Calories in Croissant, cheese
Generic food Sweets and Desserts
This record duplicates Croissants, cheese from another USDA dataset. Its values are kept for reference; the linked page is the main one.
Croissant, cheese contains 414 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 croissant (57 g) provides about 236 kcal.
Roughly 46% of its calories come from fat, with 46% from carbohydrates and 9% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in doughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries on FoodFactly, where the median is 376 kcal per 100 g across 64 foods.
100 g provides 49% of the Daily Value for selenium, 44% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1) and 26% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9).
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 414 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 20.9 g | 27% |
| Saturated fat C | 10.6 g | 53% |
| Cholesterol C | 57 mg | 19% |
| Sodium C | 361 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 47 g | 17% |
| Dietary fiber C | 2.6 g | 9% |
| Total sugars C | 11.4 g | |
| Protein C | 9.2 g | 18% |
| Vitamin A C | 204 µg | 23% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.2 mg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.4 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K C | 10.9 µg | 9% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.52 mg | 44% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.33 mg | 25% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 2.2 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.073 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) C | 103 µg | 26% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.32 µg | 13% |
| Choline C | 38.8 mg | 7% |
| Calcium C | 53 mg | 4% |
| Iron C | 2.2 mg | 12% |
| Magnesium C | 24 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus C | 130 mg | 10% |
| Potassium C | 132 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 0.94 mg | 9% |
| Copper C | 0.1 mg | 11% |
| Selenium C | 26.8 µg | 49% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 9%
- Carbohydrates 46%
- Fat 46%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein9.2 gin the top quarter of doughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries (median 5.9 g)
- Fiber2.6 gin the top quarter of doughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries (median 1.8 g)
- Sugars11.4 gin the lowest quarter of doughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries (median 21.1 g)
- Fat20.9 gabove the median for doughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries (median 19.4 g)
- Saturated fat10.6 gin the top quarter of doughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries (median 5.6 g)
- Sodium361 mgabove the median for doughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries (median 304 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water21 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 6.5 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 2.4 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.002 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.002 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 2.1 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.5 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.29 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.17 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.38 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.43 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 1.6 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 4.8 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 2.2 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 5.9 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.31 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.005 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.36 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 89 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 43 µg |
| Retinol C | 197 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 21 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 41 µg |
| Folate, food C | 33 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Croissant
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croissant | 406 | 8.2 g | 45.8 g | 21 g |
| Croissant, chocolate | 421 | 7.4 g | 49.4 g | 22.8 g |
| Croissant, fruit | 396 | 7.8 g | 47 g | 19.7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| French toast sticks, fast food / restaurant | 400 | 7.1 g | 48.5 g | 20.9 g |
| Scone | 382 | 6.7 g | 48.1 g | 18.4 g |
| Waffle, cinnamon | 373 | 8.7 g | 41.7 g | 18.8 g |
| Waffle, plain | 373 | 8.7 g | 41.5 g | 18.8 g |
| Biscuit with fruit | 363 | 6.7 g | 46.5 g | 17 g |
| Waffle, whole grain | 364 | 9.2 g | 38.6 g | 19.2 g |
| Pancakes, chocolate, fast food / restaurant | 360 | 7.5 g | 40 g | 18.7 g |
| Danish pastry, with cheese | 374 | 8 g | 37.2 g | 21.9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in croissant?
100 g of croissant has 414 kcal. 1 croissant (57 g): about 236 kcal.
How much protein is in croissant?
Croissant contains 9.2 g of protein per 100 g (18% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5.2 g in 1 croissant (57 g). About 9% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other doughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries, that is among the highest quarter (median 5.9 g).
How many carbs are in croissant?
Croissant has 47 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.6 g of fiber and 11.4 g of sugars.
How much fat is in croissant?
Croissant contains 20.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 10.6 g is saturated (53% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does croissant contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (49% DV), Thiamin (B1) (44% DV), Folate (B9) (26% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (25% DV) and Vitamin A (23% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in croissant?
100 g contains 361 mg of sodium, 16% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2707679. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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