Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | 100 g | 1 piece |
|---|---|---|
| kcal | 405 kcal | 243 kcal |
| Protein | 8 g | 4.8 g |
| Carbs | 45 g | 27 g |
| Fat | 21 g | 12.6 g |
| Fiber | 2.7 g | 1.6 g |
| Sugar | 8.4 g | 5 g |
| Sodium | 432 mg | 259 mg |
Where it stands in its category
Croissant ranks #62 of 65 in the Bread/Bakery category by calories per 100 g (lowest to highest); the category average is 295 kcal per 100 g, so it is 37% above average. 8% of its calories come from protein; weak as a protein source, pair it with protein.
Burning the 243 kcal in one 1 piece (60 g) takes about 54 minutes of brisk walking (~4.5 kcal/min at 70 kg) or 24 minutes of running (~10 kcal/min).
Where the calories come from
Share of a daily budget
One serving of Croissant is 12% of a 2,000 kcal reference day. Find your own number with the calorie calculator.
What to eat instead
- Lower-calorie options in the same category: Butter Croissant (401 kcal/100 g), Rusk (390 kcal/100 g), Sesame Bread Sticks (388 kcal/100 g)
- More protein for similar calories: Breadsticks (12 g/100 g), Pastirma Borek (11 g/100 g), Bran Bread (10 g/100 g)
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