Calorie comparison
Croissant vs English Muffin
Per 100 grams, english muffin is the lighter choice by 171 calories. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Croissant | English Muffin |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 406 | 235 |
| Protein | 8 g | 8 g |
| Carbs | 46 g | 46 g |
| Fat | 21 g | 1.8 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
🥐 Croissant
1 croissant (57 g)
231 cal
4.6 g protein · 26.2 g carbs · 12 g fat
🫓 English Muffin
1 muffin (57 g)
134 cal
4.6 g protein · 26.2 g carbs · 1 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, croissant or english muffin?
Per 100 g, croissant has 406 calories and english muffin has 235. English Muffin is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, croissant or english muffin?
Croissant has 8 g of protein per 100 g; english muffin has 8 g. They're tied on protein.
Is croissant or english muffin 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 english muffin — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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