is a target to reach. For guidance only.
Saturated fat in Caffè Nero Apricot Croissant
Caffè Nero Apricot Croissant contains 7g of saturated fat per portion. Moderate saturated fat
The saturated fat guideline is 20g a day for women and 30g for men, and lower again for children.
Saturated fat by serving: Caffè Nero Apricot Croissant
| Serving | Adult (female) 20g | Adult (male) 30g | Age 11 to 17 20g | Age 7 to 10 18g | Age 4 to 6 16g |
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| Per portion | 7g 35% | 7g 23% | 7g 35% | 7g 39% | 7g 44% |
Boone calculates these percentages from Caffè Nero UK published nutrition data against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under; fibre is a target to reach. For guidance only.
Salt in Caffè Nero Apricot Croissant
Caffè Nero Apricot Croissant contains 0.7g of salt per portion. Low salt
Children have lower salt limits: 3g a day for ages 4 to 6 and 5g for ages 7 to 10.
Salt by serving: Caffè Nero Apricot Croissant
| Serving | Adult (female) 6g | Adult (male) 6g | Age 11 to 17 6g | Age 7 to 10 5g | Age 4 to 6 3g |
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| Per portion | 0.7g 12% | 0.7g 12% | 0.7g 12% | 0.7g 15% | 0.7g 25% |
Boone calculates these percentages from Caffè Nero UK published nutrition data against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under; fibre is a target to reach. For guidance only.
Fibre in Caffè Nero Apricot Croissant
Caffè Nero Apricot Croissant contains 2g of fibre per portion. Low fibre
Fibre is a target to reach rather than a limit to stay under.
Fibre by serving: Caffè Nero Apricot Croissant
| Serving | Adult (female) 30g | Adult (male) 30g | Age 11 to 17 25g | Age 7 to 10 20g | Age 4 to 6 15g |
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| Per portion | 2g 7% | 2g 7% | 2g 8% | 2g 10% | 2g 13% |
Boone calculates these percentages from Caffè Nero UK published nutrition data against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under; fibre is a target to reach. For guidance only.
Free sugar vs total sugar
Where the sugar comes from: Caffè Nero Apricot Croissant
| Portion | Total sugar | Free (added) sugar | Naturally occurring | Free sugar in teaspoons |
|---|
| Per portion | 12g | 12g | 0g | 3 tsp |
Boone counts all of the sugar in Caffè Nero Apricot Croissant as free sugar, because Caffè Nero does not break down how much comes from whole fruit, vegetables or milk.
NHS daily free sugar limits: 30g for adults and children 11+, 24g age 7 to 10, 19g age 4 to 6. Sugars naturally present in milk and whole fruit are excluded. Sugars in fruit juice and purées count as free sugar.
Ultra-processed food: what is really in it
Processing and additives: Caffè Nero Apricot Croissant
Caffè Nero Apricot Croissant is made with a published list of at least 22 distinct ingredients. Reading it closely, it contains flour treatment agents, stabilisers, flavourings and modified starches. These are not there to add nutritional value. They make industrial production and distribution possible.
Flour treatment agents
Strengthen dough so it handles and proves consistently at scale.
Stabilisers
Stop the mixture separating or settling over its shelf life.
Flavourings
Add or restore flavour that processing has taken away.
Modified starches
Starches altered to thicken and stabilise under heat and storage.
Boone classifies Caffè Nero Apricot Croissant as NOVA group 4, ultra-processed, based on the published ingredient list. NOVA groups foods by how far they are from their whole-food form, not by how nutritious they are. A group 4 food is not automatically unhealthy, and a group 1 food is not automatically healthy. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
A Caffè Nero Apricot Croissant contains at least 22 distinct ingredients: 9 raw and 13 manufactured.
Ingredient count: Caffè Nero Apricot Croissant
| What you order | Raw | Manufactured | Total | % manufactured |
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| Caffè Nero Apricot Croissant | 9 | 13 | 22 | 59% |
The 13 manufactured ingredients
ascorbic acid, calcium acetate, carrot extract, dextrose, disodium phosphate, modified starch, natural flavouring, paprika extract, skimmed milk powder, tetrasodium diphosphate, turmeric extract, wheat gluten, whey powder.
The 9 raw ingredients
apricot, butter, cornflour, salt, sugar, vegetable oil, water, wheat flour, yeast.
Boone counts every distinct named ingredient in the published list, including sub-ingredients, and removes duplicates. Additive class names are dropped and the named substance kept. Raw covers whole foods and basic kitchen staples; manufactured covers substances that only exist as an output of industrial processing. Counts are automated from the published text and may differ slightly from a manual count. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
Allergens at a glance
Caffè Nero Apricot Croissant contains wheat, milk and eggs as declared ingredients.
Allergen information: Caffè Nero Apricot Croissant
| Allergen | Status |
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| Wheat | Contains |
| Rye | Not present |
| Barley | Not present |
| Oats | Not present |
| Spelt | Not present |
| Tree nuts | Not present |
| Peanuts | Not present |
| Sesame | Not present |
| Soya | Not present |
| Milk | Contains |
| Eggs | Contains |
| Fish | Not present |
| Crustaceans | Not present |
| Molluscs | Not present |
| Celery | Not present |
| Mustard | Not present |
| Lupin | Not present |
| Sulphur dioxide and sulphites | Not present |
Contains = declared by Caffè Nero in its UK Allergen, Nutritional & Ingredient Guide. Caffè Nero prepares drinks and food using shared equipment to display, prepare and serve, so no item can be guaranteed allergen free. Ask in store before ordering if you have an allergy. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
