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Muffin vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Muffin and Croissant

  • Muffin has more Vitamin K, and Choline, however, Croissant is higher in Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, Folate, Iron, and Vitamin B5.
  • Croissant covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 44% more than Muffin.
  • Muffin has 22 times more Vitamin K than Croissant. While Muffin has 39.2µg of Vitamin K, Croissant has only 1.8µg.
  • Muffin has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) 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 +18.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +39%
Contains less Sodium -28.1%
Contains more Manganese +36.1%
Contains more Iron +56.2%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Zinc +102.7%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Selenium +176.8%
Equal in Potassium - 118
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 77% 12% 45% 11% 61% 21% 27% 44% 124%
Contains more Calcium +18.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +39%
Contains less Sodium -28.1%
Contains more Manganese +36.1%
Contains more Iron +56.2%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Zinc +102.7%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Selenium +176.8%
Equal in Potassium - 118

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.
Muffin
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Contains more Vitamin E +94%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin K +2077.8%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.16
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%
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 E +94%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin K +2077.8%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.16

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +15.7%
Contains more Protein +82.6%
Contains more Fats +30.7%
Contains more Other +21.6%
Equal in Water - 23.2
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 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 Carbs +15.7%
Contains more Protein +82.6%
Contains more Fats +30.7%
Contains more Other +21.6%
Equal in Water - 23.2

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Muffin Croissant
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 Muffin Croissant Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 43.2g Muffin
Protein 4.49g 8.2g Croissant
Fats 16.07g 21g Croissant
Carbs 53g 45.8g Muffin
Calories 375kcal 406kcal Croissant
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g 11.26g Croissant
Fiber 1.1g 2.6g Croissant
Calcium 44mg 37mg Muffin
Iron 1.3mg 2.03mg Croissant
Magnesium 10mg 16mg Croissant
Phosphorus 146mg 105mg Muffin
Potassium 121mg 118mg Muffin
Sodium 336mg 467mg Muffin
Zinc 0.37mg 0.75mg Croissant
Copper 0.06mg 0.08mg Croissant
Manganese 0.449mg 0.33mg Muffin
Selenium 8.2µg 22.7µg Croissant
Vitamin A 73IU 744IU Croissant
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 206µg Croissant
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.84mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.2mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.388mg Croissant
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.241mg Croissant
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 2.188mg Croissant
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.861mg Croissant
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.058mg Croissant
Folate 48µg 88µg Croissant
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.16µg
Vitamin K 39.2µg 1.8µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.099mg Croissant
Threonine 0.181mg 0.284mg Croissant
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.365mg Croissant
Leucine 0.421mg 0.623mg Croissant
Lysine 0.199mg 0.329mg Croissant
Methionine 0.115mg 0.175mg Croissant
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.416mg Croissant
Valine 0.257mg 0.41mg Croissant
Histidine 0.128mg 0.187mg Croissant
Cholesterol 30mg 67mg Muffin
Trans Fat 0.2g Croissant
Saturated Fat 2.844g 11.659g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0.002g Muffin
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Croissant
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 5.525g Croissant
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 1.094g 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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is better in case of low diet
Muffin 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
28%
Muffin
34%
Croissant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
43%
Croissant

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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.

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