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Croissant vs. Wheat Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Croissant and Wheat Bread

  • Croissant is richer in Vitamin A RAE, yet Wheat Bread is richer in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Copper, Calcium, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Croissant is 53% higher.
  • Wheat Bread contains less Cholesterol.

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

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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 less Sodium -22.3%
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%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 77% 12% 45% 11% 61% 21% 27% 44% 124%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 50% 154% 43% 81% 20% 79% 41% 66% 180% 183%
Contains less Sodium -22.3%
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%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +250%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +88.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.2
Equal in Folate - 86
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +250%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +88.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.2
Equal in Folate - 86

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +391.8%
Contains more Protein +58%
Contains more Carbs +21.8%
Contains more Other +53.9%
Equal in Water - 24.23
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
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
Contains more Fats +391.8%
Contains more Protein +58%
Contains more Carbs +21.8%
Contains more Other +53.9%
Equal in Water - 24.23

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Croissant Wheat Bread
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
34%
Croissant
38%
Wheat Bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
89%
Wheat Bread

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