Are croutons healthy?

In moderation, croutons can add flavor but are high in calories and carbs.

How many calories are in croutons?

Croutons contain about 480 calories per 100g.

Yes, croutons can be made using gluten-free bread.

Snacks

Crunchy croutons made from seasoned bread, perfect for salads and soups.

Per 100 g

480 kcal

1 cup

480 kcal

(100 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
10 g / 100g	73 g / 100g	20 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 8% · Carbs 57% · Fat 35%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1 cup (100 g, 480 kcal) is 24% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 cup takes about 117 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Croutons is number 6 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 350 kcal per 100 g.

Food	kcal / 100 g	Protein / 100 g
Coconut Banana Energy Bites	150	3 g
Savory Potato Waffles	250	3 g
Chocolate Hazelnut Energy Bites	450	10 g
Cinnamon Almond Granola	450	10 g
Pineapple Coconut Granola	450	8 g
Croutons	480	10 g

Nutrition data updated June 12, 2026.

4/10

Moderate calories, high in carbs; use sparingly in meals.

Are croutons healthy?: In moderation, croutons can add flavor but are high in calories and carbs.
How many calories are in croutons?: Croutons contain about 480 calories per 100g.
Can croutons be made gluten-free?: Yes, croutons can be made using gluten-free bread.

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