Croissant vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Croissant and Crouton
- Croissant has more Vitamin A RAE, while Crouton has more Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Fiber.
- Croissant's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 51% higher.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Crouton is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Croissants, butter and Croutons, plain.
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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.
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Sodium
-33.1%
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Calcium
+105.4%
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Iron
+101%
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Magnesium
+93.8%
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Zinc
+18.7%
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Copper
+103.8%
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Manganese
+51.5%
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Selenium
+65.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 115
Equal in Potassium - 124
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Sodium
-33.1%
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Calcium
+105.4%
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Iron
+101%
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Magnesium
+93.8%
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Zinc
+18.7%
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Copper
+103.8%
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Manganese
+51.5%
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Selenium
+65.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 115
Equal in Potassium - 124
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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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+100.7%
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Vitamin B6
+123.1%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+60.6%
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Vitamin B2
+12.9%
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Vitamin B3
+148.6%
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Folate
+50%
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+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+100.7%
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Vitamin B6
+123.1%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+60.6%
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Vitamin B2
+12.9%
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Vitamin B3
+148.6%
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Folate
+50%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+218.2%
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Water
+321.8%
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Protein
+45.1%
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Carbs
+60.5%
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+38.9%
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+218.2%
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+321.8%
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+45.1%
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+60.5%
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+38.9%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+80.6%
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Saturated Fat
-87%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+16.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+80.6%
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Saturated Fat
-87%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+16.4%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 43.2g | 68.4g |
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| Protein | 8.2g | 11.9g |
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| Fats | 21g | 6.6g |
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| Carbs | 45.8g | 73.5g |
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| Calories | 406kcal | 407kcal |
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| Sugar | 11.26g |
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| Fiber | 2.6g | 5.1g |
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| Calcium | 37mg | 76mg |
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| Iron | 2.03mg | 4.08mg |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 31mg |
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| Phosphorus | 105mg | 115mg |
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| Potassium | 118mg | 124mg |
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| Sodium | 467mg | 698mg |
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| Zinc | 0.75mg | 0.89mg |
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.163mg |
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| Manganese | 0.33mg | 0.5mg |
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| Selenium | 22.7µg | 37.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 744IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 206µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.84mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.388mg | 0.623mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 0.272mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.188mg | 5.439mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.861mg | 0.429mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.026mg |
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| Folate | 88µg | 132µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0.14mg |
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| Threonine | 0.284mg | 0.337mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.365mg | 0.456mg |
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| Leucine | 0.623mg | 0.832mg |
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| Lysine | 0.329mg | 0.278mg |
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| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.211mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.416mg | 0.586mg |
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| Valine | 0.41mg | 0.514mg |
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| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0.255mg |
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| Cholesterol | 67mg | 0mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 11.659g | 1.51g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.525g | 3.059g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.094g | 1.273g |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
70%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crouton is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.149g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 231mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins