Last updated: Aug 9, 2026
Food Exchange

Plain Croissant

CroissantsPopular

Food Exchange Plain Croissant is fat-leaning, with about 56% of macro calories from fat. Each serving has 280 calories, 4g protein, 28g carbs, and 18g fat, making it a lighter restaurant option to compare with larger meals.

1 2.8oz muffin
Serving Size
280
Calories
Per serving
4 g
Protein
28 g
Carbs
18 g
Fat

Nutrition Facts

Amount per serving

Calories280 kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18 g23%
Saturated Fat 10 g50%
Trans Fat 0 g—
Cholesterol 77 mg26%
Sodium 128 mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 28 g10%
Dietary Fiber 3 g11%
Total Sugars 10 g—
Protein 4 g8%
Vitamin A—
Vitamin C—
Vitamin D—
Calcium—
Iron—
Potassium—
Caffeine—

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrition Breakdown

280
kcal
Protein4 g (6%)
Carbs28 g (39%)
Fat18 g (56%)
Estimated calorie contribution using 4 kcal/g for protein and carbohydrates and 9 kcal/g for fat.

Meal Planning Insights

Protein density1.4/10

6% of macro calories come from protein.

Satiety index4.8/10

Estimated from protein, fiber, calories, and fat balance.

Activity estimate70 min walk

About 28 minutes of running for these calories.

Key Nutrients

Protein 4 g8%
Fiber 3 g11%
Sodium 128 mg6%
Sugars 10 g—
Saturated Fat 10 g50%
How we calculate these values

Diet Compatibility

High protein1.4/10 protein density from 4g protein and 280 calories.No
Lower carb28g carbs per serving.No
Low fat18g total fat per serving.No
High sugar10g total sugars per serving.No
High sodium128mg sodium per serving.No
Vegetarian source flagNo vegetarian flag is published for this item.Not flagged

Similar Items in Croissants

View all

Compare with other items

Select up to 3 items to compare calories, protein, sodium, and macros.

Quick comparisons

Plain Croissant has 149 more calories than 5 Star Mushroom Soup and 1g less protein. Compare

Plain Croissant has 270 more calories than Aged Balsamic Vinegar and 4g more protein. Compare

Compare with 5 Star Mushroom Soup

Plain Croissant Compared With Nearby Items

Compared with Almond Croissant, another Croissants item at Food Exchange, Plain Croissant has 217 fewer calories than it and 8g less protein than it. That makes this page useful for deciding between nearby menu choices, not just reading a raw nutrition label.

Data Source and Methodology

Nutrition values for Plain Croissant are maintained in Nutrimetry from restaurant-published menu data and were last checked on Aug 9, 2026. Macro percentages use 4 calories per gram for protein and carbohydrates and 9 calories per gram for fat.

Read the data methodology

Ask AI about this item

Get personalized nutrition advice and meal ideas.

Is this good for muscle gain?Can I eat this while cutting?
Ask AI