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Croissant vs Bagel: calories and nutrition compared
The short answer
Gram for gram, there are about 54% more calories in croissant than in bagel. Per 100 g: croissant ≈406 calories, bagel ≈264. In a typical portion, 1 croissant, medium of croissant is about 231 calories and 1 medium bagel of bagel about 277.
Side by side, per 100 g
| Per 100 g | Croissant | Bagel |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 406 kcal | 264 kcal |
| Protein | 8.2 g | 10.6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 45.8 g | 52.4 g |
| of which sugars | 11.3 g | 8.4 g |
| Fibre | 2.6 g | 1.6 g |
| Fat | 21 g | 1.3 g |
Per typical portion
| Portion | Grams | Calories | Protein | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croissant | 1 croissant, medium | 57 g | 231 | 4.7 g |
| Bagel | 1 medium bagel | 105 g | 277 | 11.1 g |
Protein per 100 calories
Per 100 calories: about 2 g of protein in croissant, about 4 g in bagel.
Which one to pick
- Fewer calories per bite: Bagel.
- More protein per calorie: Bagel.
- More fiber: Croissant.
Both can fit your day. How much you eat changes the total more than which one you pick, so weigh or measure the portion when it matters.
Source
Nutrient values from USDA FoodData Central: Croissant (FDC 174987), Bagel (FDC 174899).