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Cracker vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cracker and Croissant different?

  • Cracker has more Vitamin K, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B3, however, Croissant is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Cracker covers your daily need of Vitamin K 56% more than Croissant.
  • Cracker has 4 times more Vitamin E than Croissant. Cracker has 3.03mg of Vitamin E , while Croissant has 0.84mg.
  • Cracker contains less Saturated Fat.

Crackers, standard snack-type, regular and Croissants, butter types were 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 Calcium +224.3%
Contains more Iron +98.5%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +136.2%
Contains more Copper +30%
Contains more Manganese +48.8%
Contains less Sodium -35.7%
Contains more Zinc +53.1%
Contains more Selenium +238.8%
Equal in Potassium - 118
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 77% 12% 45% 11% 61% 21% 27% 44% 124%
Contains more Calcium +224.3%
Contains more Iron +98.5%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +136.2%
Contains more Copper +30%
Contains more Manganese +48.8%
Contains less Sodium -35.7%
Contains more Zinc +53.1%
Contains more Selenium +238.8%
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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +260.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +3750%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +106.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.388
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.058
Equal in Folate - 88
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
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 +260.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +3750%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +106.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.388
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.058
Equal in Folate - 88

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +25.9%
Contains more Carbs +33.8%
Contains more Other +38.3%
Contains more Protein +23.5%
Contains more Water +638.9%
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 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 Fats +25.9%
Contains more Carbs +33.8%
Contains more Other +38.3%
Contains more Protein +23.5%
Contains more Water +638.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1100.8%
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.094 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1100.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cracker Croissant Opinion
Net carbs 59g 43.2g Cracker
Protein 6.64g 8.2g Croissant
Fats 26.43g 21g Cracker
Carbs 61.3g 45.8g Cracker
Calories 510kcal 406kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 8.18g 11.26g Cracker
Fiber 2.3g 2.6g Croissant
Calcium 120mg 37mg Cracker
Iron 4.03mg 2.03mg Cracker
Magnesium 18mg 16mg Cracker
Phosphorus 248mg 105mg Cracker
Potassium 118mg 118mg
Sodium 726mg 467mg Croissant
Zinc 0.49mg 0.75mg Croissant
Copper 0.104mg 0.08mg Cracker
Manganese 0.491mg 0.33mg Cracker
Selenium 6.7µg 22.7µg Croissant
Vitamin A 0IU 744IU Croissant
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 206µg Croissant
Vitamin E 3.03mg 0.84mg Cracker
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Croissant
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.388mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.241mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 2.188mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.861mg Croissant
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.058mg Cracker
Folate 92µg 88µg Cracker
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Croissant
Vitamin K 69.3µg 1.8µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.099mg Croissant
Threonine 0.193mg 0.284mg Croissant
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.365mg Croissant
Leucine 0.471mg 0.623mg Croissant
Lysine 0.103mg 0.329mg Croissant
Methionine 0.112mg 0.175mg Croissant
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0.416mg Croissant
Valine 0.294mg 0.41mg Croissant
Histidine 0.145mg 0.187mg Croissant
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg Cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g Croissant
Saturated Fat 5.562g 11.659g Cracker
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Croissant
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Croissant
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g 5.525g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 1.094g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cracker 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
53%
Cracker
34%
Croissant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cracker
43%
Croissant

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 259mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.08g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.097g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in minerals
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. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.