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Croissant vs. Dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Croissant and Dough different?

  • Croissant has more Vitamin A RAE, however, Dough is richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Selenium, and Folate.
  • Croissant covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 56% more than Dough.
  • Dough contains less Cholesterol.

Croissants, butter and Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) types were used in this article.

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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 -22.4%
Contains more Calcium +40.5%
Contains more Iron +92.6%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Zinc +38.7%
Contains more Copper +90%
Contains more Manganese +74.8%
Contains more Selenium +26%
Equal in Phosphorus - 105
Equal in Potassium - 117
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 16% 147% 23% 45% 11% 79% 29% 51% 76% 156%
Contains less Sodium -22.4%
Contains more Calcium +40.5%
Contains more Iron +92.6%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Zinc +38.7%
Contains more Copper +90%
Contains more Manganese +74.8%
Contains more Selenium +26%
Equal in Phosphorus - 105
Equal in Potassium - 117

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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Dough
Contains more Vitamin A +74300%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +83%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +120.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84.5%
Contains more Folate +39.8%
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 1% 5% 0% 0% 178% 99% 91% 28% 25% 93% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +74300%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +83%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +120.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84.5%
Contains more Folate +39.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +767.8%
Contains more Protein +31.1%
Contains more Carbs +13.3%
Contains more Water +42.2%
Equal in Other - 1.95
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
11% 2% 52% 33% 2%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 51.88 g
Water: 33 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Fats +767.8%
Contains more Protein +31.1%
Contains more Carbs +13.3%
Contains more Water +42.2%
Equal in Other - 1.95

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1426.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.5%
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.094 g
30% 21% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.855 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1426.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Croissant Dough
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Dough Opinion
Net carbs 43.2g 49.68g Dough
Protein 8.2g 10.75g Dough
Fats 21g 2.42g Croissant
Carbs 45.8g 51.88g Dough
Calories 406kcal 272kcal Croissant
Starch 44.23g Dough
Fructose 0.51g Dough
Sugar 11.26g 4.62g Dough
Fiber 2.6g 2.2g Croissant
Calcium 37mg 52mg Dough
Iron 2.03mg 3.91mg Dough
Magnesium 16mg 32mg Dough
Phosphorus 105mg 105mg
Potassium 118mg 117mg Croissant
Sodium 467mg 602mg Croissant
Zinc 0.75mg 1.04mg Dough
Copper 0.08mg 0.152mg Dough
Manganese 0.33mg 0.577mg Dough
Selenium 22.7µg 28.6µg Dough
Vitamin A 744IU 1IU Croissant
Vitamin A RAE 206µg 0µg Croissant
Vitamin E 0.84mg 0.21mg Croissant
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Croissant
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.71mg Dough
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.427mg Dough
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 4.817mg Dough
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 0.455mg Croissant
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.107mg Dough
Folate 88µg 123µg Dough
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Croissant
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0.7µg Croissant
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 0mg Dough
Trans Fat 0.005g Croissant
Saturated Fat 11.659g 0.529g Dough
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Croissant
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Croissant
Monounsaturated Fat 5.525g 0.362g Croissant
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 0.855g Croissant
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.788g Dough
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Dough
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Dough

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Croissant Dough
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%
Dough
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
63%
Dough

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dough
Dough is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.64g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dough
Dough is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dough
Dough is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.13g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dough
Dough is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 135mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172675/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.