Croissant vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are croissant and crackers different?
- Croissant has more selenium and vitamin A; however, crackers are richer in vitamin K, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin E, and vitamin B3.
- Crackers cover your daily need for vitamin K, 56% more than croissant.
- Crackers contain 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 more ZincZinc | +53.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +238.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +224.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +98.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +30% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +136.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +48.8% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +106.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +304.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +260.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +89.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +98.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3750% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +638.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +25.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +33.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -52.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +18.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.094g | 13.137g | 80% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 69.3µg | 56% |
| Selenium | 22.7µg | 6.7µg | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 11.659g | 5.562g | 28% |
| Iron | 2.03mg | 4.03mg | 25% |
| Vitamin A | 206µg | 0µg | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 0mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 248mg | 20% |
| Starch | 49.69g | 20% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 0.456mg | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 0.84mg | 3.03mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.188mg | 4.352mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 467mg | 726mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.861mg | 0.417mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 120mg | 8% |
| Fats | 21g | 26.43g | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.33mg | 0.491mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Choline | 38.8mg | 9.6mg | 5% |
| Calories | 406kcal | 510kcal | 5% |
| Carbs | 45.8g | 61.3g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.104mg | 3% |
| Protein | 8.2g | 6.64g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.525g | 6.553g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.75mg | 0.49mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.388mg | 0.416mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 2.3g | 1% |
| Folate | 88µg | 92µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.2g | 59g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 118mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 11.26g | 8.18g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.076g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.284mg | 0.193mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.365mg | 0.246mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.623mg | 0.471mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.329mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.416mg | 0.331mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.41mg | 0.294mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.29g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.485g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.062g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 11.48g | 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
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49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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56%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 259mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crackers is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.08g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crackers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.097g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crackers 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.