Calorie comparison
Brown Rice vs Croissant
Per 100 grams, brown rice is the lighter choice by 283 calories, while croissant delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Brown Rice | Croissant |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 123 | 406 |
| Protein | 2.7 g | 8 g |
| Carbs | 26 g | 46 g |
| Fat | 1 g | 21 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
🍚 Brown Rice
1 cup cooked (195 g)
240 cal
5.3 g protein · 50.7 g carbs · 2 g fat
🥐 Croissant
1 croissant (57 g)
231 cal
4.6 g protein · 26.2 g carbs · 12 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, brown rice or croissant?
Per 100 g, brown rice has 123 calories and croissant has 406. Brown Rice is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, brown rice or croissant?
Brown Rice has 2.7 g of protein per 100 g; croissant has 8 g. Croissant wins on protein.
Is brown rice or croissant better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward brown rice — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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