Croissant: carbs, carb exchanges and glycemic index
Values per 100 g: croissant.
43.2g net carbs per 100 g
2.9carb exchanges per 100 g (15 g each)
56glycemic index
These are reference values. Set your insulin dose with your doctor.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Net carbs | 43.2 g |
|---|---|
| Fiber | 2.6 g |
| Protein | 8.2 g |
| Fat | 21.0 g |
| Energy | 406 kcal |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, record 174987 “Croissants, butter”. Net carbs = total carbs 45.8 g − fiber 2.6 g.
Portions
| Portion | 1 small42 g | 1 medium57 g | 1 large67 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net carbs, g | 18.1 | 24.6 | 28.9 |
| Carb units (10 g) | 1.8 | 2.5 | 2.9 |
| Carb units (12 g) | 1.5 | 2.1 | 2.4 |
| Carb exchanges (15 g) | 1.2 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Glycemic load | 10 | 14 | 16 |
The portion weights come from the USDA household measures for this food. Carb units = carbs of the portion ÷ 10, 12 or 15 g. Glycemic load = GI × carbs of the portion ÷ 100.
Glycemic index
GI 56. This is the mean that the authors give in the 2021 international GI tables.
Foods in the tables:
- Croissant, mean of two foods
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