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Nutritional Profile of Croissant - Care Omnia Nutrition
We got 55 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Croissant.
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks notably well (Top 100) for two nutrients.
These are
- Butyric Acid (4:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Caproic Acid (6:0) (Saturated Fats)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks high (Top 250) for eight additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Parinaric Acid (18:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Myristic Acid (14:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Capric Acid (10:0) (Saturated Fats)
- beta-Cryptoxanthin (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Baked Products) shows that it ranks very high (Top 10) for five nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Butyric Acid (4:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Parinaric Acid (18:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Caproic Acid (6:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Myristic Acid (14:0) (Saturated Fats)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks notably well (Top 25) for eight additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Capric Acid (10:0) (Saturated Fats)
- beta-Cryptoxanthin (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Retinol (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Croissant
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Croissant
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Croissant
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Croissant
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Croissant
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Croissant
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Croissant
In food category: Baked Products
| Carbohydrates (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 45.8 g | 13 g | 269 | 561 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.6 g | 737.1 mg | 77 | 225 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 11.3 g | 3.2 g | 204 | 740 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 5.5 g | 1.6 g | 171 | 870 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.1 g | 309 mg | 344 | 1483 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 11.7 g | 3.3 g | 21 | 239 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 21 g | 6 g | 74 | 427 |
| Saturated Fats (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Butyric Acid (4:0) | 595 mg | 168.7 mg | 4 | 82 |
| Capric Acid (10:0) | 459 mg | 130.1 mg | 13 | 177 |
| Caproic Acid (6:0) | 351 mg | 99.5 mg | 7 | 86 |
| Caprylic Acid (8:0) | 205 mg | 58.1 mg | 25 | 213 |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 514 mg | 145.7 mg | 35 | 310 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 1.8 g | 521.6 mg | 7 | 173 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 5 g | 1.4 g | 50 | 449 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 2.3 g | 640.7 mg | 65 | 409 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 4.8 g | 1.4 g | 191 | 933 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 429 mg | 121.6 mg | 10 | 554 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 108 | 473 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (6) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid, DHA (22:6 n-3) | 2 mg | 0.6 mg | 20 | 420 |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3) | 3 mg | 0.9 mg | 11 | 334 |
| Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) | 6 mg | 1.7 mg | 47 | 288 |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 795 mg | 225.4 mg | 362 | 1605 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 289 mg | 81.9 mg | 152 | 667 |
| Parinaric Acid (18:4) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 4 | 164 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 8.2 g | 2.3 g | 118 | 802 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 130 µg | 36.9 µg | 79 | 325 |
| Folate, food | 28 µg | 7.9 µg | 67 | 261 |
| Folate, total | 88 µg | 24.9 µg | 65 | 295 |
| Folic Acid | 60 µg | 17 µg | 54 | 205 |
| Niacin | 2.2 mg | 620.9 µg | 276 | 1234 |
| Riboflavin | 241 µg | 68.3 µg | 191 | 570 |
| Thiamin | 388 µg | 110 µg | 155 | 497 |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2 µg | 0.05 µg | 46 | 714 |
| Vitamin B6 | 58 µg | 16.4 µg | 168 | 923 |
| Vitamin C | 200 µg | 56.7 µg | 41 | 621 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (7) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 840 µg | 238.1 µg | 136 | 559 |
| beta-Carotene | 38 µg | 10.8 µg | 43 | 1128 |
| beta-Cryptoxanthin | 1 µg | 0.3 µg | 16 | 184 |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin | 74 µg | 21 µg | 71 | 960 |
| Phylloquinone | 1.8 µg | 0.5 µg | 163 | 907 |
| Retinol | 202 µg | 57.3 µg | 18 | 281 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 206 µg | 58.4 µg | 22 | 505 |
| Minerals (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 37 mg | 10.5 mg | 187 | 510 |
| Copper, Cu | 80 µg | 22.7 µg | 230 | 769 |
| Iron, Fe | 2 mg | 575.5 µg | 231 | 718 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 16 mg | 4.5 mg | 90 | 345 |
| Phosphorus, P | 105 mg | 29.8 mg | 195 | 559 |
| Potassium, K | 118 mg | 33.5 mg | 189 | 780 |
| Selenium, Se | 22.7 µg | 6.4 µg | 114 | 464 |
| Sodium, Na | 384 mg | 108.9 mg | 284 | 765 |
| Zinc, Zn | 750 µg | 212.6 µg | 108 | 842 |
| Other Micronutrients (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 19 mg | 30 | 314 |
| Choline | 38.8 mg | 11 mg | 44 | 768 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 23.2 g | 6.6 g | 221 | 2030 |
| Other (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Kcal (Energy) | 406 kcal | 115.1 kcal | 104 | 282 |
Foods Available Online
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Common Serving Sizes Of Croissant
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Crescent Roll | 28.0 g | 1.0 oz |
| 1 Mini Croissant | 28.0 g | 1.0 oz |
| 1 Small Croissant | 42.0 g | 1.5 oz |
| 1 Medium Croissant | 57.0 g | 2.0 oz |
| 1 Large Croissant | 73.0 g | 2.6 oz |
6 Similar Baked Products
Explore the nutrient content of similar baked products below by clicking on their names.
Similar Baked Products 1 - 6
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| Apple Croissants | No of Nutrients |
| 70 | |
| Butter Croissants | No of Nutrients |
| 78 | |
| Cheese Croissant | No of Nutrients |
| 53 | |
| Cheese Croissants | No of Nutrients |
| 76 | |
| Chocolate Croissant | No of Nutrients |
| 57 | |
| Fruit Croissant | No of Nutrients |
| 55 |
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