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Croissant vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Croissant and Muffin

  • Croissant has more Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, Folate, Iron, and Vitamin B5, however, Muffin is higher in Vitamin K, and Choline.
  • Croissant covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 44% more than Muffin.
  • Croissant has 10 times more Vitamin A RAE than Muffin. While Croissant has 206µg of Vitamin A RAE, Muffin has only 21µg.
  • Muffin has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Croissants, butter and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).

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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.
Croissant
Croissant
5
:
5
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Iron +56.2%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Zinc +102.7%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Selenium +176.8%
Contains more Calcium +18.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +39%
Contains less Sodium -28.1%
Contains more Manganese +36.1%
Equal in Potassium - 121
Croissant
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 77% 12% 45% 11% 61% 21% 27% 44% 124%
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Contains more Iron +56.2%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Zinc +102.7%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Selenium +176.8%
Contains more Calcium +18.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +39%
Contains less Sodium -28.1%
Contains more Manganese +36.1%
Equal in Potassium - 121

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.
Croissant
Croissant
7
:
4
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Vitamin A +919.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +131%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45%
Contains more Folate +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +94%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin K +2077.8%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.16
Croissant
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%
Muffin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
Contains more Vitamin A +919.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +131%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45%
Contains more Folate +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +94%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin K +2077.8%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.16

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Croissant
Croissant
3
:
2
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Protein +82.6%
Contains more Fats +30.7%
Contains more Other +21.6%
Contains more Carbs +15.7%
Equal in Water - 24.96
Croissant
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
Muffin
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more Protein +82.6%
Contains more Fats +30.7%
Contains more Other +21.6%
Contains more Carbs +15.7%
Equal in Water - 24.96

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Croissant
Croissant
1
:
2
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +640.7%
Croissant
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.094 g
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +640.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Muffin Opinion
Net carbs 43.2g 51.9g Muffin
Protein 8.2g 4.49g Croissant
Fats 21g 16.07g Croissant
Carbs 45.8g 53g Muffin
Calories 406kcal 375kcal Croissant
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 11.26g 31.47g Croissant
Fiber 2.6g 1.1g Croissant
Calcium 37mg 44mg Muffin
Iron 2.03mg 1.3mg Croissant
Magnesium 16mg 10mg Croissant
Phosphorus 105mg 146mg Muffin
Potassium 118mg 121mg Muffin
Sodium 467mg 336mg Muffin
Zinc 0.75mg 0.37mg Croissant
Copper 0.08mg 0.06mg Croissant
Manganese 0.33mg 0.449mg Muffin
Selenium 22.7µg 8.2µg Croissant
Vitamin A 744IU 73IU Croissant
Vitamin A RAE 206µg 21µg Croissant
Vitamin E 0.84mg 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.9mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.168mg Croissant
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.163mg Croissant
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 1.418mg Croissant
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 0.47mg Croissant
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.04mg Croissant
Folate 88µg 48µg Croissant
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.16µg
Vitamin K 1.8µg 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.066mg Croissant
Threonine 0.284mg 0.181mg Croissant
Isoleucine 0.365mg 0.224mg Croissant
Leucine 0.623mg 0.421mg Croissant
Lysine 0.329mg 0.199mg Croissant
Methionine 0.175mg 0.115mg Croissant
Phenylalanine 0.416mg 0.277mg Croissant
Valine 0.41mg 0.257mg Croissant
Histidine 0.187mg 0.128mg Croissant
Cholesterol 67mg 30mg Muffin
Trans Fat 0.2g Croissant
Saturated Fat 11.659g 2.844g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Croissant
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 5.525g 4.822g Croissant
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 8.103g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Croissant Muffin
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
28%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 131mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.815g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.21g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.