Starbucks Almond Croissant contains 425 kcal per croissant — 21% of the adult 2,000 kcal daily reference intake, 27% for a child aged 7 to 10, and 33% for a child aged 4 to 6. It is the highest calorie croissant at Starbucks — significantly above the Butter Croissant at 259 kcal and the All Butter Croissant at 287 kcal. The almond frangipane filling and the flaked almond topping add both calories and protein above the plain croissant base, making it a considerably more substantial item than a standard croissant.

Per croissant: 425 kcal, 26g fat (12g saturated), 38g carbohydrate (15g sugar), 10g protein, 0.43g salt. The saturated fat at 12g is 60% of the adult daily guideline of 20g. The sugar at 15g is 50% of the adult daily free sugar limit of 30g. The salt at 0.43g is 7% of the adult daily limit of 6g — the lowest salt of any filled pastry at Starbucks.

Starbucks Almond Croissant contains 15g of sugar per croissant — 3.8 teaspoons and 50% of the adult daily free sugar limit of 30g. For a child aged 4 to 6, this uses 79% of their daily free sugar limit. At 15g it is one of the lower sugar filled pastry options at Starbucks — below the Pain au Raisin at 17g and the Danish Apple and Cinnamon Swirl at 21g, but above the Pain au Chocolat at 11g and the Butter Croissant at 5.4g. The sugar comes from the sugar in the almond frangipane filling — which uses icing sugar or caster sugar as a component — the icing sugar dusted on top and the small amount of sugar in the croissant dough. The NHS free sugar limit is 30g per day for adults, 24g for children aged 7 to 10, and 19g for children aged 4 to 6.

Starbucks Almond Croissant contains 0.43g of salt per croissant — 7% of the adult daily limit of 6g and 14% of the daily limit for a child aged 4 to 6. This is the lowest salt of any filled pastry at Starbucks. The salt comes from the butter in the croissant dough and a small amount in the almond frangipane. The almond filling and flaked almond topping contribute no significant additional sodium. At 0.43g it is not a nutritional concern relative to any age group's daily limit.

Starbucks Almond Croissant contains 12g of saturated fat per croissant — 60% of the adult daily guideline of 20g and 75% for a child aged 4 to 6. The saturated fat comes from the butter laminated into the croissant dough and the butter in the almond frangipane filling. Almonds themselves are predominantly unsaturated fat and contribute minimally to the saturated fat total — the butter in both the pastry and the frangipane accounts for almost all of the 12g. At 12g it is the highest saturated fat of any croissant at Starbucks, reflecting the additional butter in the frangipane above the plain croissant base.

Starbucks Almond Croissant contains 10g of protein per croissant — 20% of the adult daily reference intake of 50g. This is the highest protein of any croissant at Starbucks and among the higher protein pastry options in the entire range. The protein comes from two sources: the ground almonds in the frangipane filling — almonds contain approximately 21g of protein per 100g — and the flaked almonds on top, alongside the flour and eggs in the croissant dough. At 10g for 425 kcal the protein-to-calorie ratio is notably better than any plain croissant or most other sweet pastries at Starbucks.

Yes. NOVA 4, ultra-processed. The croissant dough contains emulsifiers and dough conditioners. The almond frangipane filling contains emulsifiers and may contain modified starch or almond flavouring to supplement the ground almond content. Any glaze or icing sugar dusting on the exterior uses processed sugar. These additives across the dough and filling determine the NOVA 4 classification despite almonds, butter and eggs being recognisable ingredients.

Starbucks Almond Croissant contains wheat/gluten, milk, egg, soya and tree nuts as declared allergens — five allergens. The wheat comes from the flour in the croissant dough. The milk comes from the butter in the dough and frangipane. The egg comes from the eggs in the dough, the frangipane and the egg wash. The soya comes from the emulsifiers in the commercial dough recipe. The tree nuts come from the ground almonds in the frangipane filling and the flaked almonds on top — almonds are a tree nut. Anyone with a nut allergy must avoid this item. It does not contain peanuts, fish, shellfish, celery, mustard, sesame, lupin or molluscs. Always tell your barista if you have a severe allergy before ordering.

Yes. Starbucks Almond Croissant is suitable for vegetarians. It contains no meat or fish. It is not suitable for vegans as it contains butter, eggs and milk. It is also not suitable for those with tree nut allergies — almonds are present as both ground almond filling and flaked almond topping — or for those managing wheat, milk, egg or soya allergies.

At 15g of sugar — 79% of the daily free sugar limit for a child aged 4 to 6 — the Almond Croissant is one of the more moderate filled sweet pastries for children on sugar grounds. The 12g saturated fat uses 75% of their daily guideline, which is the primary nutritional concern. Five allergens including tree nuts from almonds significantly limit its suitability for children with nut allergies. The 425 kcal represents 33% of the daily calorie need for a child aged 4 to 6. For children without nut allergies who can eat the five declared allergens, the Almond Croissant is moderate on sugar but high on saturated fat and calories relative to age-appropriate portion sizes.

Almonds are one of the most nutrient-dense nuts — they provide protein at approximately 21g per 100g, unsaturated fats particularly oleic acid, vitamin E, magnesium, calcium and dietary fibre. The ground almond frangipane and flaked almond topping in the Almond Croissant are the primary reason it delivers 10g of protein — more than any other croissant at Starbucks. The almond content also provides vitamin E and magnesium not found in plain croissants. However, the frangipane is sweetened with sugar and butter, which adds both sugar and saturated fat alongside the almond's nutritional contribution. The net result is a higher protein and more micronutrient-rich pastry than plain alternatives, though the saturated fat from the combined butter and almond oil content means the nutritional advantages are partial.

At 15g of sugar the Almond Croissant uses 50% of the adult daily free sugar limit before any drink is added. A plain Cappuccino or Flat White adds 9-12g from milk, bringing the total to 24-27g — within the adult daily limit. A Caramel Macchiato adds 23g, bringing the total to 38g — over the adult daily limit. An unsweetened Americano or herbal tea at zero sugar keeps the combined total at 15g — well within the limit. The Almond Croissant is one of the few filled sweet pastries at Starbucks where a plain milk coffee keeps the combined order within the adult daily free sugar limit.

The Almond Croissant contains 425 kcal versus 259 kcal in the Butter Croissant — 166 more calories. Sugar is higher at 15g versus 5.4g from the almond frangipane and icing sugar. Saturated fat is higher at 12g versus 9g from the frangipane's additional butter. Protein is significantly higher at 10g versus 5.6g from the ground and flaked almonds. The Almond Croissant adds soya and tree nuts as additional allergens. For lowest calories, lowest sugar and simplest allergen profile the Butter Croissant is the better choice. For highest protein and the distinctive almond flavour, the Almond Croissant is the standout pastry — though it comes with a significant calorie and saturated fat premium.

Starbucks Almond Croissant is the highest calorie and highest protein croissant at Starbucks at 425 kcal and 10g protein. The almond frangipane and flaked almond topping give it the strongest protein-to-calorie ratio of any sweet pastry in the range. The 15g sugar is moderate for a filled pastry and the 0.43g salt is the lowest of any filled pastry. Five declared allergens including tree nuts from almonds limit its suitability. It is suitable for vegetarians but not vegans or those with nut allergies. For those prioritising protein in a sweet pastry choice, the Almond Croissant is the standout option in the Starbucks pastry range — the 12g saturated fat from butter and the 425 kcal calorie count are the primary nutritional trade-offs against the protein and micronutrient benefit of the almond content.