If you’re looking for a more substantial bite with your coffee
Compare whole croissants by weight per piece. Names such as ‘luxury’ and ‘super’ don’t indicate a specific size or thickness on their own.
Who are these options for?
If you want smaller portions to share
Mini croissants and packs containing several pieces are worth considering when you’re also serving cake or sharing with others.
If you need to check the label
Check the ingredients, allergens, preparation instructions and nutrition information for the option you choose. For unwrapped croissants, ask for allergen information.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you want one larger piece, smaller portions or a warm treat to serve. Then compare the product type and label; ‘thick cut’ is no substitute for these checks.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Size and portion | Compare the weight per piece; for a pack, also check the number of croissants and the total weight. | If I want one larger pastry with my cake, ‘large’ tells me less than the weight of one piece. Around 38% of consumers say size is their primary consideration. |
| Serving and sharing | Check whether the croissants are ready to serve or need preparing, and how many pieces are in the pack. | When I have guests, I want to be able to share out smaller portions, or serve warm croissants when I have time to bake them. For around 37% of consumers, the occasion comes first. |
| Label and nutrition information | Read the latest ingredients and allergen information; compare nutrition per 100 g and per portion on the same basis. | If I’m buying for someone with an allergy or comparing croissants with cake, I need the information to match the product I’ve chosen. The label is the most important consideration for around 25% of consumers. |
Pitfalls to avoid when buying
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Mistaking ‘thick cut’ for a croissant size
Albert Heijn and Jumbo use terms such as petit, luxury, mini and super for whole croissants in their ranges. These names don’t mean that the croissants are thick-cut slices.
If you’re looking for a larger whole croissant, compare the weight and number of pieces. If you really mean thick slices, first check whether you’re looking for croissant bread, brioche or sliced bread.
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Assuming the nutrition information from the name
‘Large’ or ‘luxury’ doesn’t tell you how much a portion weighs or what its nutritional value is. Voedingscentrum gives 5 g of saturated fat and 0.53 g of salt as general reference values for one 45 g croissant; the product you choose may differ.
Compare the nutrition information per 100 g and, if needed, work it out for the portion you want to serve.
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Guessing allergens from a croissant’s appearance or name
Even the term ‘plant-based’ doesn’t tell you which allergens a particular croissant contains. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for prepacked products appears on the label; for unwrapped products, it must be available in another way.
Read the latest label or ask for allergen information before buying an unwrapped croissant.
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Assuming every croissant contains baker’s salt
Voedingscentrum states that bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. So you can’t assume a croissant contains it just because of the product type.
Check the ingredients or ask the seller which salt has been used if this is important to your choice.
Brands and ranges to explore
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn’s croissant range includes petit butter croissants, luxury butter croissants, multiseed croissants and pistachio croissants.
- The range of individual options makes it easier to find the size or flavour you’re after.
- If an item is marked ‘in store only’, check whether it’s available at your local shop.
Jumbo
Jumbo’s range includes plant-based, mini, larger and frozen croissants.
- You can compare different product types for the occasion you’re serving them.
- Check the latest preparation instructions and availability for the option you choose.
PLUS
PLUS lists butter croissants in 180 g packs and mini butter croissants in 200 g bags.
- The separate packs give you a starting point for comparing standard and mini portions.
- The Nutri-Score E on the 180 g pack doesn’t replace checking the nutrition information and portion size for the product you choose.
Dirk
Dirk’s search results show own-brand butter croissants alongside options from Danerolles and Délifrance.
- The range includes packs with different numbers of croissants.
- Check which options are available at your local store.
ALDI
ALDI lists fresh butter croissants sold individually and croissants from its bake-at-home range.
- These product types suit the choice between serving croissants straight away and baking them at home.
- Check availability and preparation instructions on the product in store.
Croissants for different occasions
This Joybuy selection includes an 85 g croissant, mini croissants, a pack of four butter croissants and croissants to bake at home. Choose according to the portion and preparation that suit your coffee and cake, rather than assuming there’s a ‘thick cut’ specification.
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Bakery Village Danish Croissant 85 g
For anyone looking for one whole croissant to enjoy with coffee, ready to serve without baking.
Weight: 85 g. Check the latest ingredients, allergens and nutrition information on the packaging.
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G'woon Mini Butter Croissants, 200 g
Mini croissants are a good option if you want to serve smaller portions alongside cake.
Pack weight: 200 g. Check the packaging for the number of pieces, preparation instructions and allergen information.
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g'woon Butter Croissants, 4 pieces, 180 g
A pack of four croissants to share among several people or serve on different occasions.
The 180 g is the weight of the whole pack, not one croissant. Check the preparation instructions and latest allergen information.
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SCHOOF Croissants, 4 pieces
For a warm treat, when you have time to bake the croissants at home.
The pack contains four pieces. Follow the preparation instructions on the packaging and check the latest allergen information.
Frequently asked questions
Are ‘thick cut’ croissants thick-cut slices?
Don’t assume so: Albert Heijn and Jumbo use range descriptions such as petit, mini, luxury and super for whole croissants. Compare the weight per piece if you want a more substantial bite, or check whether by ‘thick slices’ you mean a different type of bread.
Where can I find allergen information for a croissant?
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for a prepacked croissant is on the label. For an unwrapped croissant, this information must be available in another way; ask before buying if you need it.
Does every croissant contain iodised baker’s salt?
No, you can’t tell from the product name: according to Voedingscentrum, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. Check the ingredients of the croissant you choose or ask the seller which salt has been used.
How do I compare the nutrition information for a croissant served with cake?
Compare the nutrition per 100 g and per portion for the croissant you’re actually choosing. Voedingscentrum gives 181 kcal, 9.5 g of fat (including 5 g of saturated fat) and 0.53 g of salt as general reference values for one 45 g croissant; other products and portions may differ.