Calorie comparison
Croissant vs Waffle
Per 100 grams, waffle is the lighter choice by 115 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 | Waffle |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 406 | 291 |
| Protein | 8 g | 8 g |
| Carbs | 46 g | 33 g |
| Fat | 21 g | 14 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
🧇 Waffle
1 waffle (75 g)
218 cal
6 g protein · 24.8 g carbs · 10.5 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, croissant or waffle?
Per 100 g, croissant has 406 calories and waffle has 291. Waffle is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, croissant or waffle?
Croissant has 8 g of protein per 100 g; waffle has 8 g. They're tied on protein.
Is croissant or waffle 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 waffle — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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