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Croissant vs. Cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Croissant and Cracker different?

  • Croissant has more Selenium, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Cracker is richer in Vitamin K, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B3.
  • Cracker covers your daily need of Vitamin K 56% more than Croissant.
  • Cracker contains less Cholesterol.

Croissants, butter and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular 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 less Sodium -35.7%
Contains more Zinc +53.1%
Contains more Selenium +238.8%
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%
Equal in Potassium - 118
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 77% 12% 45% 11% 61% 21% 27% 44% 124%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Contains less Sodium -35.7%
Contains more Zinc +53.1%
Contains more Selenium +238.8%
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%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +106.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +260.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +3750%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.416
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.063
Equal in Folate - 92
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +106.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +260.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +3750%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.416
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.063
Equal in Folate - 92

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +23.5%
Contains more Water +638.9%
Contains more Fats +25.9%
Contains more Carbs +33.8%
Contains more Other +38.3%
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
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
Contains more Protein +23.5%
Contains more Water +638.9%
Contains more Fats +25.9%
Contains more Carbs +33.8%
Contains more Other +38.3%

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%
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.094 g
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 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.
Croissant Cracker
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 Croissant Cracker Opinion
Net carbs 43.2g 59g Cracker
Protein 8.2g 6.64g Croissant
Fats 21g 26.43g Cracker
Carbs 45.8g 61.3g Cracker
Calories 406kcal 510kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 11.26g 8.18g Cracker
Fiber 2.6g 2.3g Croissant
Calcium 37mg 120mg Cracker
Iron 2.03mg 4.03mg Cracker
Magnesium 16mg 18mg Cracker
Phosphorus 105mg 248mg Cracker
Potassium 118mg 118mg
Sodium 467mg 726mg Croissant
Zinc 0.75mg 0.49mg Croissant
Copper 0.08mg 0.104mg Cracker
Manganese 0.33mg 0.491mg Cracker
Selenium 22.7µg 6.7µg Croissant
Vitamin A 744IU 0IU Croissant
Vitamin A RAE 206µg 0µg Croissant
Vitamin E 0.84mg 3.03mg Cracker
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Croissant
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.416mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.456mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 4.352mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 0.417mg Croissant
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.063mg Cracker
Folate 88µg 92µg Cracker
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Croissant
Vitamin K 1.8µg 69.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.084mg Croissant
Threonine 0.284mg 0.193mg Croissant
Isoleucine 0.365mg 0.246mg Croissant
Leucine 0.623mg 0.471mg Croissant
Lysine 0.329mg 0.103mg Croissant
Methionine 0.175mg 0.112mg Croissant
Phenylalanine 0.416mg 0.331mg Croissant
Valine 0.41mg 0.294mg Croissant
Histidine 0.187mg 0.145mg Croissant
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg Cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g Croissant
Saturated Fat 11.659g 5.562g Cracker
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Croissant
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Croissant
Monounsaturated Fat 5.525g 6.553g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 13.137g 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
Croissant Cracker
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
34%
Croissant
53%
Cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
56%
Cracker

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. Croissant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174987/nutrients
  2. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.