Why is All Butter Croissant classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The croissant is made from refined flour, added fats, sugars, and a short list of functional ingredients such as ascorbic acid (E300) and bakery enzymes, which are typical of industrially baked goods; these processing steps and additives place it in the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed category.

How does the sugar and salt content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 5 g of sugar and 0.8 g of salt per 100 g, the croissant adds moderate carbohydrate load and a low‑to‑moderate sodium amount; diabetics should count the sugars toward their daily limit, while those monitoring blood pressure should note the salt contribution, though it is lower than many snack alternatives.

Based on the ingredients, is this product suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

No; the croissant contains butter, eggs, milk and wheat gluten, so it is not vegan, not gluten‑free, and may not meet halal standards unless the dairy and egg sources are certified. Its carbohydrate content (30 g per 100 g) also makes it unsuitable for strict keto plans.

Kirkland Signature • 12

All Butter Croissant

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

All Butter Croissant is a packaged bakery item sold in a 12‑count tray, classified under sugary snacks and pastries. It delivers about 435 kcal per 100 g, with a high saturated fat level of 11 g, moderate sugar at 5 g and salt at 0.8 g, earning a Nutri‑Score of D and a NOVA 4 rating for ultra‑processing. The product contains common allergens – eggs, gluten and milk – making it unsuitable for vegan or gluten‑free diets and best enjoyed in moderation.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal435 kcal

Fat17 g

Saturated Fat11 g

Trans Fat0.50 g

Cholesterol0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack, this croissant has roughly the same total fat (17 g vs 17.3 g), far less sugar (5 g vs 16.6 g) and salt (0.8 g vs 1.9 g), but a higher saturated fat content (11 g vs 8.8 g).

Ingredients

enriched flour (hheat flour, niacin, iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), butter (unsal ted), hater, 2% milk (hith ui tamins a , d), sugar, contains 2% or less of the following: yeast, eggs, salt, wheat gluten, ascorbic acid, enzymes)

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Kirkland

0.825 kg