Croissant vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between croissant and barley
- Croissant has less manganese, fiber, copper, magnesium, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6 than barley.
- Barley covers your daily need for manganese, 70% more than croissant.
- The glycemic index of croissant is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Croissants, butter and Barley, hulled.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +12.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +731.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +283.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +77.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +522.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +269.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +151.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +488.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +66.1% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +20500% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +47.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +205.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +363.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +66.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +18.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +110.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +448.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +22.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +813% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +145.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +52.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +60.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1772.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.9% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~1.108g
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.33mg | 1.943mg | 70% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 17.3g | 59% |
| Saturated fat | 11.659g | 0.482g | 51% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.498mg | 46% |
| Fats | 21g | 2.3g | 29% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 133mg | 28% |
| Selenium | 22.7µg | 37.7µg | 27% |
| Vitamin A | 206µg | 1µg | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 264mg | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 0mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.388mg | 0.646mg | 22% |
| Iron | 2.03mg | 3.6mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.318mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 467mg | 12mg | 20% |
| Zinc | 0.75mg | 2.77mg | 18% |
| Folate | 88µg | 19µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.188mg | 4.604mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.525g | 0.295g | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.861mg | 0.282mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 452mg | 10% |
| Protein | 8.2g | 12.48g | 9% |
| Carbs | 45.8g | 73.48g | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Choline | 38.8mg | 7% | |
| Calories | 406kcal | 354kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 0.285mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.84mg | 0.57mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.2g | 56.18g | N/A |
| Calcium | 37mg | 33mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 11.26g | 0.8g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2.2µg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.094g | 1.108g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.284mg | 0.424mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.365mg | 0.456mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.623mg | 0.848mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.329mg | 0.465mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.416mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.41mg | 0.612mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g | 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
35%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
110%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 455mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.177g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley 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.