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Buttery pastry with cheese and sesame
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Sesame Cheese Croissant (85 g) has 349 calories. That works out to 410 calories per 100 g. It contains 29.6 g of carbs, 8.7 g of protein, 22.4 g of fat and 1.8 g of fiber. Its 20.4 µg of Selenium covers 37% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 85 g
349
KCAL / 85G
Carbs
29.6g
· 11% DV
Protein
8.7g
· 17% DV
Fat
22.4g
· 29% 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 33% · Protein 10% · Fat 57%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 349 kcal | |
| Total fat | 22.4 g | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 11.22 g | 56% |
| Trans fat | 0.38 g | |
| Sodium | 519 mg | 23% |
| Total carbohydrate | 29.6 g | 11% |
| Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% |
| Protein | 8.7 g | 17% |
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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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 85 g | 349 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 40 g | 164 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 43 g | 176 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 60 g | 246 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 410 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 110 g | 451 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 140 g | 574 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 170 g | 697 kcal |
Calculated from 410 calories per 100 g.
A Sesame Cheese Croissant is made with layered, buttery croissant dough, cheese, and sesame seeds. The cheese may be enclosed in the dough or added as a topping, so the exact filling and texture vary between bakeries.
A cheese that melts smoothly works well in a Sesame Cheese Croissant. Mild cheddar, mozzarella, or a similar melting cheese are common choices, while a sharper or saltier cheese gives the filling a more pronounced flavor.
Reheat a Sesame Cheese Croissant in an oven or toaster oven to help restore its crisp exterior. A microwave warms it quickly but can make the pastry soft; heat it just until the center is warm and the cheese loosens.
Yes, you can freeze a Sesame Cheese Croissant once it has cooled completely. Wrap it well to limit freezer burn, then thaw it and warm it in an oven for a crisper result than you would get from microwaving.
Store a Sesame Cheese Croissant in an airtight container after it cools. Because it contains cheese, refrigerate it if you are keeping it beyond the day it was baked, and reheat it before serving for a better pastry texture.
Yes, a Sesame Cheese Croissant has sesame seeds on its crust, adding a toasted, nutty taste and a little crunch. A regular cheese croissant may have a similar pastry and filling but does not necessarily include sesame.
To make a Sesame Cheese Croissant at home, add a modest amount of melting cheese to croissant dough, shape and proof it, then brush the outside and sprinkle on sesame seeds before baking. Ready-made dough makes preparation simpler.
A Sesame Cheese Croissant pairs well with fresh fruit, sliced tomatoes, or a simple salad, which balance its rich pastry and savory filling. For breakfast, serve it with coffee or tea rather than adding another heavy pastry.
Sesame seeds can fall off a Sesame Cheese Croissant when the dough surface is dry or the seeds are added after baking. Brushing the unbaked pastry with egg wash or milk helps the seeds adhere during baking.
A Sesame Cheese Croissant can make a satisfying breakfast because its pastry and cheese provide a substantial bite. It is not especially rich in fiber, so pairing it with fruit or vegetables can make the meal more sustaining.
Vitamins
B1
0.27mg · 23% DV
Biotin
6.12µg · 20% DV
B2
0.25mg · 19% DV
Vitamin A
161.5µg · 18% DV
Minerals
Selenium
20µg · 36% DV
Phosphorus
183mg · 26% DV
Sodium
519mg · 23% DV
Manganese
0.44mg · 19% DV
Potassium ⭐
132mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 349 calories in 1 piece (medium) (85 g):
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A sesame cheese croissant combines flaky, butter-enriched dough with cheese, finished with sesame on top or in the filling. It is a savoury variation on the croissant, the crescent-shaped pastry closely associated with French baking. The layers bake crisp and golden outside while staying tender within; cheese brings a salty, savoury note and sesame a toasted edge.
It works as a quick breakfast, bakery snack or light lunch, often eaten warm with coffee or tea. The pastry is energy-dense, with fat and carbohydrates making up much of its nutritional character and cheese adding some protein. For a less rich meal, serve it with fruit or a simple salad rather than adding another buttery side.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
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.
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.
Contains these allergens:
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
SATURATED
11.22g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.46g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.32g
Omega 6:3 ratio 23.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (23.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.