Croissants, cheese
FDC 174989oz (28 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 29 · -11 vs Baked goods medianCheese croissants score 29 of 100, a Low band placing them at rank 43 of 60 in Baked goods, though they carry a genuinely varied nutrient profile: an excellent 23% DV of vitamin A plus good showings of protein (18% DV), iron (12% DV), and vitamin E (10% DV).
Laminated pastry dough folded with cheese, these are a bakery-case breakfast or brunch item best warmed through, and a 28g ounce comes from a base food running 414 calories per 100g. Saturated fat runs to 10.6 g per 100 g, and with a score below the category median of 40, bread, cheese, is a same-category option worth comparing.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 414 kcal | 21% |
| Total fat | 21 g | 27% |
| Saturated fat | 11 g | 53% |
| Cholesterol | 57 mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 361 mg | 16% |
| Carbohydrate | 47 g | 17% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.6 g | 9% |
| Sugars | 11 g | |
| Protein | 9.2 g | 18% |
| Potassium | 132 mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 53 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 24 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 204 µg | 23% |
| Vitamin E | 1.4 mg | 10% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 116 kcal | 6% |
| Total fat | 5.9 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 3 g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 16 mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 101 mg | 4% |
| Carbohydrate | 13 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.73 g | 3% |
| Sugars | 3.2 g | |
| Protein | 2.6 g | 5% |
| Potassium | 37 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 15 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 6.7 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.06 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 57 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.4 mg | 3% |
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FDC 174989Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the baked goods median
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In the kitchen and how to use it
A cheese croissant takes the classic laminated, buttery pastry and folds cheese into the dough or tucks it into the center before baking, so it puffs up with the same flaky, shattering layers but with pockets of melted cheese running through the crumb. It is a breakfast and brunch staple, eaten on its own with coffee, split and filled with ham for a quick sandwich, or warmed briefly in the oven to re-crisp the layers and re-melt the cheese if made ahead.
Fresh croissants are best eaten the day they are baked, but they freeze well unbaked or baked, and a frozen baked croissant can be refreshed in a low oven for a few minutes to restore some crispness to the crust. At 414 calories per 100 grams, a one-ounce, 28 gram croissant is a calorie-dense pastry, and it stands out for its 23 percent DV of vitamin A and 18 percent DV of protein per 100 grams, with 9.2 grams of protein and 2.6 grams of fiber per 100 grams, along with smaller contributions of iron and vitamin E, making it more than a plain pastry nutritionally even as an indulgent breakfast choice.
Frequently asked questions about croissants, cheese
How many calories are in a cheese croissant?
Cheese croissants have 414 calories per 100 grams.
Is a cheese croissant a good source of vitamin A?
Yes, it provides 23 percent DV of vitamin A per 100 grams, along with 18 percent DV of protein.
How do you store cheese croissants?
Eat them fresh the day they are baked when possible, or freeze unbaked or baked croissants and refresh in a low oven to restore crispness.