The Calories In A Ham Cheese Croissant

Croissants are light and flaky; almost pastry-like.
 Croissants are French rolls that are often eaten alone, but can also be used as bread for a sandwich. Ham and cheese croissants provide a balance of carbohydrates, protein and fat, but can be high in calories.

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Calories

Online nutrition database My Fitness Pal explains that a 4.2-oz. ham and cheese croissant contains 350 calories. Mayo Clinic.com’s calorie expenditure information states that it would take about 1 1/2 hours of weighlifting to burn off the calories in this meal.

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Fat

Both croissants and cheese are high in fat, and as a result, a 4.2-oz. ham and cheese croissant contains 18 g of fat. Of this fat, 10 g comes from saturated fat. The USDA suggests limiting saturated fat intake to 10 percent of your calories, as it is less healthy than other types of fat.

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Carbohydrates

Ham and cheese croissants are rich in carbohydrates. One 4.2-oz. ham and cheese croissant provides 34 g of carbohydrates. Of these carbohydrates, 1 g comes from fiber, while 4 g are from sugar.

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Protein

Each 4.2-oz. ham and cheese croissant contains 14 g of protein. According to the National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health, you should consume 50 to 65 g of protein daily.

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  references
  
      My Fitness Pal: Calories in Au Bon Pain Ham and Cheese Croissant
    
      MayoClinic.com: Exercise For Weight Loss: Calories Burned in 1 Hour
    
      USDA: Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005: Chapter 6 - Fats
    
      Medline Plus: Dietary Proteins
       




  references
  
      My Fitness Pal: Calories in Au Bon Pain Ham and Cheese Croissant
    
      MayoClinic.com: Exercise For Weight Loss: Calories Burned in 1 Hour
    
      USDA: Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005: Chapter 6 - Fats
    
      Medline Plus: Dietary Proteins
    




Croissants are light and flaky; almost pastry-like.





      My Fitness Pal: Calories in Au Bon Pain Ham and Cheese Croissant
    
      MayoClinic.com: Exercise For Weight Loss: Calories Burned in 1 Hour
    
      USDA: Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005: Chapter 6 - Fats
    
      Medline Plus: Dietary Proteins