Calories in Croissant
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Croissant contains 406 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 croissant moyen (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 noix du bois, petits pains, pâtisseries on FoodFactly (376 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 41 % of the Daily Value for sélénium, 33 % of the Daily Value for Folate (B9) and 32 % of the Daily Value for Thiamine (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 % |
| Vitamine A C | 206 µg | 23 % |
| Vitamine C C | 0,2 mg | 0,2 % |
| Vitamine D C | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamine E C | 0,84 mg | 6 % |
| Vitamine K C | 1,8 µg | 2 % |
| Thiamine (B1) C | 0,39 mg | 32 % |
| Riboflavine (B2) C | 0,24 mg | 19 % |
| Niacine (B3) C | 2,2 mg | 14 % |
| Vitamine B6 C | 0,058 mg | 3 % |
| Folate (B9) C | 130 µg | 33 % |
| Vitamine B12 C | 0,16 µg | 7 % |
| Choline C | 38,8 mg | 7 % |
| Calcium C | 37 mg | 3 % |
| Fer C | 2 mg | 11 % |
| Magnésium C | 16 mg | 4 % |
| Phosphore C | 105 mg | 8 % |
| Potassium C | 118 mg | 3 % |
| Zinc C | 0,75 mg | 7 % |
| Cuivre C | 0,08 mg | 9 % |
| Sélénium 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 noix du bois, petits pains, pâtisseries (median 5,9 g)
- Fiber2,6 gin the top quarter of noix du bois, petits pains, pâtisseries (median 1,8 g)
- Sugars11,3 gin the lowest quarter of noix du bois, petits pains, pâtisseries (median 21,1 g)
- Fat21 gabove the median for noix du bois, petits pains, pâtisseries (median 19,4 g)
- Saturated fat11,7 gin the top quarter of noix du bois, petits pains, pâtisseries (median 5,6 g)
- Sodium300 mgbelow the median for noix du bois, petits pains, pâtisseries (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)
| Graisses monoinsaturées C | 5,5 g |
|---|---|
| Graisses polyinsaturées 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 |
| Acide linoléique (oméga-6, 18:2) C | 0,8 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0,6 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0,35 g |
| CFA 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 |
| CFA 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)
| Bêta-carotène C | 38 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopène C | 0 µg |
| Lutéine + zéaxanthine C | 74 µg |
| Rétinol C | 202 µg |
| Carotène, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthine, bêta C | 1 µg |
Other components (8)
| Eau C | 23,2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcool C | 0 g |
| Caféine C | 0 mg |
| Théobromine C | 0 mg |
| Acide folique C | 60 µg |
| Folate, nourriture C | 28 µg |
| Vitamine E, ajoutée C | 0 mg |
| Vitamine B-12, ajoutée 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, chocolat | 421 | 7,4 g | 49,4 g | 22,8 g |
| Croissant, fruits | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bâtons à toast français, restauration rapide / restaurant | 400 | 7,1 g | 48,5 g | 20,9 g |
| Gaufre, cannelle | 373 | 8,7 g | 41,7 g | 18,8 g |
| Gaufre, en clair | 373 | 8,7 g | 41,5 g | 18,8 g |
| Scône | 382 | 6,7 g | 48,1 g | 18,4 g |
| Biscuit aux fruits | 363 | 6,7 g | 46,5 g | 17 g |
| Gaufre, grains entiers | 364 | 9,2 g | 38,6 g | 19,2 g |
| Crêpes, chocolat, restauration rapide / restaurant | 360 | 7,5 g | 40 g | 18,7 g |
| Pâtisserie danoise, avec fromage | 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 croissant moyen (57 g): about 231 kcal. 1 mini croissant (28 g): about 114 kcal. 1 rouleau croissant (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 croissant moyen (57 g). About 8 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other noix du bois, petits pains, pâtisseries, 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 sélénium (41 % DV), Folate (B9) (33 % DV), Thiamine (B1) (32 % DV), Vitamine A (23 % DV) and Riboflavine (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 31 octobre 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on 6 novembre 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 31 octobre 2024. Imported 6 novembre 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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