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Bacon egg and cheese croissant
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 289 kcal —
- Protein 13 g 26%
- Carbohydrate 22 g 8%
- Fat 16 g 21%
- Saturated fat 7 g 35%
- Fibre 1 g 4%
- Sugars 4.8 g —
- Sodium 602 mg 26%
- Cholesterol 170 mg 57%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 176 µg 20%
- Vitamin C 0.1 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0.8 µg 4%
- Vitamin E 0.97 mg 6%
- Vitamin K 2.8 µg 2%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.23 mg 19%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.3 mg 23%
- Niacin (B3) 2 mg 13%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 1 mg 20%
- Vitamin B6 0.09 mg 5%
- Folate (B9) 51 µg 13%
- Vitamin B12 0.64 µg 27%
- Choline 126 mg 23%
Minerals
- Calcium 146 mg 11%
- Iron 1.6 mg 9%
- Magnesium 17 mg 4%
- Phosphorus 217 mg 17%
- Potassium 160 mg 3%
- Zinc 1.3 mg 12%
- Copper 0.07 mg 8%
- Manganese 0.15 mg 6%
- Selenium 26.6 µg 48%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 289 | 13 g | 22 g | 16 g |
| 1 × item | 128 g | 370 | 17 g | 28 g | 21 g |
| 2 × item | 256 g | 740 | 33 g | 55 g | 42 g |
| ½ × item | 64 g | 185 | 8.3 g | 14 g | 11 g |
| 3 × item | 384 g | 1110 | 50 g | 83 g | 63 g |
| 4 × item | 512 g | 1480 | 66 g | 110 g | 84 g |
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- Sausage egg and cheese croissant308 kcal / 100 g
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- Croissan'wich with egg and cheeseburger king283 kcal / 100 g
- Bacon egg and cheese biscuitfast foods301 kcal / 100 g
- Croissan'wich with sausage egg and cheeseburger king308 kcal / 100 g
- Bacon egg and cheese english muffinfast foods, breakfast228 kcal / 100 g
- McDonald's Bacon Egg & Cheese Biscuit304 kcal / 100 g
- Egg sandwichon croissant, with bacon326 kcal / 100 g
- McDonald's Bacon egg & cheese mcgriddles272 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Bacon egg and cheese croissant
How do you make a bacon, egg, and cheese croissant at home?
Cook the bacon until crisp, scramble or fry an egg, then layer them with cheese in a split croissant. Warm it in a 180 °C oven for about 5 minutes, until the cheese melts.
How do you reheat a bacon, egg, and cheese croissant without making it soggy?
Use an oven or air fryer rather than a microwave: heat at 160 °C for about 8–10 minutes, loosely wrapped in foil, then unwrap for the final 2 minutes to crisp the pastry. Make sure the filling is steaming hot.
Can you keep a bacon, egg, and cheese croissant in the fridge?
Refrigerate it promptly in a covered container and eat it within 2 days for the best texture. Reheat it until steaming hot, and only reheat it once.
Can you freeze a bacon, egg, and cheese croissant?
Yes. Wrap it tightly once cool and freeze for up to 2 months; thaw overnight in the fridge, then reheat in a 160 °C oven until steaming hot. The croissant may be less flaky than when freshly made.
What cheese goes well in a bacon, egg, and cheese croissant?
Mature Cheddar gives a strong, savoury flavour and melts well; a slice of Swiss-style cheese makes a milder, silkier filling. Put the cheese against the hot egg so it melts before you close the croissant.
How much protein is in a bacon, egg, and cheese croissant?
A typical croissant weighing 128 g provides 13 g of protein per 100 g. The egg, cheese and bacon all contribute to it.
Does a bacon, egg, and cheese croissant contain common allergens?
Usually, yes: it contains wheat in the pastry, egg and milk in the filling, and may contain other allergens through ingredients or cross-contact during preparation. Check the ingredient information if you need to avoid a particular allergen.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 173269 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
