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Bread, flakes and breakfast cereals

Croissant (average)

Bread and bread products 398 kcal / 100 g FSVO V7.1

100 g of Croissant (average) provides 398 kcal (1,660 kJ). Its composition stands out for its content of fat (22 g) per 100 g. This food belongs to the “Bread and bread products” category (“Bread, flakes and breakfast cereals” family) of the Swiss database.

Croissant (average)

The essentials for 100 g

Protein7.8 g 16%
Fat22 g 31%
Carbohydrates40.4 g 16%
Dietary fibre3.9 g 13%

% of nutrient reference values (adults), for the displayed portion.

Detailed composition

for 100 g
NutrientValue% NRV*
Macronutrients
Energy398 kcal (1,660 kJ)C20%
Protein7.8 gC16%
Fat22 gC31%
of which saturated fat12.8 gC64%
of which polyunsaturated1.4 gCn/a
of which omega-30.2 gCn/a
Carbohydrates40.4 gC16%
of which sugars2.3 gC3%
Dietary fibre3.9 gC13%
Water26.5 gCn/a
Alcohol0 gCn/a
Minerals
Calcium33 mgC4%
Iron1 mgC7%
Magnesium24 mgC6%
Phosphorus110 mgC16%
Potassium160 mgC8%
Sodium460 mgC19%
Zinc1 mgC10%
Vitamins
Vitamin D0.4 µgC8%
Vitamin B120.1 µgC3%
Vitamin C0 mgC0%
Folate22 µgC11%

* Share of the nutrient reference values for adults (Swiss FIC ordinance, annex 10), for the displayed portion. For dietary fibre the annex sets no value: the 30 g a day is an indicative benchmark. “n/a”: value not available in the source, never estimated by us. A, E or C indicates each value’s origin.

As a share of daily needs

Covered by 100 g · reference population: average adult.

Protein16%
Fat31%
Carbohydrates16%
Dietary fibre13%
Sodium19%
Phosphorus16%
Folate11%
Zinc10%
Potassium8%

Quick comparison

Difference per 100 g from this food’s point of view: “+” = it contains more than the compared food.

ComparisonProteinFatEnergy
vs Croissant, pretzel (with iodized salt)− 1.3 g− 3 g− 25 kcal
vs Braided white bread made with butter− 1.2 g+ 10.6 g+ 73 kcal
vs Bread with walnuts− 1.4 g+ 4.1 g+ 67 kcal

Frequently asked questions

How many calories in 100 g of Croissant (average)?
100 g of Croissant (average) provides 398 kcal, i.e. 1,660 kJ (FSVO data V7.1).
How much protein in 100 g of Croissant (average)?
100 g provides 7.8 g of protein, i.e. 16% of the adult reference value (50 g).
What is the fat content of 100 g of Croissant (average)?
100 g contains 22 g of fat, of which 12.8 g saturated fatty acids.
Where do these values come from?
From the Swiss food composition database V7.1 published by the FSVO (July 2026). Every value carries an origin indicator: A (measured), E (estimated) or C (calculated).
Which preparation state do the values refer to?
To the official label “Croissant (average)” in the database: the state (raw, cooked, drained…) is specified where relevant. Preparation substantially changes the composition per 100 g, especially the water content.

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