Starbucks butter croissant calories come to 272 for one large 67 g croissant, or 406 per 100 g. The number to notice is fat: it supplies 47% of the calories while protein supplies just 8%, so this pastry fills your calorie budget faster than it fills you up.
272kcal
1 large croissant · 67 g, butter croissant, baked
8%protein
5.5 gProtein
31 gCarbs
14.1 gFat
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Nutrition facts
Butter croissant, baked · per 67 g
Calories
272 kcal
Protein
5.5 g
Carbohydrate
31 g
Fat
14.1 g
Saturated fat
7.8 g
Cholesterol
45 mg
Sodium
257 mg
Potassium
79 mg
Iron
1.4 mg
Source: USDA FoodData Central
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Starbucks butter croissant: calories, protein and sodium by serving
Percent of daily value uses the FDA reference of 2,000 kcal a day.
Serving
kcal
Protein
Carbs
Fat
Sodium
% DV kcal
1 large (67 g)
272
5.5 g
30.7 g
14.1 g
257 mg
14%
1 medium (57 g)
231
4.7 g
26.1 g
12 g
219 mg
12%
1 small (42 g)
171
3.4 g
19.2 g
8.8 g
161 mg
9%
100 g
406
8.2 g
45.8 g
21 g
384 mg
20%
3 × 1 large (67 g)
816
16.5 g
772 mg
5 × 1 large (67 g)
1,360
27.5 g
1,286 mg
One large croissant is a 272-calorie pastry
These figures use USDA values for a baked butter croissant, the standard reference for a chain pastry like the one in the Starbucks case. A large croissant weighs about 67 g and lands at 272 calories, or 14% of a 2000-calorie daily value. A medium at 57 g comes to 231 calories, and a small at 42 g comes to 171.
Size is the whole story here. The recipe stays the same, so the scale decides the total. Two large croissants come to 544 calories and 515 mg of sodium. Three reach 816 calories, and five hit 1,360 calories with 1,286 mg of sodium, which is more than half of the 2000-calorie daily value in pastry alone.
Weight matters more than the name on the bag. Bakery croissants vary, so if yours looks bigger than the 67 g reference, treat the large number as a floor rather than a ceiling. If you would rather not guess, BodyPal can log the croissant from a photo.
Fat supplies nearly half the calories
The calorie split is 47% fat, 45% carbs and only 8% protein. Per 100 g that works out to 21 g of fat, 45.8 g of carbohydrate and 8.2 g of protein. The butter folded between the layers of dough brings the fat, and the flour carries the carbs.
In a large croissant you get 14.1 g of fat, 30.7 g of carbs and 5.5 g of protein. That protein covers 11% of the daily value, which is modest for 272 calories. Fiber is low at 1.7 g per large croissant, and sugars sit at 7.5 g, so most of the carbohydrate is refined flour rather than added sweetness.
The practical read is simple. A croissant is an energy-dense pastry, not a meal that holds you for long on its own. It tastes rich because it is rich, and the numbers say so plainly. Enjoy it for what it is and count it honestly.
Saturated fat is the row to watch
Per 100 g, a butter croissant carries 11.7 g of saturated fat against a daily value of 20 g. That makes saturated fat the most striking line on the label, since butter is the main ingredient after flour. If you track saturated fat, a large croissant uses a real share of that budget before the rest of the day begins.
Sodium is moderate rather than alarming. A large croissant has 257 mg, 11% of the 2300 mg daily value, while a small one has 161 mg, or 7%. Cholesterol comes to 67 mg per 100 g, measured against a daily value of 300 mg.
None of these rows is extreme on its own. Put together, with fat at 47% of calories and saturated fat leading the label, they explain why a croissant reads more like a dessert than a slice of bread on paper. If you watch saturated fat, the small size is the easy fix.
Pair it with protein, not another pastry
Because protein is only 8% of the calories, a croissant works best next to something that brings protein and staying power. Eggs, Greek yogurt or a milk-based coffee drink all add protein without piling on more butter. That turns a quick pastry into something closer to a breakfast.
Watch the cup as well. A plain brewed Starbucks coffee is 5 calories per cup, so it adds almost nothing to the croissant. Sweetened or whipped drinks are a different story and can stack extra sugar on top of the 7.5 g already in a large croissant.
If the croissant is a treat, size it down. A small one at 171 calories delivers the same flaky texture for about 100 fewer calories than a large, and you still get the butter flavor that makes it worth ordering.
How does Starbucks butter croissant compare?
Here is how the Starbucks butter croissant stacks up against a Costco croissant, a cup of Starbucks coffee and a 6 piece Chicken McNuggets order, per 100 g and per usual serving.
Verdict: The Costco croissant is a calorie twin at 272 per large croissant and 406 per 100 g, so pick the one you enjoy more. If you want staying power, the 6 piece Chicken McNuggets give 15.8 g of protein per 100 g for 287 calories, about twice the croissant's 8.2 g.
Starbucks butter croissant FAQs
How many calories are in a Starbucks butter croissant?
A large butter croissant is about 272 calories and a medium one 231. Per 100 g a butter croissant has 406 calories.
Is a butter croissant good for weight loss?
One large croissant is 272 calories with 14.1 g fat, 7.8 g of it saturated, and only 1.7 g fiber. A small 42 g croissant is 171 calories.
How many calories are in a mini croissant?
A mini croissant of 28 g is about 114 calories, with 5.9 g fat and 12.8 g carbs.
How much protein is in a croissant?
A large croissant has 5.5 g protein alongside 30.7 g carbs and 7.5 g sugars. Per 100 g that is 8.2 g protein.
How many calories is a butter croissant per 100 g?
A butter croissant has 406 calories per 100 g. That same weight carries 21 g of fat, 45.8 g of carbs and 8.2 g of protein, so fat and carbs supply almost all of the energy.
How many calories are in a medium Starbucks croissant?
A medium croissant of 57 g has 231 calories, about 12% of the daily value. It brings 12 g of fat, 26.1 g of carbs and 4.7 g of protein, based on USDA values for a butter croissant.
How many calories are in two Starbucks croissants?
Two large croissants come to 544 calories, with 515 mg of sodium and 11 g of protein. That is double the 272 calories of a single large croissant, so portion size drives the total.
How much fat is in a Starbucks butter croissant?
A large Starbucks butter croissant has 14.1 g of fat. Fat supplies 47% of its calories, and per 100 g the pastry carries 11.7 g of saturated fat against a daily value of 20 g.
How much sodium is in a Starbucks croissant?
A large croissant has 257 mg of sodium, 11% of the daily value. A small one has 161 mg, or 7%, so sodium is moderate compared with the fat content.
