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How much fiber is in croissant?

Croissant has 1.5 g of fiber per 1 medium (57 g). That is 5% of the 28 g daily value and a moderate amount for this kind of food. Per 100 g it works out to 2.6 g, which ranks 18 of 20 other foods in the FiberUp database. About 33% of that fiber is soluble and 67% insoluble. It would take 17 servings to reach the 25 g adequate intake for women and 26 for the 38 g for men. Source: USDA FoodData Central.

By Anthony Calise, maker of FiberUp. Data checked October 2026.

1.5g

per 1 medium

2.6g

per 100 g

daily value

#18of 20

other foods

Soluble vs insoluble

Soluble 0.5g 33% Insoluble 1g 67%

The split is approximate and comes from USDA SR Legacy analyses where available. Soluble fiber dissolves into a gel and is the type most linked to cholesterol and blood sugar effects. Insoluble fiber adds bulk and keeps things moving.

About croissant and fiber

A medium croissant provides 1.5 grams of fiber from refined flour and butter. It is logged for completeness rather than as a fiber source.

Counts toward plant diversityHigh FODMAP at this serving

How croissant compares to other other foods

Per typical serving. The highest other in the database is fiber one cereal at 14 g.

Food	Serving	Fiber	Per 100 g	% DV
Dark Chocolate	1 oz	3.1 g	11.1 g	11%
Metamucil	1 tbsp	3 g	42.9 g	11%
Cheerios	1 cup	2.8 g	10 g	10%
Plain Bagel	1 bagel	2.1 g	2 g	8%
English Muffin	1 muffin	1.5 g	2.6 g	5%
Croissant	1 medium	1.5 g	2.6 g	5%
Dinner Roll	1 roll	0.8 g	2.9 g	3%

All 20 other foods ranked by fiber

Servings to reach a daily goal

17×

servings of croissant to reach 25 g, the adequate intake for adult women

26×

servings of croissant to reach 38 g, the adequate intake for adult men

Nobody should get all their fiber from one food. Gut bacteria respond to variety, and the fiber calculator shows a mixed day that reaches your number.

USDA entries for croissant

Grams of fiber per 100 g from USDA FoodData Central (snapshot 2026-10-11). Different preparations and varieties explain the spread.

USDA description	Fiber / 100 g	Soluble	Insoluble
Croissants, apple	2.5 g	–	–
Croissants, cheese	2.6 g	–	–
Croissant	2.6 g	–	–
Croissant, fruit	3 g	–	–
Croissant, cheese	2.6 g	–	–
Croissant, chocolate	3.3 g	–	–
Fast foods, croissant, with egg, cheese, and ham	0.9 g	–	–
Fast foods, croissant, with egg, cheese, and bacon	1 g	–	–

Frequently asked questions

How much fiber is in croissant?

1 medium of croissant, about 57 grams, contains 1.5 grams of dietary fiber. That is 2.6 grams of fiber per 100 grams and 5% of the 28 gram daily value.

Is croissant high in fiber?

Not especially. Croissant has 1.5 g per serving, which ranks 18 of 20 other foods in the FiberUp database. It still counts toward plant diversity, but the fiber in a meal will come from elsewhere.

Is the fiber in croissant soluble or insoluble?

About 33% of the fiber in croissant is soluble (0.5 g) and 67% is insoluble (1 g). Soluble fiber forms a gel that slows digestion and feeds gut bacteria; insoluble fiber adds bulk and speeds transit.

How many servings of croissant would reach a daily fiber goal?

It would take about 17 servings to reach 25 g (the adequate intake for adult women) and 26 servings to reach 38 g (adult men). Spreading fiber across several foods is easier and better for gut bacteria diversity.

Values are per typical serving from USDA FoodData Central and standard references, rounded to one decimal. Actual fiber varies with variety, ripeness, and preparation. This is general nutrition information, not medical advice.