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Cheese croissant
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 414 kcal —
- Protein 9.2 g 18%
- Carbohydrate 44 g 16%
- Fat 21 g 27%
- Saturated fat 11 g 53%
- Fibre 2.6 g 9%
- Sugars 11 g —
- Sodium 361 mg 16%
- Cholesterol 57 mg 19%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 204 µg 23%
- Vitamin C 0.2 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 1.4 mg 10%
- Vitamin K 10.9 µg 9%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.52 mg 44%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.33 mg 25%
- Niacin (B3) 2.2 mg 14%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.84 mg 17%
- Vitamin B6 0.07 mg 4%
- Folate (B9) 74 µg 19%
- Vitamin B12 0.32 µg 13%
- Choline 38.8 mg 7%
Minerals
- Calcium 53 mg 4%
- Iron 2.2 mg 12%
- Magnesium 24 mg 6%
- Phosphorus 130 mg 10%
- Potassium 132 mg 3%
- Zinc 0.94 mg 9%
- Copper 0.1 mg 11%
- Manganese 0.34 mg 15%
- Selenium 26.8 µg 49%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 414 | 9.2 g | 44 g | 21 g |
| 1 × oz | 28.4 g | 117 | 2.6 g | 13 g | 5.9 g |
| 1 × croissant, small | 42 g | 174 | 3.9 g | 19 g | 8.8 g |
| 1 × croissant, medium | 57 g | 236 | 5.2 g | 25 g | 12 g |
| 1 × croissant, large | 67 g | 277 | 6.2 g | 30 g | 14 g |
| 2 × oz | 56.7 g | 235 | 5.2 g | 25 g | 12 g |
| ½ × oz | 14.2 g | 59 | 1.3 g | 6.3 g | 3 g |
| 3 × oz | 85.1 g | 352 | 7.8 g | 38 g | 18 g |
| 4 × oz | 113.4 g | 469 | 10 g | 50 g | 24 g |
Similar foods
- Ham and cheese croissant299 kcal / 100 g
- Egg and cheese croissantfast foods, breakfast304 kcal / 100 g
- Ham egg and cheese croissant261 kcal / 100 g
- Sausage egg and cheese croissantfast foods, breakfast308 kcal / 100 g
- Chicken and cheese croissantbaked, filling - breast chicken and cheese spread346 kcal / 100 g
- Apple croissant254 kcal / 100 g
- Cheese bread408 kcal / 100 g
- Butter croissant406 kcal / 100 g
- Chocolate croissant479 kcal / 100 g
- Croissant367 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Cheese croissant
How do you warm up a cheese croissant without making it soggy?
Heat it in an oven at 160°C for about 5–8 minutes, directly on the rack or on a baking tray. Avoid the microwave: it softens the flaky layers.
Can you freeze cheese croissants?
Yes. Wrap them individually and freeze once completely cool; reheat from frozen at 160°C for about 12–15 minutes, until hot in the centre.
How should you store a cheese croissant?
If it has a moist cheese filling, refrigerate it in a covered container and eat it within a couple of days. Bring it back to crispness in the oven rather than leaving it out for hours.
What goes well with a cheese croissant?
Pair its buttery, savoury pastry with a green salad, tomato soup or fresh fruit. For breakfast, it also works with a boiled egg and tea or coffee.
Can you make a cheese croissant with leftover croissants?
Yes: split a plain croissant, add grated cheese such as Cheddar or Gruyère, then bake at 180°C for about 8–10 minutes, until the cheese melts and the pastry crisps.
How is a cheese croissant different from a ham and cheese croissant?
A cheese croissant has pastry and cheese, while the ham-and-cheese version adds ham and is often more filling. The latter has 13.9 g protein per 100 g, compared with 9.2 g in a cheese croissant.
Which cheese works best in a cheese croissant?
Choose a cheese that melts without releasing too much liquid: Gruyère, Emmental and mature Cheddar are reliable choices. Grate it or use thin slices so it melts before the pastry gets too dark.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 174989 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
