Burger King Egg & Cheese Croissan’Wich

Three types of breakfast croissant sandwiches from Burger King.

A Burger King egg and cheese breakfast sandwich is served on a toasted croissant.

There are 310 calories, 17 grams fat, 28 grams carbohydrates, and 12 grams protein in one serving.

Read this report for an in-depth review of the nutrition facts, calories, and ingredients in a Burger King egg and cheese croissant sandwich.

Croissan’Wich Nutrition Information

Nutrition facts are based on standard formulation and recipe for one sandwich.

Daily Value

Daily Value compares the amount of a nutrient in the breakfast sandwich, relative to the recommended daily limit based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Use %DV to compare foods and balance dietary choices throughout the day.

As shown in the table below, an egg & cheese croissan’wich is high in saturated fat 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).

%DV

Level

Saturated Fat

45%

Sodium

28%

%DV based on 2,000 calories

  • 9g saturated fat is 45% of the recommended daily limit
  • 640mg sodium in one serving is 28% of the suggested limit for an entire day

Calories

One Burger King Egg & Cheese Croissan’Wich contains 310 calories.

Here is a summary of the calories by macronutrient, per serving:

  • 150 calories from fat
  • 110 calories from total carbs
  • 50 calories from protein

Nearly half of the total calories are derived from dietary fats. Carbohydrates contribute 35% of the total calories, and the remaining 16% is from protein.

Breakfast Sandwich

% calories from fat, carbs and protein
Calories
150 calories from fat
48%
110 calories from carbS
35%
50 calories from Protein
16%

The summary of calories by macronutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by Burger King. Calories may vary by location or due to variations in how the breakfast sandwich is prepared.

ESTIMATED FITNESS TIME TO BURN 310 CALORIES

  • Run 25 minutes
  • Play Golf 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Walk 1 hour 40 minutes
Three types of breakfast croissant sandwiches from Burger King.
Burger King Croissan’Wich Breakfast Sandwiches

Nutrition Facts

Amount (%DV) per Sandwich

Red indicates a high %DV.

Calories

310

%DV

Total Fat

17g

Saturated Fat

9g

Trans Fat

1g

Cholesterol

240mg

Sodium

640mg

Carbohydrates

28g

10%

Dietary Fiber

3g

11%

Total Sugars

4g

Protein

12g

%DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your %DV may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.

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Dietary Fats

A single breakfast sandwich has 17 grams of total fat, including 9 grams of saturated fat. That is high.

In addition, the croissant sandwich has one gram trans fat per serving.

High in Saturated Fat

Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting calories from saturated fat to less than 10% of total calories.

There are approximately 80 calories from saturated fat in one egg and cheese croissan’wich. That’s 26% of the total calories per serving and 45% of the recommended daily limit.

To calculate %DV, divide the amount of a nutrient in one serving by the daily limit.

per Serving

Daily Limit*

Daily Value

Total Fat

17g

78g

22%

Saturated Fat

9g

20g

45%

*Based on FDA general nutrition advice for adult following 2,000 calorie daily diet.

SUMMARY OF FAT PER SERVING

  • 150 calories from dietary fats
  • 48% of total calories
  • 80 calories from saturated fat
  • 1 gram trans fatty acids

Note: Trans Fat is an unsaturated fat that occurs naturally in animal foods. According to the FDA, Trans fats have “detrimental health effects.”

Two Burger King breakfast sandwiches with comparison of nutrition facts.
Nutritional comparison of Burger King breakfast sandwiches

Ingredients and Allergens

Ingredients

Here is the list of ingredients in Burger King’s egg and cheese croissant sandwich.

Croissant

Enriched Flour, Water, Butter, Sugar, Yeast, Salt, Whey, Modified Corn Starch, Cultured Wheat Flour, Calcium Sulfate, Ascorbic Acid, Enzymes, Calcium Phosphate

  • Enriched Flour includes wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid

Fluffy Eggs

Whole Eggs, Water, Salt, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Annatto (color), Butter Flavor, Citric Acid (preserves color)

Cooked in Pan Spray made with Canola Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides, Phosphated Mono & Diglycerides, Silicon Dioxide, Calcium Stearate, Propellant

  • Butter Flavor made with sunflower oil, natural flavors, medium chain triglycerides (contains milk)

American Cheese

Milk, Cream, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Cheese Culture, Citric Acid, Enzymes, Soy Lecithin (anti-sticking agent), Color (paprika oleoresin, beta carotene), Natamycin (mold inhibitor)

Allergens

Burger King’s egg and cheese breakfast sandwich is made with ingredients that contain egg, milk, soy, and wheat. The menu item may also contain sesame.

If you have a food allergy, check the full allergen guide and consult with your physician before deciding if this food is right for you.

Fast food restaurants may change their recipes without notice. We recommend checking directly with your local Burger King for the most up-to-date ingredients and potential allergens in the Egg and Cheese Croissan’Wich.

Fast Food Breakfast Sandwiches

To provide context to the nutritional value of Burger King’s Egg & Cheese Croissan’Wich, use the table below to compare nutrition facts of other breakfast sandwich options.

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Nutrition facts, prices, and ingredients are based on available information as of the date of publication. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change recipes or formulations without notice. Check package labels and ask the product manufacturer or restaurant for the most up-to-date information. Unless otherwise stated, %DV is based on a 2,000 calorie diet. All reports and reviews published on this site are for informational purposes only. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide healthcare advice or dietary recommendations. Always consult your licensed physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.

Nutrition facts and allergens source: Burger King. Croissan’Wich food images courtesy of Burger King. Original design by Nutrition & Ingredients for purposes of research and commentary related to fast food nutrition.

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