Croissant vs. Focaccia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Croissant and Focaccia
- Croissant has more Vitamin A, Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Choline, however, Focaccia has more Iron, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
- Croissant's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 54% more.
- Focaccia is lower in Cholesterol.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Croissants, butter and Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain.
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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 | -16.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +42.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more IronIron | +55.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +13.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +77.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +10.3% |
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 | +37100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +33.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1237.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +69% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +21.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +24.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +67.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +94.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +216.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +56.8% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +166.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +27.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +97.9% |
~equal in
Protein
~8.77g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -92.5% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~5.67g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.994g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 406kcal | 249kcal |
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| Protein | 8.2g | 8.77g |
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| Fats | 21g | 7.89g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 43.2g | 34.02g |
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| Carbs | 45.8g | 35.82g |
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| Cholesterol | 67mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 37mg | 35mg |
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| Potassium | 118mg | 114mg |
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| Iron | 2.03mg | 3.16mg |
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| Sugar | 11.26g | 1.75g |
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| Fiber | 2.6g | 1.8g |
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.091mg |
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| Zinc | 0.75mg | 1.33mg |
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| Phosphorus | 105mg | 128mg |
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| Sodium | 467mg | 561mg |
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| Vitamin A | 744IU | 2IU |
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| Vitamin A | 206µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.84mg | 1.42mg |
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| Manganese | 0.33mg | 0.364mg |
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| Selenium | 22.7µg | 15.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.388mg | 0.47mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 0.301mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.188mg | 3.67mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.861mg | 0.645mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.113mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 5.7µg |
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| Folate | 88µg | 138µg |
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| Choline | 38.8mg | 2.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 11.659g | 0.877g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.525g | 5.67g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.094g | 0.994g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.099mg |
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| Threonine | 0.284mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.365mg |
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| Leucine | 0.623mg |
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| Lysine | 0.329mg |
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| Methionine | 0.175mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.416mg |
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| Valine | 0.41mg |
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| Histidine | 0.187mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g |
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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
33%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Focaccia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Focaccia is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.51g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Focaccia is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.782g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Focaccia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.