Ham and cheese croissant
Medium GI
GL 21.6 per typical piece (120 g) · GL 18 per 100 g
- Moderate protein content
- High glycemic index and load
Ham and cheese croissant has a glycemic index of 65, lower than plain Croissant (67). One typical piece (120 g) adds a glycemic load of 21.6.
Updated Nov 25, 2025 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Forms of Croissant
- GI 67 · GL 28.4 per 100 g
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- GI 55 · GL 23 per 100 g whole
Whole grain croissant - GI 70 · GL 34 per 100 g chocolate
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 330 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 28 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 4 g |
| Natural | 2 g |
| Added | 2 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Soluble | 0.5 g |
| Insoluble | 1 g |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Saturated | 10 g |
| Unsaturated | 8 g |
| Sodium | 800 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Moderate protein content
- Contains some fiber
- High glycemic index and load
- High saturated fat and sodium
- Low fiber
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Ham and cheese croissant?
Ham and cheese croissant has a glycemic index of 65 (Moderate). One typical piece (120 g) has a glycemic load of 21.6; per 100 g the glycemic load is 18.
Is Ham and cheese croissant good for people with insulin resistance?
Ham and cheese croissant has a medium glycemic index (65). It fits in moderation, ideally with protein or fat; a lower-load alternative is Sandwich with rye bread, grilled chicken breast, and fresh spinach.
Which form of Croissant has the lowest glycemic load?
Ham and cheese croissant has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Croissant in this database (18 per 100 g).
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