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Potato bread vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Potato bread and Croissant

  • Potato bread has more Phosphorus, Potassium, Calcium, Fiber, and Vitamin B6, however, Croissant is richer in Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B1.
  • Croissant covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 58% more than Potato bread.
  • Croissant has 6 times less Potassium than Potato bread. Potato bread has 718mg of Potassium, while Croissant has 118mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bread, potato 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 +408.1%
Contains more Iron +10.8%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +251.4%
Contains more Potassium +508.5%
Contains less Sodium -19.7%
Contains more Zinc +92%
Contains more Copper +17.5%
Contains more Manganese +30.4%
Contains more Selenium +138.9%
Equal in Iron - 2.03
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 85% 20% 159% 64% 49% 40% 32% 34% 52%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 77% 12% 45% 11% 61% 21% 27% 44% 124%
Contains more Calcium +408.1%
Contains more Iron +10.8%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +251.4%
Contains more Potassium +508.5%
Contains less Sodium -19.7%
Contains more Zinc +92%
Contains more Copper +17.5%
Contains more Manganese +30.4%
Contains more Selenium +138.9%
Equal in Iron - 2.03

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Folate +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +277.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +736%
Contains more Vitamin E +78.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +106.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +127.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.861
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 6% 10% 3% 0% 47% 25% 24% 50% 54% 95% 19% 17%
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Folate +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +277.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +736%
Contains more Vitamin E +78.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +106.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +127.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.861
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.16

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +52.4%
Contains more Water +44.6%
Contains more Other +108.3%
Contains more Fats +570.9%
Equal in Carbs - 45.8
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 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 +52.4%
Contains more Water +44.6%
Contains more Other +108.3%
Contains more Fats +570.9%
Equal in Carbs - 45.8

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato bread Croissant
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 Potato bread Croissant Opinion
Net carbs 40.77g 43.2g Croissant
Protein 12.5g 8.2g Potato bread
Fats 3.13g 21g Croissant
Carbs 47.07g 45.8g Potato bread
Calories 266kcal 406kcal Croissant
Sugar 9.38g 11.26g Potato bread
Fiber 6.3g 2.6g Potato bread
Calcium 188mg 37mg Potato bread
Iron 2.25mg 2.03mg Potato bread
Magnesium 28mg 16mg Potato bread
Phosphorus 369mg 105mg Potato bread
Potassium 718mg 118mg Potato bread
Sodium 375mg 467mg Potato bread
Zinc 1.44mg 0.75mg Potato bread
Copper 0.094mg 0.08mg Potato bread
Manganese 0.253mg 0.33mg Croissant
Selenium 9.5µg 22.7µg Croissant
Vitamin A 89IU 744IU Croissant
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 206µg Croissant
Vitamin E 0.47mg 0.84mg Croissant
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Potato bread
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Potato bread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Croissant
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.388mg Croissant
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.241mg Croissant
Vitamin B3 1.25mg 2.188mg Croissant
Vitamin B5 0.817mg 0.861mg Croissant
Vitamin B6 0.232mg 0.058mg Potato bread
Folate 126µg 88µg Potato bread
Vitamin B12 0.15µg 0.16µg Croissant
Vitamin K 6.8µg 1.8µg Potato bread
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0.099mg Croissant
Threonine 0.224mg 0.284mg Croissant
Isoleucine 0.268mg 0.365mg Croissant
Leucine 0.44mg 0.623mg Croissant
Lysine 0.311mg 0.329mg Croissant
Methionine 0.112mg 0.175mg Croissant
Phenylalanine 0.285mg 0.416mg Croissant
Valine 0.305mg 0.41mg Croissant
Histidine 0.143mg 0.187mg Croissant
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg Potato bread
Saturated Fat 0g 11.659g Potato bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Croissant
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Croissant
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 5.525g Croissant
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.094g Croissant

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Potato bread 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
29%
Potato bread
34%
Croissant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Potato bread
43%
Croissant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato bread
Potato bread contains less Sodium (difference - 92mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.659g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato bread
Potato bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/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.