Calories in Croissant
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Croissant contains 406 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 medium croissant (57 g) provides about 231 kcal.
Roughly 47% of its calories come from fat, with 45% from carbohydrates and 8% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for doughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries on FoodFactly (376 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 41% of the Daily Value for selenium, 33% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9) and 32% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1).
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 | 406 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 21 g | 27% |
| Saturated fat C | 11.7 g | 59% |
| Cholesterol C | 67 mg | 22% |
| Sodium C | 300 mg | 13% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 45.8 g | 17% |
| Dietary fiber C | 2.6 g | 9% |
| Total sugars C | 11.3 g | |
| Protein C | 8.2 g | 16% |
| Vitamin A C | 206 µg | 23% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.2 mg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.84 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K C | 1.8 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.39 mg | 32% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.24 mg | 19% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 2.2 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.058 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) C | 130 µg | 33% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.16 µg | 7% |
| Choline C | 38.8 mg | 7% |
| Calcium C | 37 mg | 3% |
| Iron C | 2 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium C | 16 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus C | 105 mg | 8% |
| Potassium C | 118 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 0.75 mg | 7% |
| Copper C | 0.08 mg | 9% |
| Selenium C | 22.7 µg | 41% |
% 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 8%
- Carbohydrates 45%
- Fat 47%
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
- Protein8.2 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)
- Sugars11.3 gin the lowest quarter of doughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries (median 21.1 g)
- Fat21 gabove the median for doughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries (median 19.4 g)
- Saturated fat11.7 gin the top quarter of doughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries (median 5.6 g)
- Sodium300 mgbelow the median for doughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries (median 304 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water23.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 5.5 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.1 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.003 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.002 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.8 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.6 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.35 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.21 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.46 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.51 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 1.8 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 5 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 2.3 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 4.8 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.29 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.43 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.001 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 | 38 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 74 µg |
| Retinol C | 202 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 1 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 23.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 60 µg |
| Folate, food C | 28 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, 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 |
| Waffle, cinnamon | 373 | 8.7 g | 41.7 g | 18.8 g |
| Waffle, plain | 373 | 8.7 g | 41.5 g | 18.8 g |
| Scone | 382 | 6.7 g | 48.1 g | 18.4 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 406 kcal. 1 medium croissant (57 g): about 231 kcal. 1 mini croissant (28 g): about 114 kcal. 1 crescent roll (28 g): about 114 kcal.
How much protein is in croissant?
Croissant contains 8.2 g of protein per 100 g (16% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4.7 g in 1 medium croissant (57 g). About 8% 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 45.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.6 g of fiber and 11.3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in croissant?
Croissant contains 21 g of fat per 100 g, of which 11.7 g is saturated (59% 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 (41% DV), Folate (B9) (33% DV), Thiamin (B1) (32% DV), Vitamin A (23% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (19% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in croissant?
100 g contains 300 mg of sodium, 13% 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 2707678. 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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