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Croissant (Butter) — as bakedB
Breads · #12 of 20

Croissant (Butter)

as baked · Rolls & Pastry

22/100B tier
Calories406
Protein8.2g
Fiber2.6g
Sodium384mg
Sugar11.3g

Graded B — 22 out of 100, #12 of 20 breads. Clean label carries the score (59/100); whole food drags it down (0/100).

The short version: Butter laminated into 81 layers of regret.

The catch: Two-thirds of calories from butter.

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories406
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21g27%
Saturated Fat 11.7g58%
Cholesterol 67mg22%
Sodium 384mg17%
Dietary Fiber 2.6g9%
Total Sugars 11.3g
Protein 8.2g16%
Folate 88mcg22%
Iron 2mg11%
Zinc 0.8mg7%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 22

Clean label ×2059
Micronutrients ×2025
Protein ×1520
Fiber ×308
Whole food ×150

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#12 of 20 in Breads. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Croissant (Butter) healthy?

It grades B — 22 out of 100, #12 of 20 breads in our system. Butter laminated into 81 layers of regret.

How many calories are in Croissant (Butter)?

406 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Croissant (Butter) calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.