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Head to headBagel (Plain) vs Croissant (Butter)
The New York deli question, answered in fat grams.
Bagel (Plain) takes it, 22 to 22. A 0-point gap. 270 calories of mostly refined flour. The cream cheese isn't helping either. Croissant (Butter)’s case: Butter laminated into 81 layers of regret. Watch out: The bagel is a refined-flour delivery device — delicious, indefensible.
Tale of the tape
| Nutrient | Bagel (Plain) per 100g | Croissant (Butter) per 100g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 270 ● | 406 |
| Protein | 10g ● | 8.2g |
| Total Fat | 1.6g ● | 21g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3g ● | 11.7g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7g | 2.6g ● |
| Total Sugars | 0g ● | 11.3g |
| Sodium | 475mg | 384mg ● |
| Cholesterol | 0mg ● | 67mg |
| Potassium | 79mg | 118mg ● |
Red dot marks the winner of each row. Column bases differ because chain labels are per serving — the per-100-calorie comparisons below put them on equal footing.
Where Bagel (Plain) wins
- Bagel (Plain) has 1.8x the protein of Croissant (Butter) per 100 calories.
- Bagel (Plain) has less saturated fat per 100 calories (Croissant (Butter) has more).
Where Croissant (Butter) wins
- Croissant (Butter) has less sodium per 100 calories (Bagel (Plain) has more).
Questions
Is Bagel (Plain) healthier than Croissant (Butter)?
By our scoring, Bagel (Plain) grades higher (22 vs 22). The full nutrient comparison is in the tale of the tape above.
Which has more protein, Bagel (Plain) or Croissant (Butter)?
Bagel (Plain): 3.7g per 100 calories. Croissant (Butter): 2g per 100 calories.
How many calories are in Bagel (Plain) vs Croissant (Butter)?
Bagel (Plain): 27 calories per 100g. Croissant (Butter): 406 calories per 100g.