Fast food and treats
How many calories are in a croissant?
Butter croissant has 406 calories per 100 g. A typical serving (1 croissant, medium, 57 g) has 231 calories.
- Calories, 1 croissant, medium (57 g)
- 231
- Calories per gram
- 4.1
High energy density
Calories in butter croissant by portion
| Portion | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 croissant, mini (28 g) | 114 | 2.3 g | 12.8 g | 5.9 g |
| 1 croissant, medium (57 g) | 231 | 4.7 g | 26.1 g | 12 g |
| 1 croissant, large (67 g) | 272 | 5.5 g | 30.7 g | 14.1 g |
| 1 oz (28.4 g) | 115 | 2.3 g | 13 g | 6 g |
| 1 croissant, small (42 g) | 171 | 3.4 g | 19.2 g | 8.8 g |
| 100 g | 406 | 8.2 g | 45.8 g | 21 g |
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Where the calories come from
- Protein 8%
- Carbs 45%
- Fat 47%
Nutrition per 100 g
- Calories
- 406
- Protein
- 8.2 g
- Carbs
- 45.8 g
- Fat
- 21 g
- Fibre
- 2.6 g
- Sugar
- 11.3 g
- Sodium
- 384 mg
Fast food and treats: lightest first
- Cheese pizza 266 cal per 100 g
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- Glazed donut 421 cal per 100 g
FAQ
Is a croissant high in calories?
It has 4.1 calories per gram, which counts as high energy density. That's more calories per gram than 79% of the 106 foods we track.
How many calories are in 100 g of butter croissant?
406 calories, with 8.2 g protein, 45.8 g carbs and 21 g fat.
Where do the calories in a croissant come from?
Roughly 8% from protein, 45% from carbs, 47% from fat.
Where do these numbers come from?
USDA FoodData Central, entry 174987: "Croissants, butter" (SR Legacy). Brands and recipes vary, so a package label can differ a little.
Source
General information, not medical advice. Values are averages; brands and recipes vary.