Burger King Egg & Cheese Croissan’Wich

Three types of breakfast croissant sandwiches from Burger King.

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:

  • 330 calories
  • 18 grams fat
  • 30 grams carbohydrates
  • 13 grams protein

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).

%DV

Level

Saturated Fat

45%

Sodium

25%

%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:

  • 160 calories from fat
  • 120 calories from total carbs
  • 50 calories from protein

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 protein
Calories
CALORIES FROM fat
48%
CALORIES FROM CARBS
36%
CALORIES FROM Protein
15%

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 330 CALORIES

  • Run 30 minutes
  • Play Golf 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Walk 1 hour 50 minutes

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.

  • YOU SHOULD KNOW

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

  • 160 calories from dietary fats
  • 48% of total calories
  • 80 calories from saturated fat
  • 1 gram trans fatty acids
Three types of breakfast croissant sandwiches from Burger King.
Burger King Croissan’Wich Breakfast Sandwiches

Nutrition Facts

Amount per 1 Sandwich

Red indicates %DV is high.

Calories

330

%DV

Total Fat

18g

Saturated Fat

9g

Trans Fat

1g

Cholesterol

240mg

Sodium

660mg

Carbohydrates

30g

10%

Dietary Fiber

1g

4%

Total Sugars

4g

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.

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

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.

RestaurantMenu ItemCaloriesFatCarbsProteinSodium
Panera BreadSausage & Egg on Asiago Bagel82051g58g32g1490mg
Burger KingDouble Sausage, Egg & Cheese Croissan'Wich72054g31g29g1620mg
Dunkin'Sourdough Breakfast Sandwich65032g58g31g1360mg
Dunkin'Bacon, Egg & Cheese Croissant50032g34g18g810mg
Burger KingSausage, Egg & Cheese Croissan'Wich51034g30g20g1030mg
McDonald'sSausage McMuffin with Egg48031g30g20g830mg
Dunkin'Turkey Sausage, Egg & Cheese Sandwich47025g39g23g1080mg
McDonald'sSausage Biscuit46030g37g11g1090mg
McDonald'sBacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit46026g39g17g1330mg
White CastleBreakfast Toast with Sausage42027g29g16g850mg
McDonald'sSausage McMuffin40026g29g14g760mg
Burger KingBacon, Egg & Cheese Croissan'Wich37021g30g16g820mg
Burger KingEgg & Cheese Croissan'Wich33018g30g13g660mg
White CastleOriginal Slider with Egg & Cheese28018g17g14g600mg
Dunkin'Bacon Wake-Up Wrap22013g15g10g590mg

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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