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🥐 Croissant: calories and nutrition
Per 1 medium (57 g) — the same values SkinnyScan uses when you scan.
Nutrition facts
| Per 1 medium | Per 100 g | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 231 kcal | 405 kcal |
| Protein | 4.7 g | 8.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 26 g | 45.6 g |
| of which sugars | 6 g | 10.5 g |
| Fat | 12 g | 21.1 g |
| of which saturates | 6.6 g | 11.6 g |
| Fibre | 1.5 g | 2.6 g |
| Sodium | 424 mg | 744 mg |
Where the calories come from
Protein 8% · Carbs 45% · Fat 47%
How it compares
Against the 72 foods in the SkinnyScan database, croissant is:
- more calorie-dense than 82% of them
- a notable source of saturated fat (33% of the daily value per serving)
- relatively high in sodium (18% DV per serving)
Common questions
How many calories are in croissant?
1 medium of croissant (57 g) contains about 231 calories.
Is croissant healthy?
SkinnyScan grades croissant D — poor, best kept occasional. The grade blends calorie density, protein, fibre, sugar, saturated fat and sodium rather than looking at calories alone.
How much protein is in croissant?
About 4.7 g of protein per 1 medium — roughly 9% of a 50 g daily target.
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Nutrition values are approximations for a typical serving and will vary by variety, ripeness and preparation. SkinnyScan is an educational tool, not a substitute for professional medical or dietary advice.