Calories in a croissant
A usual serving, 1 croissant (60 g), has about 240 kcal; 100 g ≈ 406 kcal.
Nutrition facts
| Serving | kcal | Protein | Fat | Carbs | Fibre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 406 | 8.2 g | 21 g | 43 g | 2.6 g |
| 1 croissant 60 g | 244 | 4.9 g | 13 g | 26 g | 1.6 g |
Source: fdc.nal.usda.gov · Confidence: medium · Updated:
Calories per serving
| Serving | kcal | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 croissant 60 g | 244 | 4.9 g | 13 g | 26 g |
| 2 croissants 120 g | 487 | 9.8 g | 25 g | 52 g |
How it fits into a day
A croissant of about 60 g has about 240 kcal, because the dough is layered with butter. Filled croissants, with chocolate or cream, have even more. The calories come mainly from fat (about 50%) and carbs (about 45%).
A usual serving (1 croissant) is about 12% of a 2,000 kcal day. How much do you need a day? Work it out in the calorie calculator.
Lighter options
- A croissant with coffee is a breakfast without much protein; add yogurt or an egg to stay full longer.
- Mini croissants look harmless, but you usually eat several.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in a croissant?
About 240 kcal in 60 g, with 4.9 g protein, 13 g fat and 26 g carbs.
How many calories are in 100 g of croissant?
About 406 kcal per 100 g: 8.2 g protein, 21 g fat and 43 g carbs, plus 2.6 g fibre.
Which has fewer calories, a croissant or a plain white roll?
The roll (kifla): about 310 kcal per 100 g, croissant about 406 kcal. A croissant also has much more fat, about 21 g per 100 g.
See also
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Plain white roll
310 kcal
per 100 g
1 roll: 185 kcal
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Soft pretzel
338 kcal
per 100 g
1 pretzel: 270 kcal
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Kaiser roll
293 kcal
per 100 g
1 roll: 175 kcal
Full table: Pies, bread and pastry