Bread sticks vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are bread sticks and croissant different?
- Bread sticks are higher in iron, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B1, and copper; however, croissant is richer in vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for croissant is 51% higher.
- Bread sticks contain 2 times more vitamin B3 than croissant. While bread sticks contain 5.281mg of vitamin B3, croissant contains only 2.188mg.
- Bread sticks have less saturated fat.
- Croissant has a lower glycemic index (56) than bread sticks (67).
Bread sticks, plain and Croissants, butter are the varieties used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +110.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +135% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +17.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +68.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +65.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +68.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -34.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +20.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +51.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +129.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +141.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +25.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +22.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +84.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +59.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +165.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12 g
Fats:
9.5 g
Carbs:
68.4 g
Water:
6.1 g
Other:
4 g
Protein:
8.2 g
Fats:
21 g
Carbs:
45.8 g
Water:
23.2 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +46.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +49.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +122.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +121.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +280.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.41 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.568 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.628 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.659 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.094 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +231.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +54.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 1.41g | 11.659g | 47% |
| Iron | 4.28mg | 2.03mg | 28% |
| Selenium | 37.5µg | 22.7µg | 27% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.553mg | 0.241mg | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 206µg | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 67mg | 22% |
| Folate | 162µg | 88µg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.281mg | 2.188mg | 19% |
| Fats | 9.5g | 21g | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.628g | 1.094g | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.589mg | 0.388mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.188mg | 0.08mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 713mg | 467mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.557mg | 0.33mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 68.4g | 45.8g | 8% |
| Protein | 12g | 8.2g | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.54mg | 0.861mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.568g | 5.525g | 5% |
| Choline | 14.6mg | 38.8mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 16mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 2.6g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 121mg | 105mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 37mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.88mg | 0.75mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 1.01mg | 0.84mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.058mg | 1% |
| Calories | 412kcal | 406kcal | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 65.4g | 43.2g | N/A |
| Potassium | 124mg | 118mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.26g | 11.26g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 1.8µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.139mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.338mg | 0.284mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.458mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.835mg | 0.623mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.281mg | 0.329mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.212mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.59mg | 0.416mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.516mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.258mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
44%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 246mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bread sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bread sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 10g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bread sticks is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.249g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bread sticks is relatively richer in minerals
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.