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A golden-brown, sesame-covered pastry forms a thick ring with an open centre, its surface showing crisp, flaky layers and a few loose sesame seeds nearby.

Croissant simit Calories

Buttery, sesame-coated baked pastry

CALORIES · 100 G

430kcal

GI

68medium

POTASSIUM · 100 G

170mg

FIBER · 100 G

3.2g

Quick answer

100 g of Croissant simit has 430 calories. It contains 43 g of carbs, 9.5 g of protein, 24 g of fat and 3.2 g of fiber. Its 24 µg of Selenium covers 44% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 68 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.

Croissant simit Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

430

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

43g

· 16% DV

Protein

9.5g

· 19% DV

Fat

24g

· 31% DV

Fiber

3.2g

· 11% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 40% · Protein 9% · Fat 51%

Croissant simit nutrition facts table · 100 g

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories430 kcal
Total fat24 g31%
Saturated fat11.2 g56%
Trans fat0.4 g
Sodium520 mg23%
Total carbohydrate43 g16%
Fiber3.2 g11%
Protein9.5 g19%

Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.

Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.

Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.

Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.

Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.

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How Many Calories in 1 Medium Croissant simit?

ServingAmountCalories
1 piece (medium)100 g430 kcal
0.25 piece (quarter)25 g108 kcal
½ piece (half)50 g215 kcal
1 piece (small)70 g301 kcal
100 g100 g430 kcal
1 serving (medium)120 g516 kcal
1 piece (large)140 g602 kcal
1 piece (jumbo)180 g774 kcal
2 piece (double)200 g860 kcal

Calculated from 430 calories per 100 g.

Frequently Asked Questions About Croissant simit

What is a croissant simit?

A croissant simit combines the ring shape and sesame coating of Turkish simit with the buttery, layered texture of a croissant. Bakeries may use different recipes, but it is generally a flaky, rich pastry rather than a chewy bread-style simit.

How is a croissant simit different from a croissant?

A croissant simit is shaped like a ring and coated with sesame seeds, while a regular croissant is usually crescent-shaped and has no sesame coating. Both can have buttery layers, but the simit-inspired shape and topping give this pastry a distinct finish.

How is a croissant simit different from regular simit?

Regular simit is typically a chewy, bread-like ring, while croissant simit uses a richer, laminated dough that bakes into flaky layers. Both are commonly sesame-coated, but their texture and buttery taste are quite different.

How do you make a croissant simit?

Croissant simit is made from laminated, buttery dough shaped into a ring and coated with sesame seeds before baking. Keeping the dough cool helps preserve its layers; recipes vary, so some versions are more flaky while others are closer to soft bread.

Where did croissant simit originate?

Croissant simit draws on Turkish simit and French-style croissant dough, but there is no widely established single place or inventor credited with creating it. It is best understood as a modern bakery fusion, and recipes differ between bakeries.

What do you eat with croissant simit?

Croissant simit works well with cheese, olives, tomatoes, or cucumber for breakfast, and it can also be eaten on its own with tea or coffee. Its buttery dough and sesame topping already have a rich flavor, so simple accompaniments often suit it best.

Can you fill a croissant simit?

Yes, croissant simit can be split and filled after baking with cheese, olive spread, or chocolate. It can also be served plain; adding a filling is optional because the layered dough and sesame coating already provide plenty of flavor.

How should you store croissant simit?

Store croissant simit in a sealed container at room temperature and eat it while fresh for the best flaky texture. Refrigeration can make the pastry lose its crispness more quickly; briefly reheating it in an oven can help refresh the exterior.

Can you freeze croissant simit?

Yes, you can freeze croissant simit once it has cooled. Wrap it well to limit freezer air, then thaw it and warm it briefly in an oven to help restore some crispness. Avoid repeatedly thawing and refreezing it.

How do you reheat croissant simit without making it soggy?

Reheat croissant simit in an oven rather than a microwave if you want to keep its exterior crisp. Warm it briefly in a preheated oven; microwaving is convenient but tends to soften the layered pastry.

Croissant simit Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

B1

0.42mg · 35% DV

B3

4.6mg · 29% DV

B2

0.28mg · 22% DV

Folate

85µg · 21% DV

Minerals

Selenium

24µg · 44% DV

Manganese

0.75mg · 33% DV

Copper

0.22mg · 24% DV

Sodium

520mg · 23% DV

Potassium ⭐

170mg · 5% DV

Croissant simit Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

68
Medium
0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

29
High

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Croissant simit

To burn the 430 calories in 100 g:

🚶

106min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

44min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

59min

Cycling

🏊

50min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

What is Croissant simit?

Croissant simit is a bakery hybrid: buttery, layered croissant dough is shaped into a ring and coated with sesame, bringing together a French-style pastry and Turkey’s familiar simit. Its outside is crisp and sesame-scented, while the inside is softer and more flaky than a traditional simit.

In Turkey, it is commonly enjoyed at breakfast or as a snack with tea, plain or alongside cheese and olives. It is an energy-dense pastry, with 430 calories per 100 g. For a lighter breakfast, have a smaller portion with fresh vegetables or fruit rather than making it the whole meal.

How Nutritious Is Croissant simit?

Nutrient density

Low

28/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Low

30/ 100

An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.

Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.

Is Croissant simit Processed?

NOVA 3

Processed

1. Unprocessed

2. Minimally Processed

3. Processed

4. Ultra-Processed

NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.

Does Croissant simit Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

Gluten yes
Dairy yes
Eggs yes
Peanuts free
Tree nuts free
Fish free
Soy free
Sesame yes

Which Diets Is Croissant simit Good For?

Vegan

— Not suitable

Vegetarian

✓ Suitable

Gluten-Free

— Not suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

✓ Suitable

Paleo

— Not suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

— Not suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Croissant simit Fat Profile

SATURATED

11.2g

MONOUNSATURATED

7.4g

POLYUNSATURATED

3.5g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 38.8:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (38.8:1).

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.