Croissant: calories and nutrition facts
100 g of croissant has 406 kcal. 1 small croissant (42 g): 171 kcal.
Croissant is in the family Grains, breads & pasta. Per 100 g it provides 8.2 g protein, 45.8 g carbohydrates (2.6 g fiber) and 21 g fat: about 47% of its calories come from fat.
What croissant provides most
- High in selenium: 22.7 µg per 100 g, 41 % of the Daily Value.
- High in folate (vitamin B9): 130 µg per 100 g, 33 % of the Daily Value.
- High in vitamin B1 (thiamin): 0.39 mg per 100 g, 32 % of the Daily Value.
- High in vitamin A: 206 µg per 100 g, 23 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of vitamin B2 (riboflavin): 0.24 mg per 100 g, 19 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of carbohydrates: 45.8 g per 100 g, 17 % of the Daily Value.
Worth knowing, per 100 g: sodium: 467 mg · sugars: 11.3 g · saturated fat: 11.7 g · cholesterol: 67 mg.
Croissant per serving
The serving is 1 small croissant, 42 g, from USDA's household measure.
| Nutrient | 100 g | 1 small croissant |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 406 kcal | 171 kcal |
| Protein | 8.2 g | 3.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 45.8 g | 19.2 g |
| Fiber | 2.6 g | 1.1 g |
| Sugars | 11.3 g | 4.7 g |
| Fat | 21 g | 8.8 g |
| Sodium | 467 mg | 196 mg |
Croissant nutrition facts (per 100 g)
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 406 kcal | — |
| Protein | 8.2 g | 16 % |
| Total fat | 21 g | 27 % |
| Saturated fat | 11.7 g | 59 % |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.5 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.1 g | — |
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22 % |
| Carbohydrates | 45.8 g | 17 % |
| Dietary fiber | 2.6 g | 9 % |
| Total sugars | 11.3 g | — |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 206 µg | 23 % |
| Vitamin C | 0.2 mg | 0 % |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamin E | 0.84 mg | 6 % |
| Vitamin K | 1.8 µg | 2 % |
| B1 · Thiamin | 0.39 mg | 32 % |
| B2 · Riboflavin | 0.24 mg | 19 % |
| B3 · Niacin | 2.2 mg | 14 % |
| B6 | 0.06 mg | 3 % |
| B9 · Folate | 130 µg | 33 % |
| B12 | 0.16 µg | 7 % |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 37 mg | 3 % |
| Iron | 2 mg | 11 % |
| Magnesium | 16 mg | 4 % |
| Phosphorus | 105 mg | 8 % |
| Potassium | 118 mg | 3 % |
| Sodium | 467 mg | 20 % |
| Zinc | 0.75 mg | 7 % |
| Selenium | 22.7 µg | 41 % |
Fatty acids & more
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Omega-3 · ALA | 0.29 g | — |
| Omega-3 · EPA | 0 g | — |
| Omega-3 · DHA | 0 g | — |
% DV: FDA Daily Values (2020), 2,000-calorie adult diet; «—» where none is set. Not a personal recommendation.
Compared with other grains, breads & pasta
Of 16 foods in this family on Micela, croissant ranks 2nd for calories per 100 g. See the full table.
| # | Food | kcal / 100 g | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🍘 Rice cracker | 416 | 10 g |
| 2 | 🥐 Croissant | 406 | 8.2 g |
| 3 | 🥣 Oats | 389 | 16.9 g |
| 4 | 🍿 Popcorn | 387 | 12.9 g |
| 5 | 🥨 Pretzel | 384 | 10 g |
| 6 | 🌾 Wheat | 340 | 13.2 g |
| 7 | 🧇 Waffle | 291 | 7.9 g |
| 8 | 🫓 Flatbread | 275 | 9.1 g |
| 9 | 🥖 Baguette | 272 | 10.8 g |
| 10 | 🍞 Bread | 266 | 8.8 g |
| 11 | 🥯 Bagel | 264 | 10.6 g |
| 12 | 🥞 Pancakes | 227 | 6.4 g |
| 13 | 🍝 Pasta | 158 | 5.8 g |
| 14 | 🍚 Rice | 130 | 2.7 g |
| 15 | 🍺 Barley | 123 | 2.3 g |
| 16 | 🌱 Quinoa | 120 | 4.4 g |
Where it comes from
From the Viennese kipferl; Paris made it flaky.
Approximate origin, under review.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories does croissant have?
100 g of croissant has 406 kcal. 1 small croissant (42 g) has 171 kcal.
How much protein does croissant have?
8.2 g per 100 g; 3.4 g in 1 small croissant.
How many carbs does croissant have?
45.8 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 2.6 g is fiber and 11.3 g sugars.
What vitamins and minerals does croissant have?
The ones it provides most per 100 g, by Daily Value: selenium, 41 %; folate (vitamin B9), 33 %; vitamin B1 (thiamin), 32 %; vitamin A, 23 %.
Where does croissant come from?
From the Viennese kipferl; Paris made it flaky. This is an approximate origin, under review.
Source
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28 (2015) · NDB 18239 · Croissants, butter · Croissants, butter
One serving (1 small croissant) is about 9% of a 2,000-calorie diet. Work out how many calories you need · How we calculate these numbers