Calories in Croissant

Croissant has about 244 calories per 1 croissant (60 g), with 4.9 g protein, 27.5 g carbs and 12.6 g fat. Per 100 g it has 406 kcal.

Energy-dense
244kcal
Calories · 1 croissant (60 g)
4.9g
Protein · 1 croissant (60 g)
27.5g
Carbs · 1 croissant (60 g)
12.6g
Fat · 1 croissant (60 g)
Carbs 45%Protein 8%Fat 47%share of calories

Croissant calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 croissant (60 g)244 kcal4.9 g27.5 g12.6 g
100 g406 kcal8.2 g45.8 g21 g

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Croissant nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 croissant (60 g)
Calories406 kcal244 kcal
Protein8.2 g4.9 g
Carbohydrates45.8 g27.5 g
Fat21 g12.6 g
Fibre2.6 g1.6 g
Sugar8.5 g5.1 g
Sodium490 mg294 mg
Calcium37 mg22 mg
Iron2.2 mg1.3 mg
Potassium105 mg63 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is Croissant healthy?

  • ●Croissant is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast at 406 kcal per 100 g. About 45% of its calories come from carbs, 8% from protein and 47% from fat.
  • ●On a fat-loss diet, measure your portion. 1 croissant (60 g) already adds 244 kcal, and it's easy to eat more than you meant to.
  • ●It's low in protein (4.9 g in 1 croissant (60 g)), so if you're building muscle, pair it with dal, paneer, curd, eggs or chicken.

To burn it off: 1 croissant (60 g) (244 kcal) takes about 49 min of brisk walking or 22 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Croissant: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Croissant?

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One serving of Croissant, 1 croissant (60 g), has roughly 244 calories, with 4.9 g protein, 27.5 g carbohydrates, 12.6 g fat and 1.6 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Croissant?

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100 g of Croissant has 406 kcal, with 8.2 g protein, 45.8 g carbs, 21 g fat, 2.6 g fibre and 8.5 g sugar.

How much protein is in Croissant?

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Croissant has 8.2 g protein per 100 g (4.9 g in 1 croissant (60 g)). Protein provides about 8% of its calories.

Is Croissant good for weight loss?

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Only in measured portions. At 406 kcal per 100 g it is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast. 1 croissant (60 g) adds 244 kcal, so count it within your daily target.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Croissant?

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Burning roughly 244 kcal takes about 49 minutes of brisk walking or 22 minutes of running for a 70 kg adult. It takes longer if you're lighter and less time if you're heavier.

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