Croissant
A laminated butter pastry eaten as a breakfast treat rather than a staple.
Nutrition per 100 g
Standardised to 100 g of croissant for fair comparison. Typical serving: 1 croissant (57 g) — 231 kcal per 57 g serving.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (57 g) | Per 100 kcal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 405 kcal | 231 kcal | 100 kcal |
| Protein | 8.2 g | 4.7 g | 2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 45.6 g | 26 g | 11.3 g |
| Fat | 21.1 g | 12 g | 5.2 g |
| Fibre | 2.6 g | 1.5 g | 0.6 g |
Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.
Micronutrients
Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of croissant, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (57 g) | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin A | 206 µg | 117 µg | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2 mg | 0.11 mg | <1% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.84 mg | 0.48 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8 µg | 1 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin | 0.39 mg | 0.22 mg | 33% |
| Riboflavin | 0.24 mg | 0.14 mg | 18% |
| Niacin | 2.2 mg | 1.3 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.058 mg | 0.033 mg | 3% |
| Folate | 130 µg | 74.1 µg | 33% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16 µg | 0.091 µg | 7% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.86 mg | 0.49 mg | 17% |
| Choline | 38.8 mg | 22.1 mg | 7% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium | 37 mg | 21.1 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 1.1 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 16 mg | 9.1 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 105 mg | 59.9 mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 118 mg | 67.3 mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 384 mg | 219 mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 0.75 mg | 0.43 mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 22.7 µg | 12.9 µg | 41% |
| Copper | 0.08 mg | 0.046 mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.33 mg | 0.19 mg | 14% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central — Croissants, butter
% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.
Why eat croissant?
- Genuinely enjoyable, and enjoyment is part of a sustainable diet.
- Filling when paired with fruit and coffee.
How to include it
- Pair with fruit and yogurt so the meal is not fat and refined flour alone.
- Split and fill with egg and greens.
Things to consider
- High in saturated fat and low in fibre and protein.
- Best treated as an occasional item.
Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.
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