Croissant nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Croissants, butter
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Top nutrition facts for Croissant
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 406 kcal |
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Glycemic index ⓘ
Source:
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56 (medium) |
| Glycemic load ⓘ Glycemic Load (GL) is a metric that measures both the quality (Glycemic Index) and quantity of carbohydrates in a specific serving of food to estimate its impact on blood sugar levels. It is calculated as: (GI × Carbs in grams) / 100. | 14 (medium) |
| Insulin index ⓘ The insulin index of foods demonstrates how much a food increases the insulin level in the blood, in the first two-hour period after consumption. | 79 ⓘ https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/66/5/1264/4655967 – 79 |
| Net carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 43 g |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 croissant, medium (57 g) |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | 4.5 (acidic) |
| Oxalates | 13.3 mg ⓘ https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutrition-questionnaire-service-center/nutrient-tables-download-page/ |
Saturated fat ⓘHigher in Saturated fat content than 94% of foods
Folic acid (B9) ⓘHigher in Folic acid (B9) content than 94% of foods
Folate, DFE ⓘHigher in Folate, DFE content than 92% of foods
Vitamin A ⓘHigher in Vitamin A content than 92% of foods
Folate ⓘHigher in Folate content than 88% of foods
Croissant calories (kcal)
| Calories for different serving sizes of croissant | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 406 | |
| Calories in 1 croissant, mini | 114 | 28 g |
| Calories in 1 oz | 115 | 28.35 g |
| Calories in 1 croissant, small | 171 | 42 g |
| Calories in 1 croissant, medium | 231 | 57 g |
| Calories in 1 croissant, large | 272 | 67 g |
| Calories for different varieties of croissant | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Croissants, butter (this food) | 406 | 100 g |
| Croissants, apple | 254 | 100 g |
| Croissants, cheese | 414 | 100 g |
Extra Nutrition facts for Croissant
| Protein per 100 calories ⓘ Shows how many grams of protein you get from 100 calories of this food, calculated as (protein in g ÷ calories) × 100. | 2 g |
| Calories per 10 g protein ⓘ Shows how many calories you need to eat from this food to get 10 g of protein, calculated as (calories ÷ protein in g) × 10. | 495 kcal |
| Weight per 100 calories ⓘ Shows how many grams of this food equal 100 kcal—higher grams mean a larger portion for the same calories. | 25 g |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio ⓘ (monounsaturated + polyunsaturated) / saturated, ≥2 broadly recommended by major guidelines for heart health | 0.57 |
Croissant Glycemic index (GI)
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Croissant Glycemic load (GL)
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
618µg of 900µg
69%
Vitamin E:
2.5mg of 15mg
17%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 20µg
0%
Vitamin C:
0.6mg of 90mg
0.67%
Vitamin B1:
1.2mg of 1mg
97%
Vitamin B2:
0.72mg of 1mg
56%
Vitamin B3:
6.6mg of 16mg
41%
Vitamin B5:
2.6mg of 5mg
52%
Vitamin B6:
0.17mg of 1mg
13%
Folate:
264µg of 400µg
66%
Vitamin B12:
0.48µg of 2µg
20%
Vitamin K:
5.4µg of 120µg
4.5%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 16%
8.2 g of 50 g
8.2 g (16% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 32%
21 g of 65 g
21 g (32% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 15%
45.8 g of 300 g
45.8 g (15% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 1%
23.2 g of 2,000 g
23.2 g (1% of DV )
Other:
1.8 g
1.8 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
297mg of 280mg
106%
Threonine:
852mg of 1,050mg
81%
Isoleucine:
1095mg of 1,400mg
78%
Leucine:
1869mg of 2,730mg
68%
Lysine:
987mg of 2,100mg
47%
Methionine:
525mg of 1,050mg
50%
Phenylalanine:
1248mg of 1,750mg
71%
Valine:
1230mg of 1,820mg
68%
Histidine:
561mg of 700mg
80%
Fat type information
Saturated fat:
12 g
Monounsaturated fat:
5.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.1 g
Fiber content ratio for Croissant
Sugar:
11 g
Fiber:
2.6 g
Other:
32 g
All nutrients for Croissant per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Vitamin A | 206µg | 23% | 8% | |
| Calories | 406kcal | 20% | 14% |
8.6 times more than Orange
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| Protein | 8.2g | 20% | 50% |
2.9 times more than Broccoli
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| Protein per 100 calories | 2g | N/A | 72% | |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 495kcal | N/A | 25% | |
| Weight per 100 calories | 25g | N/A | 86% | |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 0.57 | N/A | 83% | |
| Fats | 21g | 32% | 15% |
1.6 times less than Cheese
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% | 43% |
265 times less than Lemon
