Pret A Manger Plain Croissant: calories, sugar and salt
Per croissant of Pret A Manger Plain Croissant contains 291 kcal, 3.5g of sugar (0.9 teaspoons) and 0.55g of salt. It is classified as NOVA 4 under the NOVA food processing classification system.
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Nutrition by serving: calories, sugar and salt
Pret A Manger Plain Croissant contains 291 kcal, 17g of fat (11g saturated), 29g of carbohydrate (3.5g sugar), 5.5g of protein and 0.55g of salt per per croissant.
Nutrition by serving: Pret A Manger Plain Croissant
Serving
Calories
Salt
Sugar
= teaspoons
Carbs
Protein
Per croissant
291 kcal
0.55g
3.5g
0.9 tsp
29g
5.5g
Salt amber above 20% of 6g adult daily limit, red above 75%. Sugar in teaspoons at 4g each.
Sugar in Pret A Manger Plain Croissant
Pret A Manger Plain Croissant contains 3.5g of sugar per per croissant (0.9 teaspoons). Sugar level: Low. The table below shows how this compares to daily free sugar limits across all age groups.
Sugar by portion: Pret A Manger Plain Croissant
Portion
Adult (female) 30g
Adult (male) 30g
Age 11 to 17 30g
Age 7 to 10 24g
Age 4 to 6 19g
Per croissant
3.5g 12%
3.5g 12%
3.5g 12%
3.5g 15%
3.5g 18%
Teaspoons
0.9 tsp
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
Salt in Pret A Manger Plain Croissant
Pret A Manger Plain Croissant contains 0.55g of salt per per croissant. Salt level: Low. The table below shows how this compares to daily salt limits for adults and children.
Salt by portion: Pret A Manger Plain Croissant
Portion
Adult (female) 6g
Adult (male) 6g
Age 11 to 17 6g
Age 7 to 10 5g
Age 4 to 6 3g
Per croissant
0.55g 9%
0.55g 9%
0.55g 9%
0.55g 11%
0.55g 18%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
Calories in Pret A Manger Plain Croissant
Calories by portion: Pret A Manger Plain Croissant
Portion
Adult (female) 2000 kcal
Adult (male) 2500 kcal
Age 11 to 17 1936 kcal
Age 7 to 10 1553 kcal
Age 4 to 6 1291 kcal
Per croissant
291 kcal 15%
291 kcal 12%
291 kcal 15%
291 kcal 19%
291 kcal 23%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
Saturated fat in Pret A Manger Plain Croissant
Saturated fat by portion: Pret A Manger Plain Croissant
Portion
Adult (female) 20g
Adult (male) 30g
Age 11 to 17 20g
Age 7 to 10 18g
Age 4 to 6 16g
Per croissant
11g 55%
11g 37%
11g 55%
11g 61%
11g 69%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
UPF classification: is Pret A Manger Plain Croissant ultra-processed?
NOVA 4: ultra-processed food
Contains butter, flour treatment agents and emulsifiers — ultra-processed.
The NOVA classification system groups foods by the extent and purpose of processing. NOVA 4 covers products containing industrial additives not typically used in home cooking.
Allergen information: Pret A Manger Plain Croissant
Milk
Present
Wheat / Gluten
Present
Egg
Present
Soya
Not present
Peanuts
Not present
Tree Nuts
Not present
Fish
Not present
Shellfish
Not present
Celery
Not present
Mustard
Not present
Sesame
Not present
Lupin
Not present
Molluscs
Not present
Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites
Not present
Pret prepares food and drinks in shops every day using shared equipment. A 100% allergen-free environment cannot be guaranteed.
Frequently asked questions
Per croissant of Pret A Manger Plain Croissant contains 291 kcal — 15% of the adult 2,000 kcal daily reference intake.
Per croissant contains 3.5g of sugar — 0.9 teaspoons. This item is moderate in free sugar. The NHS free sugar limit is 30g per day for adults, 24g for children aged 7 to 10, and 19g for children aged 4 to 6.
Per croissant contains 0.55g of salt. This item is moderate in salt relative to the adult daily limit.
Per croissant contains 5.5g of protein — 11% of the adult 50g daily reference intake.
Plain Croissant is suitable for vegetarians but contains animal products.
Plain Croissant contains: Wheat / Gluten, Egg, Milk. Pret prepares food and drinks in shops every day using shared equipment. A 100% allergen-free environment cannot be guaranteed.
Plain Croissant is classified as NOVA 4. Contains butter, flour treatment agents and emulsifiers — ultra-processed.
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Source: Source: Pret A Manger UK official nutrition data (pret.co.uk, 2026). NOVA classification from ingredient list at time of writing. For guidance only, not medical advice.
