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Croissant vs. Multigrain bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Croissant and Multigrain bread

  • Croissant is higher in Vitamin A RAE, yet Multigrain bread is higher in Manganese, Copper, Selenium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium.
  • Multigrain bread covers your daily Manganese needs 81% more than Croissant.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Multigrain bread is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Croissants, butter and Bread, multi-grain, toasted (includes whole-grain).

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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
0
:
10
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +34%
Contains more Magnesium +431.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +135.2%
Contains more Potassium +111.9%
Contains less Sodium -11.3%
Contains more Zinc +146.7%
Contains more Copper +283.8%
Contains more Manganese +567%
Contains more Selenium +57.7%
Croissant
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 77% 12% 45% 11% 61% 21% 27% 44% 124%
Multigrain bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 102% 61% 106% 23% 54% 51% 103% 288% 196%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +34%
Contains more Magnesium +431.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +135.2%
Contains more Potassium +111.9%
Contains less Sodium -11.3%
Contains more Zinc +146.7%
Contains more Copper +283.8%
Contains more Manganese +567%
Contains more Selenium +57.7%

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
9
:
2
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +110%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +69.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +135.9%
Contains more Folate +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +393.1%
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%
Multigrain bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 1% 61% 33% 83% 22% 66% 53% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +110%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +69.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +135.9%
Contains more Folate +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +393.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Croissant
Croissant
1
:
4
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread
Contains more Fats +356.5%
Contains more Protein +77.1%
Contains more Water +35.6%
Contains more Other +28.3%
Equal in Carbs - 47.11
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
Multigrain bread
15% 5% 47% 31% 2%
Protein: 14.52 g
Fats: 4.6 g
Carbs: 47.11 g
Water: 31.46 g
Other: 2.31 g
Contains more Fats +356.5%
Contains more Protein +77.1%
Contains more Water +35.6%
Contains more Other +28.3%
Equal in Carbs - 47.11

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Croissant
Croissant
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2
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +568.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +86%
Croissant
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.094 g
Multigrain bread
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.826 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.035 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +568.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +86%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Multigrain bread Opinion
Net carbs 43.2g 39.01g Croissant
Protein 8.2g 14.52g Multigrain bread
Fats 21g 4.6g Croissant
Carbs 45.8g 47.11g Multigrain bread
Calories 406kcal 288kcal Croissant
Fructose 2.67g Multigrain bread
Sugar 11.26g 6.94g Multigrain bread
Fiber 2.6g 8.1g Multigrain bread
Calcium 37mg 111mg Multigrain bread
Iron 2.03mg 2.72mg Multigrain bread
Magnesium 16mg 85mg Multigrain bread
Phosphorus 105mg 247mg Multigrain bread
Potassium 118mg 250mg Multigrain bread
Sodium 467mg 414mg Multigrain bread
Zinc 0.75mg 1.85mg Multigrain bread
Copper 0.08mg 0.307mg Multigrain bread
Manganese 0.33mg 2.201mg Multigrain bread
Selenium 22.7µg 35.8µg Multigrain bread
Vitamin A 744IU 0IU Croissant
Vitamin A RAE 206µg 0µg Croissant
Vitamin E 0.84mg 0.4mg Croissant
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.1mg Croissant
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.243mg Croissant
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.142mg Croissant
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 4.394mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 0.365mg Croissant
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.286mg Multigrain bread
Folate 88µg 70µg Croissant
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Croissant
Vitamin K 1.8µg 1.5µg Croissant
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.135mg Multigrain bread
Threonine 0.284mg 0.294mg Multigrain bread
Isoleucine 0.365mg 0.351mg Croissant
Leucine 0.623mg 0.604mg Croissant
Lysine 0.329mg 0.314mg Croissant
Methionine 0.175mg 0.15mg Croissant
Phenylalanine 0.416mg 0.421mg Multigrain bread
Valine 0.41mg 0.432mg Multigrain bread
Histidine 0.187mg 0.215mg Multigrain bread
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg Multigrain bread
Saturated Fat 11.659g 0.948g Multigrain bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Croissant
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Croissant
Monounsaturated Fat 5.525g 0.826g Croissant
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 2.035g Multigrain bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Croissant Multigrain bread
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
27%
Multigrain bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
101%
Multigrain bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.711g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Multigrain bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174914/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.