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Cronut croissant Calories
Layered fried pastry hybrid; high in calories, refined carbs, and fat.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Cronut croissant (95 g) has 400 calories. That works out to 421 calories per 100 g. It contains 43.5 g of carbs, 5.8 g of protein, 23.1 g of fat and 1.8 g of fiber. Its 13.3 µg of Selenium covers 24% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 68 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Cronut croissant Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 95 g
400
KCAL / 95G
Carbs
43.5g
· 16% DV
Protein
5.8g
· 12% DV
Fat
23.1g
· 30% DV
Fiber
1.8g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 43% · Protein 6% · Fat 51%
Cronut croissant nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (95 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 400 kcal | |
| Total fat | 23.1 g | 30% |
| Saturated fat | 10.26 g | 51% |
| Trans fat | 0.27 g | |
| Sodium | 304 mg | 13% |
| Total carbohydrate | 43.5 g | 16% |
| Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% |
| Protein | 5.8 g | 12% |
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 Cronut croissant?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 95 g | 400 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 48 g | 202 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 65 g | 274 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 95 g | 400 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 421 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 130 g | 547 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 160 g | 674 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 190 g | 800 kcal |
Calculated from 421 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cronut croissant
What is a Cronut croissant?
A Cronut croissant is a pastry made from croissant-style laminated dough shaped like a doughnut and fried. It is often filled with cream or finished with a glaze, though bakeries use different fillings and toppings.
Who invented the Cronut croissant?
The Cronut croissant was created by pastry chef Dominique Ansel and introduced at his New York bakery. Its croissant-dough-and-doughnut combination became widely imitated, so versions sold elsewhere may differ from the original.
How is a Cronut croissant made?
A Cronut croissant is made by laminating dough with butter, allowing it to rest, cutting it into rings, and frying the rings. Bakers may then coat it in sugar, inject it with cream, or add a glaze.
What is the difference between a Cronut croissant and a doughnut?
A Cronut croissant uses layered croissant dough, while many doughnuts are made from a yeast-raised or cake-style dough. Both can be fried and ring-shaped, but the Cronut croissant has a flaky, laminated interior.
What is the difference between a Cronut croissant and a regular croissant?
A Cronut croissant is cut into a ring and fried, whereas a regular croissant is shaped into a crescent and baked. The Cronut croissant is usually sweeter and may have a filling or glaze.
What does a Cronut croissant taste like?
A Cronut croissant tastes buttery and sweet, with a crisp fried exterior and flaky layers inside. Its exact flavour depends on the filling and glaze; some versions are rich with cream, while others rely on a simple sugar coating.
Can you make a Cronut croissant at home?
Yes, you can make a Cronut croissant at home, but laminating croissant dough takes time and careful temperature control. Store-bought croissant dough can simplify the process, although the texture may not match a bakery-made version.
How should you store a Cronut croissant?
A Cronut croissant is best eaten the day it is made because its crisp outside softens over time. Keep it in an airtight container at room temperature for short-term storage; refrigerate versions with perishable cream fillings.
Can you reheat a Cronut croissant?
Yes, reheat a Cronut croissant briefly in the oven to refresh some of its crispness. A microwave can make the layers soft, and heat may melt a glaze or warm a cream filling, so use care.
Can you freeze a Cronut croissant?
Yes, you can freeze a Cronut croissant, though thawing may reduce its crispness. Freeze it without a delicate glaze or cream filling when possible, then thaw and warm it briefly in the oven before serving.
Cronut croissant Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B1
0.28mg · 23% DV
B2
0.2mg · 15% DV
B3
2.28mg · 14% DV
Biotin
3.8µg · 13% DV
Minerals
Selenium
13µg · 24% DV
Sodium
304mg · 13% DV
Iron
2.09mg · 12% DV
Phosphorus
74mg · 11% DV
Potassium ⭐
103mg · 3% DV
Cronut croissant Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Cronut croissant
To burn the 400 calories in 1 piece (medium) (95 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Cronut croissant?
Made by shaping laminated croissant dough into a ring and frying it, the Cronut croissant is a New York pastry hybrid combining croissant-like layers with a doughnut form. It was popularised in New York in 2013 and is often filled with cream, then finished with a glaze or sugar coating; recipes vary between bakeries.
Expect a crisp, golden outside and a soft, flaky interior. It is usually enjoyed as a treat with coffee, either at a bakery or as an occasional dessert. Rich in fat and refined carbohydrates and low in fibre, it is filling for its size. Share one or pair it with unsweetened coffee or tea if you want to balance its sweetness.
How Nutritious Is Cronut croissant?
Nutrient density
Low
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
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 Cronut croissant 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 Cronut croissant Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Cronut croissant Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Cronut croissant Fat Profile
SATURATED
10.26g
MONOUNSATURATED
7.69g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.57g
Omega 6:3 ratio 45.6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (45.6:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.