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Crackers, whole-wheat vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between crackers, whole-wheat and croissant

  • Crackers, whole-wheat is richer in manganese, copper, phosphorus, fiber, magnesium, and vitamin K, yet croissant is richer in selenium and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for crackers, whole-wheat is 79% higher.
  • Crackers, whole-wheat contains 15 times more vitamin K than croissant. Crackers, whole-wheat contains 27.2µg of vitamin K, while croissant contains 1.8µg.
  • Crackers, whole-wheat contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Crackers, whole-wheat 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 11% 30% 125% 140% 72% 142% 92% 281% 55%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 11% 10% 76% 27% 20% 45% 61% 43% 124%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +587.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +192.4%
Contains more IronIron +64.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +425%
Contains more ZincZinc +250.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +215.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +552.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +124.8%
~equal in Calcium ~37mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 28% 0% 46% 4.8% 87% 50% 43% 0% 68% 21% 15%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 69% 17% 0% 97% 56% 41% 52% 13% 20% 4.5% 66% 21%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +67.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +111.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +219%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1411.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +113.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1047.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +214.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +42.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.861mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 14% 70% 3% 3%
Protein: 10.58 g
Fats: 14.13 g
Carbs: 69.55 g
Water: 2.94 g
Other: 2.8 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 ProteinProtein +29%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +51.9%
Contains more OtherOther +55.6%
Contains more FatsFats +48.6%
Contains more WaterWater +689.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 27% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.063 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.248 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.945 g
64% 30% 6%
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 -82.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +534.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +70.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crackers, whole-wheat Croissant DV% diff.
Manganese 2.152mg 0.33mg 79%
Saturated fat 2.063g 11.659g 44%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.945g 1.094g 39%
Copper 0.42mg 0.08mg 38%
Phosphorus 331mg 105mg 32%
Fiber 10.3g 2.6g 31%
Starch 57g 23%
Selenium 10.1µg 22.7µg 23%
Vitamin A 0µg 206µg 23%
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg 22%
Magnesium 110mg 16mg 22%
Vitamin K 27.2µg 1.8µg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.241mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.182mg 0.388mg 17%
Zinc 2.63mg 0.75mg 17%
Iron 3.34mg 2.03mg 16%
Folate 28µg 88µg 15%
Vitamin B3 4.63mg 2.188mg 15%
Fats 14.13g 21g 11%
Sodium 704mg 467mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.058mg 10%
Carbs 69.55g 45.8g 8%
Potassium 345mg 118mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 3.248g 5.525g 6%
Protein 10.58g 8.2g 5%
Vitamin E 1.41mg 0.84mg 4%
Choline 27.2mg 38.8mg 2%
Calories 427kcal 406kcal 1%
Vitamin B5 0.832mg 0.861mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 59.25g 43.2g N/A
Calcium 36mg 37mg 0%
Sugar 1.19g 11.26g N/A
Trans fat 0.199g N/A
Tryptophan 0.141mg 0.099mg 0%
Threonine 0.301mg 0.284mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.364mg 0.365mg 0%
Leucine 0.703mg 0.623mg 0%
Lysine 0.271mg 0.329mg 0%
Methionine 0.17mg 0.175mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.48mg 0.416mg 0%
Valine 0.465mg 0.41mg 0%
Histidine 0.238mg 0.187mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.831g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.063g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Crackers, whole-wheat Croissant
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Crackers, whole-wheat
35%
Croissant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Crackers, whole-wheat
43%
Croissant

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 237mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crackers, whole-wheat
Crackers, whole-wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crackers, whole-wheat
Crackers, whole-wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.07g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crackers, whole-wheat
Crackers, whole-wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.596g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crackers, whole-wheat
Crackers, whole-wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crackers, whole-wheat
Crackers, whole-wheat is relatively richer in minerals
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. Crackers, whole-wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172749/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.