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Croissant vs. Cream cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Croissant and Cream cracker

  • Croissant has more Selenium, and Vitamin B5, however, Cream cracker is richer in Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B12.
  • Cream cracker covers your daily Iron needs 67% more than Croissant.
  • Cream cracker has 2 times less Selenium than Croissant. Croissant has 22.7µg of Selenium, while Cream cracker has 9.5µg.
  • Cream cracker contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Croissants, butter and Crackers, cream, GAMESA SABROSAS.

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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 +42.3%
Contains less Sodium -59.3%
Contains more Zinc +13.6%
Contains more Selenium +138.9%
Contains more Iron +263.5%
Contains more Magnesium +56.3%
Contains more Copper +38.8%
Contains more Manganese +135.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 98
Equal in Potassium - 129
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 8% 277% 18% 43% 12% 150% 19% 37% 102% 52%
Contains more Calcium +42.3%
Contains less Sodium -59.3%
Contains more Zinc +13.6%
Contains more Selenium +138.9%
Contains more Iron +263.5%
Contains more Magnesium +56.3%
Contains more Copper +38.8%
Contains more Manganese +135.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 98
Equal in Potassium - 129

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 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +89.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +132.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.1%
Contains more Folate +69.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +894.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.24
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% 32% 0% 0% 75% 56% 96% 28% 15% 112% 58% 45%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +89.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +132.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.1%
Contains more Folate +69.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +894.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.24

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +17%
Contains more Water +421.3%
Contains more Carbs +40.9%
Contains more Other +101.1%
Equal in Fats - 20.37
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
7% 20% 65% 4% 4%
Protein: 7.01 g
Fats: 20.37 g
Carbs: 64.55 g
Water: 4.45 g
Other: 3.62 g
Contains more Protein +17%
Contains more Water +421.3%
Contains more Carbs +40.9%
Contains more Other +101.1%
Equal in Fats - 20.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -54%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +92.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +123.9%
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.094 g
29% 58% 13%
Saturated Fat: 5.362 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.625 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.45 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -54%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +92.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +123.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Cream cracker Opinion
Net carbs 43.2g 62.15g Cream cracker
Protein 8.2g 7.01g Croissant
Fats 21g 20.37g Croissant
Carbs 45.8g 64.55g Cream cracker
Calories 406kcal 484kcal Cream cracker
Starch 51.87g Cream cracker
Fructose 0.95g Cream cracker
Sugar 11.26g 9.37g Cream cracker
Fiber 2.6g 2.4g Croissant
Calcium 37mg 26mg Croissant
Iron 2.03mg 7.38mg Cream cracker
Magnesium 16mg 25mg Cream cracker
Phosphorus 105mg 98mg Croissant
Potassium 118mg 129mg Cream cracker
Sodium 467mg 1148mg Croissant
Zinc 0.75mg 0.66mg Croissant
Copper 0.08mg 0.111mg Cream cracker
Manganese 0.33mg 0.778mg Cream cracker
Selenium 22.7µg 9.5µg Croissant
Vitamin A 744IU Croissant
Vitamin A RAE 206µg Croissant
Vitamin E 0.84mg 1.59mg Cream cracker
Vitamin C 0.2mg Croissant
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.298mg Croissant
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.24mg Croissant
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 5.08mg Cream cracker
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 0.462mg Croissant
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.065mg Cream cracker
Folate 88µg 149µg Cream cracker
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.46µg Cream cracker
Vitamin K 1.8µg 17.9µg Cream cracker
Tryptophan 0.099mg Croissant
Threonine 0.284mg Croissant
Isoleucine 0.365mg Croissant
Leucine 0.623mg Croissant
Lysine 0.329mg Croissant
Methionine 0.175mg Croissant
Phenylalanine 0.416mg Croissant
Valine 0.41mg Croissant
Histidine 0.187mg Croissant
Cholesterol 67mg Cream cracker
Trans Fat 3.969g Croissant
Saturated Fat 11.659g 5.362g Cream cracker
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Croissant
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Croissant
Monounsaturated Fat 5.525g 10.625g Cream cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 2.45g Cream cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.542g Cream cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.045g Cream cracker

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Croissant Cream cracker
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
43%
Cream cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
71%
Cream cracker

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 681mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.89g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.297g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Cream cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167530/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.