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| Net carbs | 43g | N/A | 22% |
1.3 times less than Chocolate
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| Carbs | 46g | 15% | 23% |
1.6 times more than Rice
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| Cholesterol | 67mg | 22% | 24% |
5.6 times less than Egg
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| Vitamin D* | 0 IU | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 4% | 63% |
8.8 times less than Almonds
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| Calcium | 37mg | 4% | 36% |
3.4 times less than Milk
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| Potassium | 118mg | 3% | 74% |
1.2 times less than Cucumber
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| Iron | 2mg | 25% | 36% |
1.3 times less than Beef broiled
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| Sugar | 11g | N/A | 18% |
1.3 times more than Coca-Cola
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| Fiber | 2.6g | 10% | 24% |
1.1 times more than Orange
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 9% | 49% |
1.8 times less than Shiitake
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| Zinc | 0.75mg | 7% | 52% |
8.4 times less than Beef broiled
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| Phosphorus | 105mg | 15% | 57% |
1.7 times less than Chicken meat
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| Sodium | 467mg | 20% | 22% |
Equal to White bread
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| Vitamin E | 0.84mg | 6% | 17% |
1.7 times less than Kiwi
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| Selenium | 23µg | 41% | 23% | |
| Manganese | 0.33mg | 14% | 19% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 32% | 16% |
1.5 times more than Pea raw
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.24mg | 19% | 29% |
1.9 times more than Avocado
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.2mg | 14% | 50% |
4.4 times less than Turkey meat
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.86mg | 17% | 14% |
1.3 times less than Sunflower seeds
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 4% | 66% |
2.1 times less than Oats
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 7% | 47% |
4.4 times less than Pork
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | 26% |
56.4 times less than Broccoli
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| Folate | 88µg | 22% | 12% |
1.4 times more than Brussels sprouts
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| Saturated fat | 12g | 58% | 6% |
2 times more than Beef broiled
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| Choline | 39mg | 7% | 22% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.5g | N/A | 22% |
1.8 times less than Avocado
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.1g | N/A | 37% |
43.1 times less than Walnut
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| Tryptophan | 0.1mg | 0% | 37% |
3.1 times less than Chicken meat
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| Threonine | 0.28mg | 0% | 38% |
2.5 times less than Beef broiled
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| Isoleucine | 0.37mg | 0% | 37% |
2.5 times less than Salmon raw
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| Leucine | 0.62mg | 0% | 39% |
3.9 times less than Tuna Bluefin
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| Lysine | 0.33mg | 0% | 39% |
1.4 times less than Tofu
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| Methionine | 0.18mg | 0% | 36% |
1.8 times more than Quinoa
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| Phenylalanine | 0.42mg | 0% | 37% |
1.6 times less than Egg
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| Valine | 0.41mg | 0% | 38% |
4.9 times less than Soybean raw
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| Histidine | 0.19mg | 0% | 39% |
4 times less than Turkey meat
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| Caffeine | 0mg | 0% | 100% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 14% |
230 times less than Salmon
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 15% |
730 times less than Salmon
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 406
% Daily Value*
32%
Total Fat
21g
53%
Saturated Fat 12g
0
Trans Fat
0g
22%
Cholesterol 67mg
20%
Sodium 467mg
15%
Total Carbohydrate
46g
10%
Dietary Fiber
2.6g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
8.2g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
37mg
3.7%
Iron
2mg
25%
Potassium
118mg
3.5%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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Low in Cholesterol
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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No Trans Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Low in Sugars
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References
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