Croissant vs. Cheese crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between croissant and cheese crackers
- Croissant has more vitamin A and selenium; however, cheese crackers are higher in iron, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B1, and phosphorus.
- Cheese crackers cover your daily need for iron, 36% more than croissant.
- Croissant has 22 times more cholesterol than cheese crackers. While croissant has 67mg of cholesterol, cheese crackers have only 3mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Croissants, butter and Crackers, cheese, regular.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -52% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +68.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +56.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +267.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +32.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +140.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +56.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +58.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +90.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +70.3% |
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 | +1111.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +82.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +346% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +160.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +44.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +40.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +179.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +193.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +112.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +422.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +72.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.2 g
Fats:
21 g
Carbs:
45.8 g
Water:
23.2 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
10.93 g
Fats:
22.74 g
Carbs:
59.42 g
Water:
3.55 g
Other:
3.36 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +553.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +29.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +86.7% |
~equal in
Fats
~22.74g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.659 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.094 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.288 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.744 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
10.09 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -54.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +822.3% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~5.744g
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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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.094g | 10.09g | 60% |
| Iron | 2.03mg | 4.88mg | 36% |
| Saturated fat | 11.659g | 5.288g | 29% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.188mg | 6.113mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 467mg | 973mg | 22% |
| Starch | 52.56g | 22% | |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 3mg | 21% |
| Vitamin A | 206µg | 17µg | 21% |
| Selenium | 22.7µg | 13.5µg | 17% |
| Folate | 88µg | 152µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.388mg | 0.562mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 200mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.33mg | 0.562mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 136mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 0.84mg | 2.19mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.17mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.34µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.861mg | 0.472mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 0.338mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 9.4µg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.125mg | 5% |
| Protein | 8.2g | 10.93g | 5% |
| Carbs | 45.8g | 59.42g | 5% |
| Choline | 38.8mg | 8.7mg | 5% |
| Calories | 406kcal | 489kcal | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.75mg | 1.19mg | 4% |
| Fats | 21g | 22.74g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 25mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 2.3g | 1% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 156mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.525g | 5.744g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.2g | 57.12g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 1IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 11.26g | 4.53g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.542g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.284mg | 0.295mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.365mg | 0.424mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.623mg | 0.744mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.329mg | 0.418mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.194mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.416mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.41mg | 0.478mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0.245mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.37g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.715g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 9.25g | N/A |
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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%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
69%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 506mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese crackers is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.73g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheese crackers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.371g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese crackers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)