Croissant vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are croissant and English muffins different?
- Croissant has more vitamin A, vitamin B1, iron, folate, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2; however, English muffins are richer in copper.
- Croissant covers your daily need for saturated fat, 57% more than English muffins.
- English muffins contain less cholesterol.
- English muffins have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of English muffins is 77, while the glycemic index of croissant is 56.
Croissants, butter and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) 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 IronIron | +128.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +31.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +40.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +61.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26.7% |
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 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +114.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +56.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +39.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +93% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +34.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +137.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1066.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +81.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33.3% |
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Protein
~7.7g
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Carbs
~46g
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
0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.888 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1729.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +23.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.8% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 11.659g | 0.259g | 52% |
| Selenium | 22.7µg | 41% | |
| Fats | 21g | 1.8g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 206µg | 0µg | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 0mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.388mg | 0.181mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2.03mg | 0.89mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.525g | 0.302g | 13% |
| Folate | 88µg | 37µg | 13% |
| Calories | 406kcal | 235kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.861mg | 0.446mg | 8% |
| Choline | 38.8mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 0.154mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.84mg | 6% | |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.129mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.04µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.188mg | 1.566mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 133mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 37mg | 52mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.094g | 0.888g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.043mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Protein | 8.2g | 7.7g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.33mg | 0.357mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Carbs | 45.8g | 46g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.2g | 43.3g | N/A |
| Potassium | 118mg | 131mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 11.26g | N/A | |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 2.7g | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.75mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 467mg | 464mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.284mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.365mg | 0.315mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.623mg | 0.553mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.329mg | 0.241mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.416mg | 0.379mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.41mg | 0.353mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.