Who is this relevant to?

If you’re looking for one larger snack

You want to pick up a croissant you can eat straight away. The weight per croissant helps you identify a larger portion without relying on words such as ‘large’.

If you want to bake several croissants at home

You’re choosing a pack for later and can take the preparation instructions into account, as well as the freezer space needed for a frozen option.

If you need to check ingredients carefully

Before buying, check the latest ingredients and allergen information for the specific croissant, for example if you need to know about wheat, milk or egg.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want to eat the croissant straight away or bake it later. Then compare the portion size, how many you need and the label.

What to consider What to check before buying Who is this important to?
Portion per croissant Compare the weight per croissant; if necessary, divide the pack weight by the number of croissants. I want one larger croissant, not just a pack that looks big. For around 23% of consumers, the individual portion is the top priority.
Eat straight away or bake at home Check whether preparation is needed and what equipment you’ll need. If I want to eat the croissant on the go, I can’t use an oven or air fryer first. Being able to eat it straight away is the top priority for around 31% of consumers.
Number of croissants Check how many croissants are in the pack and whether you want to use the rest later. For a small top-up shop, I might only need one croissant. Around 31% of consumers prioritise having the right number of items.
Ingredients and allergens Read the latest information about ingredients such as wheat, milk, egg and the salt used. I need to know whether this particular croissant meets my ingredient or allergen requirements. This is the top priority for around 15% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘large’ or ‘super’ means a bigger portion

    A product name or the total pack weight doesn’t always tell you how much each croissant weighs. Dirk lists 65 g for its individual butter croissant; Danerolles lists 340 g for six Supercroissants, which works out at around 56.7 g each.

    Compare the weight per croissant, and keep ready-to-eat products separate from options that still need baking.

  • Picking up a bake-at-home croissant to eat straight away

    The part-baked options from Albert Heijn and PLUS included in this comparison need to be prepared at home. The frozen Délifrance option also needs to be stored at −18 °C.

    If you want to eat it straight away, choose a croissant that’s ready to eat. For a product you’re saving for later, check the preparation and storage instructions before buying.

  • Assuming you know the ingredients from the name ‘croissant’

    The products included in this comparison have different ingredients. For example, the Albert Heijn butter croissants included in the comparison list wheat and milk, while the large luxury option from PLUS also lists egg. Iodised salt on one product’s label tells you nothing about another croissant.

    Always read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’re buying.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

The own-brand product included in this comparison is a pack of four part-baked butter croissants, weighing 45 g each.

  • Albert Heijn says to bake this product for 4–6 minutes at 200 °C.
  • This product needs to be prepared at home; also check the listed allergens and storage instructions.

Jumbo

Jumbo offers several types of croissant, including standard, plant-based, filled and frozen options.

  • The range includes a pack of six Super Croissants with a total weight of 340 g.
  • Check the weight per croissant, ingredients and preparation method on the individual pack of the option you choose.

PLUS

The PLUS products included in this comparison include part-baked butter croissants and a large luxury option from the freezer.

  • PLUS also gives air fryer instructions for its part-baked option.
  • PLUS says the large luxury option must be stored at −18 °C and baked before serving; check the allergens for this specific option.

Dirk

Dirk lists both an individual 65 g butter croissant and a pack of four bake-at-home croissants weighing 180 g in total.

  • The weight of the individual croissant can be compared directly, per item.
  • The bake-at-home pack works out at 45 g per croissant and is intended for a different use than a ready-to-eat option.

Lidl

Lidl lists a butter croissant that’s only available in store.

  • A croissant from the in-store bakery is an option if you want to pick one up to eat on the go.
  • Check the weight per croissant and the ingredients in store before comparing it with other croissants.

ALDI

ALDI lists a fresh butter croissant sold individually in store.

  • An individual croissant suits a top-up shop when you don’t want a multi-pack.
  • Check the weight and ingredients in store if portion size or allergens matter to your choice.

Croissant for eating straight away on Joybuy

This product selection is tailored to anyone looking for one croissant as a snack during a small top-up shop. Here too, compare the stated weight and read the packaging before eating.

Bakery Village Danish Croissant 85 g

Bakery Village Danish Croissant 85 g

For anyone looking for one 85 g croissant to eat without baking it at home as part of a small top-up shop.

Check the allergen information for wheat, egg and milk. Also note the stated warning that the colourings E102 and E110 may adversely affect children’s activity and attention.

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Frequently asked questions

What does ‘thick cut’ mean for a croissant?

For this comparison, look at the weight per croissant rather than ‘thick cut’: croissants are generally sold whole, not in thick slices. Dirk lists 65 g for its individual butter croissant; the bake-at-home packs from Albert Heijn and Dirk included in this comparison work out at 45 g per croissant. This compares portion sizes, not flavour or texture.

Which croissant can I eat straight away?

Choose a croissant sold as ready to eat if you don’t want to bake it at home. According to the preparation instructions, the part-baked Albert Heijn option included in this comparison needs 4–6 minutes in the oven at 200 °C; the PLUS option included in the comparison also needs to be prepared.

Can I refreeze a defrosted frozen croissant?

Not the Délifrance butter croissants from PLUS included in this comparison: according to the product instructions, defrosted croissants must not be refrozen. For any other option, always check the instructions on its own packaging.

How can I check whether a croissant contains wheat, milk or egg?

Read the latest allergen and ingredient information on the specific pack. The Albert Heijn butter croissants included in this comparison list wheat and milk; the large luxury option from PLUS included in the comparison also lists egg. Don’t make assumptions about another option based on its name or preparation method.

Does every croissant contain iodised baker’s salt?

No, don’t assume that every croissant does. Check the ingredients list of the product you’re buying for iodised salt or baker’s salt; a mention on one option’s label doesn’t automatically apply to other croissants.