Burger King Bacon, Egg & Cheese Croissan’Wich
This breakfast sandwich on the Burger King menu includes bacon, egg, and melty American cheese served on a toasted croissant.
There are 360 calories, 21 grams fat, 28 grams carbohydrates, and 15 grams protein in a serving of the Bacon, Egg & Cheese Croissan’Wich.
Read this report for a complete overview of the nutrition facts, calories, ingredients, and allergens in Burger King’s bacon, egg and cheese breakfast sandwich.
Bacon Croissan’Wich Nutritional Guide
Nutrition facts are based on one serving, which is measured as a single Croissan’Wich with bacon, egg, and cheese.
Daily Value
Daily value (%DV) illustrates the amount of a specific nutrient in the sandwich, relative to the recommended daily limit. Use %DV to compare foods and balance choices based on your dietary goals.
As shown in the chart below, a bacon, egg & cheese croissan’wich is high in saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium.
Serving size: 1 Sandwich
% DAILY VALUE
Use %DV to determine if the level of nutrients is low (5% or less) or high (20% or more).
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%DV |
Level | |
|---|---|---|
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Saturated Fat |
50% |
HIGH |
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Cholesterol |
82% |
HIGH |
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Sodium |
35% |
HIGH |
%DV based on 2,000 calories
Calories
There are 360 calories in a Burger King Bacon, Egg & Cheese Croissan’Wich.
Here is a summary of calories by macronutrient, per sandwich:
Over half of the total calories are derived from dietary fats. Carbohydrates contribute about 31% of the total calories, and the remaining 16% is from protein.
Bacon, Egg & Cheese Croissan’Wich
% calories from fat, carbs and proteinThe summary of calories by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by Burger King fast food restaurant. Calories may vary by location or as a result of how the breakfast sandwich is prepared.
ESTIMATED FITNESS TIME TO BURN 360 CALORIES
Compare Burger King’s croissan’wich to a Sausage McMuffin from McDonald’s. Check the amount of saturated fat and sodium before deciding which menu item is the best option for your diet plan.
Nutrition Facts
Amount (%DV) per Sandwich
Red indicates a high %DV.
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Calories |
360 | |
|
%DV | ||
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Total Fat |
21g |
27% |
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Saturated Fat |
10g |
50% |
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Trans Fat |
1g | |
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Cholesterol |
245mg |
82% |
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Sodium |
810mg |
35% |
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Carbohydrates |
28g |
10% |
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Dietary Fiber |
3g |
11% |
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Total Sugars |
4g | |
|
Protein |
15g |
%DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary; your %DV may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.
Dietary Fats
One Croissan’Wich with bacon, egg, and cheese has 21 grams of total fat, including 10 grams of saturated fat. That is high.
The amount of saturated fat in Burger King’s breakfast sandwich is 50% of the FDA-recommended limit for an entire day.
Calculate %DV by dividing the daily limit by the amount in one serving of food.
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Daily Limit* |
per Sandwich |
Daily Value | |
|
Total Fat |
78g |
21g |
27% |
|
Saturated Fat |
20g |
10g |
50% |
*Based on FDA general nutrition advice for adult following 2,000 calorie daily diet.
In addition, the croissant sandwich has one gram trans fat.
Saturated Fat is High
Dietary Guidelines for Americans suggest that Americans should limit calories from saturated fat to less than 10% of total calories.
According to the FDA, diets higher in saturated fats can lead to increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
There are approximately 90 calories from saturated fat in a Burger King Bacon, Egg & Cheese Croissan’Wich. That’s approximately 25% of the 360 total calories.
SUMMARY OF FAT PER SERVING
Sodium and Cholesterol
A Bacon, Egg & Cheese Croissan’Wich contains 810 milligrams of sodium, a 35% daily value.
There are 245 milligrams of dietary cholesterol per serving, over 80% of the recommended limit for an entire day.
Compare the amount of dietary cholesterol in a White Castle Sausage & Egg Sandwich.
Check nutrition facts for the full list of Burger King menu items.
Sandwich Ingredients and Allergens
Ingredients
Here is the list of ingredients in Burger King’s croissan’wich with bacon, egg, and cheese.
Ingredients
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Croissant |
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Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Butter, Sugar, Yeast, Salt, Whey, Modified Corn Starch, Cultured Wheat Flour, Calcium Sulfate, Ascorbic Acid, Enzymes, Calcium Phosphate |
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Bacon |
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Bacon cured with Water, Salt, Sugar, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite |
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Eggs |
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Whole Eggs, Water, Salt, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Annatto (for color), Butter Flavor (sunflower oil, natural flavors, medium chain triglycerides [contains milk]), Citric Acid (preserves color) Eggs are cooked with a pan spray of Canola Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides, Phosphated Mono & Diglycerides, Silicon Dioxide, Calcium Stearate, Propellant |
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American Cheese |
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Milk, Cream, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Cheese Culture, Citric Acid, Enzymes, Soy Lecithin (anti-sticking agent), Color (paprika oleoresin, beta carotene), Natamycin (a mold inhibitor) |
Allergens
Burger King’s bacon, egg and cheese breakfast sandwich is made with ingredients that contain egg, milk, soy, and wheat.
Fast food restaurants may change their recipes without notice. Discuss any questions you have about the ingredients and allergens in a Bacon, Egg & Cheese Croissan’Wich with the manager at the local restaurant.
If you have a food allergy, check Burger King’s full list of disclosed allergen and consult with your physician before deciding if this food is right for you.
Fast Food Breakfast Sandwiches Nutrition
Now that we have had a chance to review the nutritional content of the Egg & Cheese Croissan’Wich sandwiches offered on Burger King’s menu, let’s give it some context.
Here is a list of the calories and nutrition facts of select Croissan’Wich options and other popular breakfast sandwiches.
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