Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain) vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain) and croissant
- Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain) is higher in manganese, iron, copper, fiber, vitamin B3, and vitamin K, yet croissant is higher in vitamin A.
- Croissant covers your daily saturated fat needs 58% more than crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain).
- Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain) contains 10 times more vitamin K than croissant. While crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain) contains 18.3µg of vitamin K, croissant contains only 1.8µg.
- The amount of sodium in croissant is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain) 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +337.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +87.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +153.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +232.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +94.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +86.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +352.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +13.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -61.5% |
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 | +41.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +19.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +102.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +267.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +916.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +31.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +379% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.14 g
Fats:
10.71 g
Carbs:
68.25 g
Water:
9.85 g
Other:
4.05 g
Protein:
8.2 g
Fats:
21 g
Carbs:
45.8 g
Water:
23.2 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +49% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +125% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +96.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +135.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.793 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.229 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 | -100% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +560.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +97.8% |
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0g | 11.659g | 53% |
| Manganese | 1.494mg | 0.33mg | 51% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.229g | 1.094g | 41% |
| Iron | 5.14mg | 2.03mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 1214mg | 467mg | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 206µg | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 67mg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.266mg | 0.08mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 2.6g | 16% |
| Fats | 10.71g | 21g | 16% |
| Vitamin K | 18.3µg | 1.8µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.427mg | 2.188mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 70mg | 16mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 196mg | 105mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.213mg | 0.058mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 68.25g | 45.8g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.793g | 5.525g | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.465mg | 0.388mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.46mg | 0.75mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 25.8µg | 22.7µg | 6% |
| Choline | 8.1mg | 38.8mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 37mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.654mg | 0.861mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 221mg | 118mg | 3% |
| Folate | 82µg | 88µg | 2% |
| Protein | 7.14g | 8.2g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 1.19mg | 0.84mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.225mg | 0.241mg | 1% |
| Calories | 398kcal | 406kcal | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 61.55g | 43.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 11.26g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.284mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.365mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.623mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.329mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.416mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.41mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 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
37%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
97%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 747mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain) is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.659g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain) 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.