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Croissant vs. Focaccia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Croissant and Focaccia

  • Croissant has more Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Choline, however, Focaccia has more Iron, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Croissant's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 54% more.
  • Focaccia is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Croissants, butter and Focaccia, Italian flatbread, 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.
Contains less Sodium -16.8%
Contains more Selenium +42.8%
Contains more Iron +55.7%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.9%
Contains more Zinc +77.3%
Contains more Copper +13.8%
Contains more Manganese +10.3%
Equal in Calcium - 35
Equal in Potassium - 114
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 11% 119% 15% 55% 11% 74% 37% 31% 48% 87%
Contains less Sodium -16.8%
Contains more Selenium +42.8%
Contains more Iron +55.7%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.9%
Contains more Zinc +77.3%
Contains more Copper +13.8%
Contains more Manganese +10.3%
Equal in Calcium - 35
Equal in Potassium - 114

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 +37100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +69%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +94.8%
Contains more Folate +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +216.7%
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% 29% 0% 0% 118% 70% 69% 39% 27% 104% 0% 15%
Contains more Vitamin A +37100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +69%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +94.8%
Contains more Folate +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +216.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +166.2%
Contains more Carbs +27.9%
Contains more Other +11.8%
Contains more Water +97.9%
Equal in Protein - 8.77
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 g
Contains more Fats +166.2%
Contains more Carbs +27.9%
Contains more Other +11.8%
Contains more Water +97.9%
Equal in Protein - 8.77

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.67
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.994
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.094 g
12% 75% 13%
Saturated Fat: 0.877 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.994 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.67
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.994

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Croissant Focaccia
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 Focaccia Opinion
Net carbs 43.2g 34.02g Croissant
Protein 8.2g 8.77g Focaccia
Fats 21g 7.89g Croissant
Carbs 45.8g 35.82g Croissant
Calories 406kcal 249kcal Croissant
Sugar 11.26g 1.75g Focaccia
Fiber 2.6g 1.8g Croissant
Calcium 37mg 35mg Croissant
Iron 2.03mg 3.16mg Focaccia
Magnesium 16mg 20mg Focaccia
Phosphorus 105mg 128mg Focaccia
Potassium 118mg 114mg Croissant
Sodium 467mg 561mg Croissant
Zinc 0.75mg 1.33mg Focaccia
Copper 0.08mg 0.091mg Focaccia
Manganese 0.33mg 0.364mg Focaccia
Selenium 22.7µg 15.9µg Croissant
Vitamin A 744IU 2IU Croissant
Vitamin A RAE 206µg 0µg Croissant
Vitamin E 0.84mg 1.42mg Focaccia
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Croissant
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.47mg Focaccia
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.301mg Focaccia
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 3.67mg Focaccia
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 0.645mg Croissant
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.113mg Focaccia
Folate 88µg 138µg Focaccia
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Croissant
Vitamin K 1.8µg 5.7µg Focaccia
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 Focaccia
Saturated Fat 11.659g 0.877g Focaccia
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Croissant
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Croissant
Monounsaturated Fat 5.525g 5.67g Focaccia
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 0.994g Croissant

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Croissant Focaccia
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
39%
Focaccia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
48%
Focaccia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.51g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.782g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Focaccia
Focaccia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/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.