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Butter croissant
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 406 kcal —
- Protein 8.2 g 16%
- Carbohydrate 43 g 16%
- Fat 21 g 27%
- Saturated fat 12 g 58%
- Fibre 2.6 g 9%
- Sugars 11 g —
- Sodium 384 mg 17%
- Cholesterol 67 mg 22%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 206 µg 23%
- Vitamin C 0.2 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.84 mg 6%
- Vitamin K 1.8 µg 2%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.39 mg 32%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.24 mg 19%
- Niacin (B3) 2.2 mg 14%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.86 mg 17%
- Vitamin B6 0.06 mg 3%
- Folate (B9) 88 µg 22%
- Vitamin B12 0.16 µg 7%
- Choline 38.8 mg 7%
Minerals
- Calcium 37 mg 3%
- Iron 2 mg 11%
- Magnesium 16 mg 4%
- Phosphorus 105 mg 8%
- Potassium 118 mg 3%
- Zinc 0.75 mg 7%
- Copper 0.08 mg 9%
- Manganese 0.33 mg 14%
- Selenium 22.7 µg 41%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 406 | 8.2 g | 43 g | 21 g |
| 1 × oz | 28.4 g | 115 | 2.3 g | 12 g | 6 g |
| 1 × croissant, mini | 28 g | 114 | 2.3 g | 12 g | 5.9 g |
| 1 × croissant, small | 42 g | 171 | 3.4 g | 18 g | 8.8 g |
| 1 × croissant, medium | 57 g | 231 | 4.7 g | 25 g | 12 g |
| 1 × croissant, large | 67 g | 272 | 5.5 g | 29 g | 14 g |
| 2 × oz | 56.7 g | 230 | 4.6 g | 25 g | 12 g |
| ½ × oz | 14.2 g | 58 | 1.2 g | 6.1 g | 3 g |
| 3 × oz | 85.1 g | 345 | 7 g | 37 g | 18 g |
| 4 × oz | 113.4 g | 460 | 9.3 g | 49 g | 24 g |
Similar foods
- Pure butter croissantaverage420 kcal / 100 g
- Wholemeal butter croissant365 kcal / 100 g
- Croissantprepared w butter414 kcal / 100 g
- Apple croissant254 kcal / 100 g
- Chocolate croissant479 kcal / 100 g
- Cheese croissant414 kcal / 100 g
- Chocolate filled croissant393 kcal / 100 g
- Crescent rollpuff pastry425 kcal / 100 g
- Nut-filled croissantyeast dough318 kcal / 100 g
- Danish pastry croissant426 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Butter croissant
How do you warm a butter croissant without making it soggy?
Heat it in an oven at 160 °C for 4–6 minutes, straight on the rack or a baking tray. Avoid the microwave, which softens the flaky layers.
Can you freeze butter croissants?
Yes. Freeze them in an airtight bag while fresh, then thaw at room temperature and crisp them in a 160 °C oven for about 5 minutes.
What can you eat with a butter croissant?
It works with jam or honey, or as a savoury sandwich with ham and cheese. For a French-style breakfast, serve it with coffee or hot chocolate.
How can you tell whether a butter croissant is fresh?
Look for distinct, golden layers and a crisp outer shell; it should feel light rather than dense. A fresh one smells buttery and has a tender, airy centre.
Can you make a sandwich with a butter croissant?
Yes: split it horizontally and add fillings such as ham and cheese, smoked salmon with soft cheese, or egg. Keep wet fillings modest so the crisp pastry does not turn soggy.
How does a butter croissant compare with an almond croissant?
An almond croissant has more protein and fibre: 10.8 g and 3.7 g per 100 g, compared with 8.2 g and 2.6 g in a butter croissant. Its energy is slightly lower, at 394 kcal versus 406 kcal per 100 g.
Is a butter croissant a source of selenium?
Yes. A 57 g medium butter croissant provides 12.9 µg of selenium; it also provides 0.22 mg of vitamin B1.
Does a butter croissant contain much saturated fat?
A 57 g medium butter croissant contains 6.6 g of saturated fat. Butter is the main source, which also gives the pastry its characteristic rich flavour and flaky texture.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 174987 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
