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Wheat Bread vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Wheat Bread and Croissant

  • Wheat Bread is richer in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Copper, Calcium, and Phosphorus, yet Croissant is richer in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Croissant is 53% higher.
  • Wheat Bread contains 4 times more Calcium than Croissant. Wheat Bread contains 165mg of Calcium, while Croissant contains 37mg.
  • Wheat Bread contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Bread, wheat, toasted and Croissants, butter.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +345.9%
Contains more Iron +101.5%
Contains more Magnesium +268.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +79%
Contains more Potassium +89%
Contains more Zinc +96%
Contains more Copper +147.5%
Contains more Manganese +317.3%
Contains more Selenium +47.1%
Contains less Sodium -22.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 50% 154% 43% 81% 20% 79% 41% 66% 180% 183%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 77% 12% 45% 11% 61% 21% 27% 44% 124%
Contains more Calcium +345.9%
Contains more Iron +101.5%
Contains more Magnesium +268.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +79%
Contains more Potassium +89%
Contains more Zinc +96%
Contains more Copper +147.5%
Contains more Manganese +317.3%
Contains more Selenium +47.1%
Contains less Sodium -22.3%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +185.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +163.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +250%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +88.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.2
Equal in Folate - 88
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 1% 110% 89% 118% 28% 36% 65% 0% 15%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 45% 17% 0% 1% 97% 56% 42% 52% 14% 66% 20% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +185.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +163.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +250%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +88.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.2
Equal in Folate - 88

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +58%
Contains more Carbs +21.8%
Contains more Other +53.9%
Contains more Fats +391.8%
Equal in Water - 23.2
13% 4% 56% 24% 3%
Protein: 12.96 g
Fats: 4.27 g
Carbs: 55.77 g
Water: 24.23 g
Other: 2.77 g
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +58%
Contains more Carbs +21.8%
Contains more Other +53.9%
Contains more Fats +391.8%
Equal in Water - 23.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +442.2%
27% 27% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.72 g
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.094 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +442.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Wheat Bread Croissant
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat Bread Croissant Opinion
Net carbs 51.07g 43.2g Wheat Bread
Protein 12.96g 8.2g Wheat Bread
Fats 4.27g 21g Croissant
Carbs 55.77g 45.8g Wheat Bread
Calories 313kcal 406kcal Croissant
Sugar 6.42g 11.26g Wheat Bread
Fiber 4.7g 2.6g Wheat Bread
Calcium 165mg 37mg Wheat Bread
Iron 4.09mg 2.03mg Wheat Bread
Magnesium 59mg 16mg Wheat Bread
Phosphorus 188mg 105mg Wheat Bread
Potassium 223mg 118mg Wheat Bread
Sodium 601mg 467mg Croissant
Zinc 1.47mg 0.75mg Wheat Bread
Copper 0.198mg 0.08mg Wheat Bread
Manganese 1.377mg 0.33mg Wheat Bread
Selenium 33.4µg 22.7µg Wheat Bread
Vitamin A 0IU 744IU Croissant
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 206µg Croissant
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.84mg Croissant
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.2mg
Vitamin B1 0.439mg 0.388mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.241mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B3 6.25mg 2.188mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B5 0.456mg 0.861mg Croissant
Vitamin B6 0.153mg 0.058mg Wheat Bread
Folate 86µg 88µg Croissant
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Croissant
Vitamin K 5.7µg 1.8µg Wheat Bread
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.099mg Croissant
Threonine 0.299mg 0.284mg Wheat Bread
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.365mg Croissant
Leucine 0.461mg 0.623mg Croissant
Lysine 0.215mg 0.329mg Croissant
Methionine 0.105mg 0.175mg Croissant
Phenylalanine 0.315mg 0.416mg Croissant
Valine 0.31mg 0.41mg Croissant
Histidine 0.15mg 0.187mg Croissant
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg Wheat Bread
Saturated Fat 0.989g 11.659g Wheat Bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Croissant
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Croissant
Monounsaturated Fat 1.019g 5.525g Croissant
Polyunsaturated fat 1.72g 1.094g Wheat Bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.161g Wheat Bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat Bread Croissant
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Wheat Bread
34%
Croissant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Wheat Bread
43%
Croissant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.84g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.67g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 134mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Wheat Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172687/nutrients
  2. Croissant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174987/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.