Burger King Egg & Cheese Croissan’Wich
This breakfast sandwich on the Burger King menu includes egg and melted American cheese served on a toasted croissant.
An Egg & Cheese Croissan’Wich has:
In addition to the simple Egg & Cheese sandwich, there are multiple variations on the BK menu. Select bacon, sausage, ham, or a combination of those items.
Read this breakfast food guide for an in-depth review of the calories and nutrition facts in the Egg and Cheese sandwich.
Egg & Cheese Croissan’Wich Nutrition Info
Nutrition facts are based on one serving, measured as a single Croissan’Wich with egg and cheese.
Daily Value
Daily Value compares the amount of a nutrient in the breakfast sandwich to the recommended daily limit based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Use the %DV to compare foods and balance dietary choices for low or high levels of a specific nutrient.
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 in a food is low (5% or less) or high (20% or more).
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%DV |
Level | |
|---|---|---|
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Saturated Fat |
45% |
HIGH |
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Sodium |
25% |
HIGH |
%DV based on 2,000 calories
Calories
One Burger King Egg & Cheese Croissan’Wich contains 330 calories.
Here is a summary of the calories by macronutrient, per serving:
Nearly half of the total calories are derived from dietary fats. Carbohydrates contribute about 36% of the total calories, and the remaining 15% is from protein.
Egg & Cheese Croissan’Wich
% calories from fat, carbs and proteinThe 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 330 CALORIES
Fat and Sodium
A single breakfast sandwich has 18 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.
Saturated Fat
Dietary Guidelines for Americans, published by the Department of Health and Human Services, 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 24% of the total 330 calories.
According to the FDA, most Americans consume more than the recommended limits for Saturated Fat. Evidence indicates that diets higher in saturated fats can lead to increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
Note: Trans Fat is an unsaturated fat that occurs naturally in animal foods. According to the FDA, Trans fats have “detrimental health effects.“
While most uses of partially hydrogenated oils have been discontinued, a small amount may exist as a byproduct of processing refined vegetable oils.
SUMMARY OF FAT PER SERVING
Nutrition Facts
Amount per 1 Sandwich
Red indicates %DV is high.
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Calories |
330 |
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%DV | ||
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Total Fat |
18g |
28% |
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Saturated Fat |
9g |
45% |
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Trans Fat |
1g | |
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Cholesterol |
240mg |
80% |
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Sodium |
660mg |
28% |
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Carbohydrates |
30g |
10% |
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Dietary Fiber |
1g |
4% |
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Total Sugars |
4g | |
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Protein |
13g |
%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.
Compare nutrition facts in a Dunkin’ Wake-Up Wrap.
Allergens
Burger King’s egg and cheese breakfast sandwich is made with ingredients that contain egg, dairy, and wheat.
Given that fast food restaurants may change their recipes without notice, we recommend checking directly with your local restaurant for the most up-to-date ingredients and potential allergens in the Egg and Cheese Croissan’Wich.
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.
Calories in Fast Food Breakfast Sandwiches
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.
The following table provides the calories and nutrition facts of select Burger King Croissan’Wich options and other popular breakfast sandwiches.
| Restaurant | Menu Item | Calories | Fat | Carbs | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panera Bread | Sausage & Egg on Asiago Bagel | 820 | 51g | 58g | 32g | 1490mg |
| Burger King | Double Sausage, Egg & Cheese Croissan'Wich | 720 | 54g | 31g | 29g | 1620mg |
| Dunkin' | Sourdough Breakfast Sandwich | 650 | 32g | 58g | 31g | 1360mg |
| Dunkin' | Bacon, Egg & Cheese Croissant | 500 | 32g | 34g | 18g | 810mg |
| Burger King | Sausage, Egg & Cheese Croissan'Wich | 510 | 34g | 30g | 20g | 1030mg |
| McDonald's | Sausage McMuffin with Egg | 480 | 31g | 30g | 20g | 830mg |
| Dunkin' | Turkey Sausage, Egg & Cheese Sandwich | 470 | 25g | 39g | 23g | 1080mg |
| McDonald's | Sausage Biscuit | 460 | 30g | 37g | 11g | 1090mg |
| McDonald's | Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit | 460 | 26g | 39g | 17g | 1330mg |
| White Castle | Breakfast Toast with Sausage | 420 | 27g | 29g | 16g | 850mg |
| McDonald's | Sausage McMuffin | 400 | 26g | 29g | 14g | 760mg |
| Burger King | Bacon, Egg & Cheese Croissan'Wich | 370 | 21g | 30g | 16g | 820mg |
| Burger King | Egg & Cheese Croissan'Wich | 330 | 18g | 30g | 13g | 660mg |
| White Castle | Original Slider with Egg & Cheese | 280 | 18g | 17g | 14g | 600mg |
| Dunkin' | Bacon Wake-Up Wrap | 220 | 13g | 15g | 10g | 590mg |
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.