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Dinner rolls vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Dinner rolls and Croissant

  • Dinner rolls have more Iron, Vitamin B3, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Vitamin B2, while Croissant have more Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B5.
  • Croissant's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 51% higher.
  • Croissant contains 5 times less Calcium than Dinner rolls. Dinner rolls contain 178mg of Calcium, while Croissant contains 37mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Dinner rolls are lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Rolls, dinner, plain, commercially prepared (includes brown-and-serve) and Croissants, butter.

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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 more Calcium +381.1%
Contains more Iron +83.3%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.2%
Contains more Potassium +17.8%
Contains more Zinc +32%
Contains more Copper +68.8%
Contains more Manganese +76.4%
Contains more Selenium +18.1%
Equal in Sodium - 467
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 140% 19% 53% 13% 61% 27% 45% 76% 147%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 77% 12% 45% 11% 61% 21% 27% 44% 124%
Contains more Calcium +381.1%
Contains more Iron +83.3%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.2%
Contains more Potassium +17.8%
Contains more Zinc +32%
Contains more Copper +68.8%
Contains more Manganese +76.4%
Contains more Selenium +18.1%
Equal in Sodium - 467

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 B1 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +145.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.2%
Contains more Folate +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +488.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +14780%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +23.1%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.2
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 1% 132% 87% 101% 28% 23% 76% 17% 27%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +145.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.2%
Contains more Folate +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +488.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +14780%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +23.1%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +32.4%
Contains more Carbs +13.6%
Contains more Water +22.6%
Contains more Other +21.7%
Contains more Fats +224.6%
11% 6% 52% 28% 2%
Protein: 10.86 g
Fats: 6.47 g
Carbs: 52.04 g
Water: 28.44 g
Other: 2.19 g
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +32.4%
Contains more Carbs +13.6%
Contains more Water +22.6%
Contains more Other +21.7%
Contains more Fats +224.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +129.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +193.7%
24% 33% 44%
Saturated Fat: 1.375 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.881 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.509 g
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.094 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +129.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +193.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dinner rolls Croissant Opinion
Net carbs 50.04g 43.2g Dinner rolls
Protein 10.86g 8.2g Dinner rolls
Fats 6.47g 21g Croissant
Carbs 52.04g 45.8g Dinner rolls
Calories 310kcal 406kcal Croissant
Sugar 5.55g 11.26g Dinner rolls
Fiber 2g 2.6g Croissant
Calcium 178mg 37mg Dinner rolls
Iron 3.72mg 2.03mg Dinner rolls
Magnesium 26mg 16mg Dinner rolls
Phosphorus 122mg 105mg Dinner rolls
Potassium 139mg 118mg Dinner rolls
Sodium 467mg 467mg
Zinc 0.99mg 0.75mg Dinner rolls
Copper 0.135mg 0.08mg Dinner rolls
Manganese 0.582mg 0.33mg Dinner rolls
Selenium 26.8µg 22.7µg Dinner rolls
Vitamin A 5IU 744IU Croissant
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 206µg Croissant
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.84mg Croissant
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.2mg
Vitamin B1 0.526mg 0.388mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B2 0.374mg 0.241mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B3 5.367mg 2.188mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 0.861mg Croissant
Vitamin B6 0.097mg 0.058mg Dinner rolls
Folate 101µg 88µg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0.16µg Croissant
Vitamin K 10.6µg 1.8µg Dinner rolls
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0.099mg Croissant
Threonine 0.286mg 0.284mg Dinner rolls
Isoleucine 0.337mg 0.365mg Croissant
Leucine 0.729mg 0.623mg Dinner rolls
Lysine 0.233mg 0.329mg Croissant
Methionine 0.145mg 0.175mg Croissant
Phenylalanine 0.506mg 0.416mg Dinner rolls
Valine 0.401mg 0.41mg Croissant
Histidine 0.222mg 0.187mg Dinner rolls
Cholesterol 4mg 67mg Dinner rolls
Saturated Fat 1.375g 11.659g Dinner rolls
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.002g Croissant
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Croissant
Monounsaturated Fat 1.881g 5.525g Croissant
Polyunsaturated fat 2.509g 1.094g Dinner rolls
Omega-3 - ALA 0.224g Dinner rolls

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dinner rolls Croissant
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
41%
Dinner rolls
34%
Croissant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Dinner rolls
43%
Croissant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dinner rolls
Dinner rolls is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.71g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dinner rolls
Dinner rolls is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dinner rolls
Dinner rolls is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.284g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dinner rolls
Dinner rolls is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (467 mg)
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. Dinner rolls - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172793/nutrients
  2. Croissant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174987/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.