Blood Sugar Impact of Croissants
This food has a high impact on blood sugar and may cause a rapid spike. The fat content may help moderate the blood sugar response.
Key Nutrients
Per 50.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 20.0g |
| Sugars | 4.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g |
| Protein | 4.0g |
| Fat | 8.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 50.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* 15.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
INGREDIENTS:
WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, VEGETABLE SHORTENING (PALM AND/OR FRACTIONATED PALM OIL, HYDROGENATED PALM OIL, SOY LECITHIN), EGGS, SUGAR, YEAST, GLAZING AGENT [WATER, VEGETABLE SHORTENING (SUNFLOWER OIL/CANOLA OIL), VEGETABLE PROTEIN (PEA, POTATO, FAVA BEAN), DEXTROSE, MALTODEXTRIN, CORN STARCH], WHEAT GLUTEN, SALT, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, PRESERVATIVES (CALCIUM PROPIONATE, SODIUM PROPIONATE), POLYGLYCEROL ESTERS OF FATTY ACIDS, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, ENRICHMENT (THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, NIACIN, FOLIC ACID, REDUCED IRON, ZINC OXIDE).
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Vitamins & Minerals
Micronutrient content per serving, shown as a percentage of recommended daily values.
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Ingredient Analysis
Breakdown of ingredients and processing level to help you understand what's in this food.
WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, VEGETABLE SHORTENING (PALM AND/OR FRACTIONATED PALM OIL, HYDROGENATED PALM OIL, SOY LECITHIN), EGGS, SUGAR, YEAST, GLAZING AGENT [WATER, VEGETABLE SHORTENING (SUNFLOWER OIL/CANOLA OIL), VEGETABLE PROTEIN (PEA, POTATO, FAVA BEAN), DEXTROSE, MALTODEXTRIN, CORN STARCH], WHEAT GLUTEN, SALT, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, PRESERVATIVES (CALCIUM PROPIONATE, SODIUM PROPIONATE), POLYGLYCEROL ESTERS OF FATTY ACIDS, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, ENRICHMENT (THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, NIACIN, FOLIC ACID, REDUCED IRON, ZINC OXIDE).
Data Details
Information about this food's data source, quality, and naming in the USDA database.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
Croissants is a food product in the croissants, sweet rolls, muffins & other pastries category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 36.5.
Croissants has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 36.5. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Croissants contains 40.0g carbs, 8.0g sugars, 2.0g fiber, and 8.0g protein per 100g.
This food has a moderate blood sugar impact and can be included with portion control. Always consult with your healthcare provider about foods that fit your individual dietary needs.
Consider the nutritional profile and blood sugar impact when incorporating Croissants into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
Use our comparison tool to see how Croissants compares to similar foods. You can also explore other foods in the croissants, sweet rolls, muffins & other pastries category for alternatives.