Calories in Croissant
Croissant has about 224 calories per 1 croissant (60 g), or 373 kcal per 100 g. That serving gives you 5 g protein, 26 g carbs and 11.8 g fat.
Nutrition facts
Lab-analysed values from the UK's McCance & Widdowson CoFID dataset (Croissants (CoFID 11-988)).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 croissant (60 g) | 1 mini croissant (28 g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 373 kcal | 224 kcal | 104 kcal |
| Protein | 8.3 g | 5 g | 2.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 43.3 g | 26 g | 12.1 g |
| Fat | 19.7 g | 11.8 g | 5.5 g |
| Fiber | 3.1 g | 1.9 g | 0.9 g |
| Sugar | 5.3 g | 3.2 g | 1.5 g |
| Sodium | 330 mg | 198 mg | 92 mg |
About Croissant
A crescent of laminated dough built from dozens of layers of butter. A bakery croissant is about 224 kcal, with roughly half its calories from fat.
Tip: Almond croissants are filled and sugared, often 400+ kcal. A plain croissant with fruit is a lighter café breakfast.
Burn off 224 kcal
Rough estimates for a 155 lb (70 kg) adult.
- Brisk walking50 min
- Running20 min
- Cycling28 min
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Common questions
How many calories are in a croissant?+
About 224 kcal per 1 croissant (60 g), or 373 kcal per 100 g.
How many calories in 1 mini croissant?+
1 mini croissant (28 g) is roughly 104 kcal with 2.3 g protein, 12.1 g carbs and 5.5 g fat.
Is a croissant high in protein?+
Not really — 1 croissant gives about 5 g protein, only 9% of its calories. Most of its energy comes from fat.
Is a croissant good for weight loss?+
A croissant is calorie-dense (373 kcal per 100 g), so portions add up quickly. It can still fit a weight-loss diet as an occasional food if you log the portion honestly.
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Values are averages for general information only and are not medical or dietary advice. Actual calories depend on the recipe, cooking oil and portion size. Browse all foods in our food calorie database.