Apple Croissant Calories: One Piece and Nutrition Facts

Croissants, apple

42.5 g

Calculation basis: USDA SR28 generic apple croissant. The source piece weighs 57 g; 85 g is a weighed example. Use a specific product label when different.

Calculated from the 100 g values. — means unknown, not zero. ~ indicates an estimated serving weight.

108kcal

Carbohydrate15.8 g 57%

Protein3.1 g 12%

Fat3.7 g 31%

Croissants, apple Nutrition Values

Nutrients	100 g	1 Half piece (half of an 85 g product)
Calories(kcal)	254	108
Carbohydrate (g)	37.1	15.77
Protein (g)	7.4	3.15
Fat (g)	8.7	3.7
Fiber (g)	2.5	1.06
Cholesterol (mg)	31	13.18
Sodium (mg)	274	116.45
Potassium (mg)	90	38.25
Calcium (mg)	30	12.75
Iron (mg)	1.1	0.47
Vitamin A (µg RAE)	94	39.95
Vitamin C (mg)	0.5	0.21

Values are calculated from a 100 g basis. The product, recipe and serving amount can change the result. See the food-specific notes below for the reference used.

Apple croissant calories depend on the piece you buy

This USDA apple croissant reference provides 254 calories per 100 g. Its medium piece weighs 57 g and supplies about 145 calories. An 85 g piece calculated from the same recipe would provide 216 calories. Bakery products differ in size, pastry and filling, so one croissant is not a fixed serving everywhere. [1]

How much does one apple croissant weigh?

The 57 g option comes from the reference record; 85 g is a weighed example of a larger piece. Use the individual weight on the package when available. For similar-sized items in a multipack, dividing net weight by the number of pieces gives a useful estimate. Half an 85 g croissant weighs 42.5 g and provides about 108 calories in this calculation.

Does an apple filling make it lower in calories?

Not necessarily. Apple and sugar in the filling, fat in the pastry and the finished product's moisture all affect the result. This historical generic USDA record does not describe every bakery's current recipe. A higher number on a package may reflect a different product rather than an error. Do not use these values for an apple cookie, plain croissant or chocolate croissant.

The same care is needed when comparing a croissant with bread. Look at equal weights as well as the amounts you would actually eat. One small croissant and one thick slice of bread are not comparable just because both count as one piece. Without the recipe and portion, a claim that every croissant is more fattening than every bread is too broad. The sugar and fat calculation for commercial Dutch apple pie also includes the whole pastry dessert; croissant values cannot be transferred to it.

What could go with an apple croissant at breakfast?

If a croissant on its own leaves you hungry soon afterwards, consider adding a protein food to breakfast. Plain yoghurt or milk may work if you enjoy and tolerate them. Include any sweetened drink, jam or other additions when considering the meal. An apple filling does not make a pastry equivalent to a serving of fresh fruit.

Can I eat one while losing weight?

A croissant you enjoy can fit into an eating plan. Choose the amount with the rest of your meals, hunger and the product's actual weight in mind. Sharing a larger piece is one way to have a smaller portion without giving it up. There is no universal rule to stay below 100 g or exercise for a set number of minutes afterwards. [2]

For help building breakfasts that leave room for foods you enjoy, find out about a personal weight-loss and maintenance plan.