How Much Protein Is In Butter Croissant?
A laminated French pastry of dough folded repeatedly with butter. Light in texture but high in refined flour and saturated fat.
Protein per 1 medium (57g)
4.7
g% Daily Value
Complete Nutrition Facts for Butter Croissant
Per 1 medium (57g)
6.4g
sugar
Essential Amino Acids in Butter Croissant
Per 1 medium (57g)
Limiting amino acid: Lysine.
107mg
Histidine
208mg
Isoleucine
355mg
Leucine
188mg
Lysine
100mg
Methionine
237mg
Phenylalanine
162mg
Threonine
56mg
Tryptophan
234mg
Valine
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About Protein in Butter Croissant
A serving of Butter Croissant (57g) contains 4.7g of protein, which is 9% of the recommended daily value based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Protein is essential for building and repairing tissues, making enzymes and hormones, and supporting immune function. When planning your meals, consider that butter croissant is a low source of protein compared to other grains & cereals.
Compare Protein in Similar Foods
See how Butter Croissant compares to other grains & cereals.
Sweet Potato
per 1 medium (130g)
2.1g
Potato
per 1 medium (150g)
3.2g
Rice
per 1 cup cooked (158g)
4.3g
Brown Rice
per 1 cup cooked (195g)
5.3g
Source: USDA FoodData Central | FDC ID: 174987 | Last updated: 2026-04-06
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