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Ham croissant
The ham croissant is one of those savoury pastries that happily turn up at breakfast or as a quick snack. Made from buttery puff pastry filled with ham (and sometimes cheese), it combines the softness of the croissant with the flavour of ham. It is a typical product of fast food outlets and bakeries. At 264 kcal per 100 g, it provides 7.9 g of protein, 24.8 g of carbohydrate and 14.6 g of fat. Its high fat content, from the butter in the pastry, makes it a fairly energy-dense food. Tasty and practical, it is a pleasure to eat, but it remains a product to enjoy in moderation as part of a varied, balanced diet.
Macronutrient breakdown
Nutrition table per 100 g
| Calories | 264 kcal |
| Kilojoules | 1100 kJ |
| Protein | 7,9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 24,8 g |
| Fat | 14,6 g |
| Fibre | 1 g |
Micronutrients per 100 g
All measured nutrients, ranked by share of the daily reference intake.
- Calcium219 mg27 %
- Zinc1,7 mg17 %
- Potassium216 mg11 %
- Omega-3 ALA0,14 g7 %
- Omega-6 LA0,67 g7 %
- Total omega-30,15 g6 %
- Magnesium18,9 mg5 %
- Iodine5 µg3 %
Anses Ciqual 2025. Source: Anses, 2025, Ciqual food composition table
Tips
The ham croissant is above all an indulgence. To enjoy its qualities without overdoing it, it helps to understand its nutritional values and adjust how often you eat it.
How to eat it. Ideal in the morning or for a lunch on the go, it can be reheated for a few minutes in the oven (rather than the microwave) to bring back the crispness of the pastry. Allow a portion of about 80 to 100 g, or one individual croissant. Serve it with an unsweetened hot drink and a piece of fresh fruit to balance the meal and make up for the complete lack of fibre in the pastry. A crunchy green salad also adds freshness and a bit of filling volume.
- Protein: at 10.5 g per 100 g, the ham adds a worthwhile amount of protein for a pastry.
- Carbohydrate: 24.8 g, mainly from the puff pastry, with a fairly high glycaemic index.
- Fat: 14.6 g, largely saturated fat from the butter, hence its calorie density.
- Fibre: absent, so remember to vary your day with plant foods.
Tip for active people: its combination of carbohydrate and protein can help out after exercise, but its fat content slows digestion and makes it unsuitable just before training. For recovery, choose more digestible sources such as chicken breast or a homemade snack. Athletes looking for good-quality protein will also find ideas in our protein snack recipes, which are better balanced for everyday eating.
Weight control: at 264 kcal per 100 g and with a high proportion of fat, the ham croissant is a fairly high-calorie product. If you are trying to lose weight, keep it occasional and watch the portions. Like many products in the Breads family, it provides energy quickly but few micronutrients. To steer yourself towards more filling choices, see our guide to a balanced diet.
Storage: ideally eat it the same day. Once baked, it keeps for 1 to 2 days in the fridge in an airtight container, then can be reheated in the oven. You can compare its content with other pastries and dishes using our food calorie table. In short, the ham croissant is a tasty, practical option, to be enjoyed in moderation within a diverse diet.