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Ham egg and cheese croissant
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 261 kcal —
- Protein 12 g 25%
- Carbohydrate 18 g 7%
- Fat 15 g 19%
- Saturated fat 5.2 g 26%
- Fibre 0.9 g 3%
- Sugars 5.4 g —
- Sodium 711 mg 31%
- Cholesterol 140 mg 47%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 146 µg 16%
- Vitamin C 0.1 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0.8 µg 4%
- Vitamin E 0.76 mg 5%
- Vitamin K 2.1 µg 2%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.34 mg 28%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.2 mg 15%
- Niacin (B3) 2.1 mg 13%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.82 mg 16%
- Vitamin B6 0.15 mg 9%
- Folate (B9) 42 µg 11%
- Vitamin B12 0.66 µg 28%
- Choline 105 mg 19%
Minerals
- Calcium 95 mg 7%
- Iron 1.4 mg 8%
- Magnesium 17 mg 4%
- Phosphorus 221 mg 18%
- Potassium 179 mg 4%
- Zinc 1.4 mg 13%
- Copper 0.08 mg 9%
- Manganese 0.15 mg 6%
- Selenium 17.9 µg 33%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 261 | 13 g | 18 g | 15 g |
| 1 × item | 155 g | 405 | 19 g | 28 g | 23 g |
| 2 × item | 310 g | 809 | 39 g | 56 g | 46 g |
| ½ × item | 77.5 g | 202 | 9.6 g | 14 g | 12 g |
| 3 × item | 465 g | 1214 | 58 g | 84 g | 70 g |
| 4 × item | 620 g | 1618 | 77 g | 112 g | 93 g |
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Questions about Ham egg and cheese croissant
How many calories are in a ham, egg, and cheese croissant?
A typical 155 g croissant contains 261 kcal per 100 g; the whole portion is larger, so its total is roughly one and a half times that amount.
How much protein does a ham, egg, and cheese croissant provide?
It has 12 g of protein per 100 g. The ham, egg and cheese all contribute, though the amount in a whole croissant depends on its size.
How do you reheat a ham, egg, and cheese croissant without making it soggy?
Warm it in an oven at 160 °C for about 8–10 minutes, loosely covered with foil; uncover it for the final 2 minutes to crisp the pastry. A microwave is quicker but softens the croissant.
Can you freeze a ham, egg, and cheese croissant?
Yes. Wrap it tightly once fully cool and freeze for up to 2 months; defrost it overnight in the fridge, then reheat in a 160 °C oven until hot throughout.
What goes well with a ham, egg, and cheese croissant?
A crisp green salad, sliced tomato or fruit balances its rich, buttery pastry and savoury filling. It also makes a substantial breakfast alongside tea or coffee.
Is a ham, egg, and cheese croissant higher in calories than a bacon, egg, and cheese croissant?
Yes: the ham version has 261 kcal per 100 g, compared with 289 kcal per 100 g for a bacon, egg, and cheese croissant.
Can you make a ham, egg, and cheese croissant ahead of time?
You can assemble it the night before and keep it covered in the fridge, but it is best baked or reheated just before serving so the pastry stays crisp. Keep it chilled rather than leaving egg and ham at room temperature.
What can you use instead of a croissant for a ham, egg, and cheese breakfast?
Use a toasted English muffin, a bagel or a soft bread roll. These hold the egg and melted cheese well, though they will not give you the croissant’s flaky, buttery layers.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 173270 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
