Calories in a Croissant: Plain, Chocolate and Almond
How many calories are in a croissant – mini, medium, large, chocolate, almond and breakfast sandwiches – plus fat, carbs and croissant vs bagel.
A warm, flaky croissant with coffee is one of the simple joys of a slow morning. It looks light and airy, but those thin layers are made with a lot of butter. So how many calories does a croissant really have?
The short answer: a medium butter croissant (57 g) has about 231 calories, and a large bakery croissant (67 g) about 272. Per 100 g, that’s about 406 calories. A chocolate croissant has about 275–300 calories, and an almond croissant up to 500. About a fifth of a croissant is fat, mostly butter.
Calories in croissants by size
Values are for butter croissants, from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA FoodData Central):
| Croissant | Weight | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Mini croissant | 28 g | 114 kcal |
| Small croissant | 42 g | 171 kcal |
| Medium croissant | 57 g | 231 kcal |
| Large croissant | 67 g | 272 kcal |
| Chocolate croissant | 65–70 g | 275–295 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 406 kcal |
Tip: coffee shop croissants are often bigger than a “medium” croissant. If the menu or package lists the weight, multiply by about 4 calories per gram.
Croissant nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per medium croissant (57 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 406 kcal | 231 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 45.8 g | 26.1 g |
| – of which sugars | 11.3 g | 6.4 g |
| Fiber | 2.6 g | 1.5 g |
| Protein | 8.2 g | 4.7 g |
| Fat | 21.0 g | 12.0 g |
| – of which saturated | 11.7 g | 6.7 g |
| Sodium | 384 mg | 219 mg |
A croissant is mostly white flour and butter. It has little protein and fiber, so it doesn’t keep you full for long. One medium croissant has about a third of the saturated fat you should eat in a whole day.
Calories in croissant breakfasts
| Food | Calories |
|---|---|
| Croissant + 1 tbsp butter | about 330 kcal |
| Croissant + 1 tbsp jam | about 280 kcal |
| Croissant + butter + jam | about 380 kcal |
| Ham and cheese croissant | about 350–450 kcal |
| Croissant with egg and cheese | about 380–430 kcal |
| Croissant with egg, cheese and bacon or sausage | about 450–550 kcal |
| Almond croissant | about 400–500 kcal |
A croissant is already rich in butter – adding more butter and jam quickly makes it a 350–400 calorie breakfast. Breakfast sandwiches on a croissant have more calories than the same fillings on an English muffin (about 130 calories for the muffin).
Croissant vs other breakfast breads
| Bread | Portion | Calories | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butter croissant | 1 medium (57 g) | 231 kcal | 12 g |
| Plain bagel | 1 medium (105 g) | about 270 kcal | 1–2 g |
| English muffin | 1 (57 g) | about 130 kcal | 1 g |
| Whole wheat toast | 2 slices (56 g) | about 140 kcal | 2 g |
| Blueberry muffin | 1 large | about 400–470 kcal | 15–20 g |
A croissant isn’t the worst breakfast bread – a coffee shop muffin has more calories. But an English muffin or whole wheat toast with eggs gives you more protein and fiber for fewer calories.
Can you eat croissants and lose weight?
Yes, now and then. No single food makes you gain weight – your total for the day does. A croissant just has a lot of calories for little fullness, so it’s worth planning for.
How to fit it in:
- Eat it plain – no extra butter.
- Add protein: scrambled eggs, Greek yogurt or cottage cheese with berries.
- Pick a mini or small croissant.
- Make it a weekend treat, not a daily habit.
Remember that you lose weight only when you eat fewer calories than you burn. Read more about the calorie deficit and find your number with our calorie calculator. For more filling ideas, see our high protein breakfast guide.
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The bottom line
A medium butter croissant has about 231 calories, a large one about 272 and a chocolate croissant about 275–300. About a fifth of a croissant is fat, mostly butter, and it has little protein or fiber. Enjoy it now and then – plain, with some protein, and without extra butter.
FAQ
How many calories are in a croissant?
A medium butter croissant (57 g) has about 231 calories. A large one (67 g) has about 272, and a mini croissant (28 g) about 114.
How many calories are in a chocolate croissant?
About 275–300 calories for a typical bakery chocolate croissant (pain au chocolat, 65–70 g). Coffee shop versions can be larger and reach 300–350.
How many calories are in an almond croissant?
About 400–500 calories. It's filled with almond cream and topped with sliced almonds and powdered sugar, which makes it the richest croissant.
How many calories are in a croissant breakfast sandwich?
About 400–550 calories for a croissant with egg, cheese and bacon, ham or sausage. The croissant alone is about half of that.
Is a croissant healthier than a bagel?
Not really – they're just different. A medium croissant has about 231 calories and 12 g of fat. A medium plain bagel has about 270 calories but almost no fat. Neither has much fiber or protein.
Can I eat croissants and lose weight?
Yes, now and then. A croissant has a lot of calories for how little it fills you up. Enjoy it plain, without extra butter, and add protein like eggs or Greek yogurt.
