The USDA provides the following nutritional information for one big croissant (67g
• 272 calories
• 14 g fat
• 313mg sodium
• 31 g carbohydrate
• 1.7 g fiber
• Sugar content: 7.5 g
• 5.5 g protein
The number of calories in a croissant is determined on the size of the croissant.
Other nutrient amounts will vary due to changes in baked good size.
This data is for a medium or standard croissant, as indicated on the label. Here’s how the various sizes stack up.
• 114 calories, 2 grams of protein, 13 grams of carbohydrate, 1 gram of fiber, 6 grams of fat, 3 grams of saturated fat per mini croissant
• 171 calories, 3 grams protein, 19 grams carbohydrate, 1 gram fiber, 9 grams fat, 5 grams saturated fat in a small croissant
• Large croissant: 272 calories, 5.5 grams protein, 31 grams carbohydrate, 1.7 grams fiber, 14 grams fat, 7.8 grams saturated fat
Croissants with different flavors are very popular. However, if you add another savory or sweet ingredient to the baked product, the overall calories and nutrition may change.
• A small cheese croissant contains 174 calories, 4 grams protein, 20 grams carbohydrate, 1 gram of fiber, 9 grams fat, and 4 grams saturated fat.
• A typical chocolate croissant 4 grams protein, 28 grams carbohydrate, 2 gram of fiber, 13 grams fat, and 7 grams saturated fat
• A fruit croissant has 226 calories, 4 grams protein, 27 grams carbohydrate, 2 grams fiber, 11 grams of fat and 6 grams of saturated fat.
Of course, depending on your chosen condiment, adding a topping to your croissant may raise the fat and calories as well.
Spreading butter on toast will contribute around 100 calories, 11 grams of total fat, and 7 grams of saturated fat.
A single serving of cream cheese adds 35 calories, 3.5 grams of total fat, and 2.2 grams of saturated fat to your diet.
