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Gingerbread vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Gingerbread and Croissant

  • Gingerbread is higher in Manganese, Magnesium, Copper, and Iron, yet Croissant is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Selenium.
  • Croissant covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 38% more than Gingerbread.
  • Gingerbread contains 4 times more Magnesium than Croissant. While Gingerbread contains 70mg of Magnesium, Croissant contains only 16mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Gingerbread is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe 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 +91.9%
Contains more Iron +41.9%
Contains more Magnesium +337.5%
Contains more Potassium +272%
Contains less Sodium -30%
Contains more Copper +143.8%
Contains more Manganese +107%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.4%
Contains more Zinc +92.3%
Contains more Selenium +39.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 77% 12% 45% 11% 61% 21% 27% 44% 124%
Contains more Calcium +91.9%
Contains more Iron +41.9%
Contains more Magnesium +337.5%
Contains more Potassium +272%
Contains less Sodium -30%
Contains more Copper +143.8%
Contains more Manganese +107%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.4%
Contains more Zinc +92.3%
Contains more Selenium +39.3%

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 B6 +227.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +1450%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +104.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +129.6%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +166.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 1% 48% 38% 33% 23% 44% 25% 8% 0%
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 B6 +227.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +1450%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +104.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +129.6%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +166.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +20.7%
Contains more Other +38.9%
Contains more Protein +110.3%
Contains more Fats +28%
Equal in Carbs - 45.8
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 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 Water +20.7%
Contains more Other +38.9%
Contains more Protein +110.3%
Contains more Fats +28%
Equal in Carbs - 45.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +285.4%
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.094 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +285.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingerbread Croissant Opinion
Net carbs 49.2g 43.2g Gingerbread
Protein 3.9g 8.2g Croissant
Fats 16.4g 21g Croissant
Carbs 49.2g 45.8g Gingerbread
Calories 356kcal 406kcal Croissant
Sugar 11.26g Gingerbread
Fiber 2.6g Croissant
Calcium 71mg 37mg Gingerbread
Iron 2.88mg 2.03mg Gingerbread
Magnesium 70mg 16mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 54mg 105mg Croissant
Potassium 439mg 118mg Gingerbread
Sodium 327mg 467mg Gingerbread
Zinc 0.39mg 0.75mg Croissant
Copper 0.195mg 0.08mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.683mg 0.33mg Gingerbread
Selenium 16.3µg 22.7µg Croissant
Vitamin A 48IU 744IU Croissant
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 206µg Croissant
Vitamin E 0.84mg Croissant
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.2mg Croissant
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.388mg Croissant
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.241mg Croissant
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 2.188mg Croissant
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.861mg Croissant
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.058mg Gingerbread
Folate 33µg 88µg Croissant
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.16µg Croissant
Vitamin K 1.8µg Croissant
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0.099mg Croissant
Threonine 0.124mg 0.284mg Croissant
Isoleucine 0.151mg 0.365mg Croissant
Leucine 0.279mg 0.623mg Croissant
Lysine 0.131mg 0.329mg Croissant
Methionine 0.08mg 0.175mg Croissant
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.416mg Croissant
Valine 0.173mg 0.41mg Croissant
Histidine 0.087mg 0.187mg Croissant
Cholesterol 32mg 67mg Gingerbread
Saturated Fat 4.122g 11.659g Gingerbread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.002g Gingerbread
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Croissant
Monounsaturated Fat 7.124g 5.525g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 1.094g Gingerbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Gingerbread 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
18%
Gingerbread
34%
Croissant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
43%
Croissant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.537g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
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 ($)
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.

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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.