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Croissant

Croissants pack 406 kcal into 100 g (3.5 oz), so a typical 60 g (2 oz) serving already adds up to about 244 kcal.

Last reviewed: By USDA description: Croissant, butter

  • 406 kcalCalories per 100 g
  • 8.2 gProtein per 100 g
  • 2.6 gFiber per 100 g
  • Estimated satiety: 1 out of 5

Nutrition facts

A typical 60 g (2 oz) serving provides about 244 kcal, 4.9 g of protein, and 1.6 g of fiber.

Values for croissant per 100 g (3.5 oz) and per typical serving of 60 g (2 oz).
NutrientPer 100 g (3.5 oz)Per serving (60 g (2 oz))
Calories406 kcal244 kcal
Protein8.2 g4.9 g
Carbohydrates45.8 g27.5 g
of which sugars11.3 g6.8 g
Fiber2.6 g1.6 g
Fat21 g12.6 g
of which saturated11.7 g7 g
Water23.2 g13.9 g

The typical serving is a common amount used for the math, not a recommendation. Ounces and cups are rounded US equivalents; the values come from the database entry cited in the sources.

Satiety

High energy density.

The 1 to 5 score is our own estimate: it starts at 1 point, adds points for low energy density, for protein and fiber per 100 kcal, and for the water in solid foods, and subtracts points for drinks with calories. It is useful for comparing foods with each other; it is not a measurement in people.

This food was measured in people: in the satiety index by Holt and colleagues (1995), which compared 240 kcal servings of 38 foods over two hours, it scored 47 versus 100 for white bread. In other words, it was less filling than the same calories of white bread. Source: Holt SH, Miller JC, Petocz P, Farmakalidis E. A satiety index of common foods. Eur J Clin Nutr. 1995;49(9):675-90.

What to keep in mind on a GLP-1 medication

High energy density
It has more than 300 kcal per 100 g: a lot of energy in a small volume, so it is less filling per calorie. That does not make it a bad food; when your appetite is very low, a small serving can help you meet your needs.
May worsen nausea
It is a fatty or fried food. Fatty meals are digested more slowly and often make nausea and heaviness worse, especially in the weeks when your body is adjusting to a GLP-1 medication. This is an editorial judgment, not a ban.

Frequently asked questions about croissants

How many grams of protein are in a croissant?

A croissant, our reference serving of 60 g (2 oz), has about 4.9 g of protein. 100 g (3.5 oz) of croissants has 8.2 g of protein. That is 2 g of protein per 100 kcal.

How many kcal are in a croissant?

A croissant, our reference serving of 60 g (2 oz), has about 244 kcal. 100 g (3.5 oz) of croissants has 406 kcal. That is a high energy density.

How much fiber is in a croissant?

A croissant, our reference serving of 60 g (2 oz), has about 1.6 g of fiber. 100 g (3.5 oz) of croissants has 2.6 g of fiber.

Do croissants keep you full?

Barely filling for the calories they provide: our estimated satiety score is 1 out of 5. It is based on: high energy density. They were also measured in people: in the Holt satiety index (1995), with 240 kcal servings, they scored 47 versus 100 for white bread.

What should I know about croissants if I take Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound and feel nauseous?

Based on our tags, this is what matters about croissants on a GLP-1 medication. “High energy density”: a lot of energy in a small volume; when your appetite is very low, a small serving can help you meet your needs. “May worsen nausea”: a fatty or fried food; fatty meals are digested more slowly and can make nausea and heaviness worse. These are general guidelines, not medical advice: everyone tolerates foods differently.

What is a typical serving of croissants?

We use 60 g (2 oz) as a typical serving, roughly a croissant. That amount provides about 244 kcal, 4.9 g of protein, and 1.6 g of fiber. It is a reference for calculations, not a recommendation of how much to eat.

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Sources

Sources for the data on this page, with the access date.

  1. USDA FoodData Central: Croissants, butter (FDC ID 174987). U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. accessed .
  2. Holt SH, Miller JC, Petocz P, Farmakalidis E. A satiety index of common foods. Eur J Clin Nutr. 1995;49(9):675-90. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition (PubMed). accessed .