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Croissant vs. French rolls — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Croissant and French rolls different?

  • Croissant has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B12, however, French rolls are richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Selenium, and Iron.
  • Croissant covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 53% more than French rolls.
  • French rolls contain less Cholesterol.

Croissants, butter and Rolls, french 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 Phosphorus +25%
Contains less Sodium -18.6%
Contains more Calcium +145.9%
Contains more Iron +33.5%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Copper +68.8%
Contains more Manganese +69.4%
Contains more Selenium +22.9%
Equal in Potassium - 114
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 28% 102% 15% 36% 11% 75% 25% 45% 73% 153%
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Contains less Sodium -18.6%
Contains more Calcium +145.9%
Contains more Iron +33.5%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Copper +68.8%
Contains more Manganese +69.4%
Contains more Selenium +22.9%
Equal in Potassium - 114

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 E +180%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.9%
Contains more Folate +28.4%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.8
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% 6% 0% 0% 131% 70% 82% 28% 9% 85% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +180%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.9%
Contains more Folate +28.4%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.8

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +388.4%
Contains more Water +50%
Contains more Other +16.7%
Equal in Protein - 8.6
Equal in Carbs - 50.2
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
9% 4% 50% 35% 2%
Protein: 8.6 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 34.8 g
Other: 2.1 g
Contains more Fats +388.4%
Contains more Water +50%
Contains more Other +16.7%
Equal in Protein - 8.6
Equal in Carbs - 50.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +181.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.7%
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.094 g
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.962 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.961 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.834 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +181.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Croissant French rolls
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant French rolls Opinion
Net carbs 43.2g 47g French rolls
Protein 8.2g 8.6g French rolls
Fats 21g 4.3g Croissant
Carbs 45.8g 50.2g French rolls
Calories 406kcal 277kcal Croissant
Sugar 11.26g 0.31g French rolls
Fiber 2.6g 3.2g French rolls
Calcium 37mg 91mg French rolls
Iron 2.03mg 2.71mg French rolls
Magnesium 16mg 20mg French rolls
Phosphorus 105mg 84mg Croissant
Potassium 118mg 114mg Croissant
Sodium 467mg 574mg Croissant
Zinc 0.75mg 0.9mg French rolls
Copper 0.08mg 0.135mg French rolls
Manganese 0.33mg 0.559mg French rolls
Selenium 22.7µg 27.9µg French rolls
Vitamin A 744IU 0IU Croissant
Vitamin A RAE 206µg 0µg Croissant
Vitamin E 0.84mg 0.3mg Croissant
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Croissant
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.523mg French rolls
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.3mg French rolls
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 4.352mg French rolls
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 0.452mg Croissant
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.039mg Croissant
Folate 88µg 113µg French rolls
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Croissant
Vitamin K 1.8µg 1.8µg
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.099mg
Threonine 0.284mg 0.255mg Croissant
Isoleucine 0.365mg 0.336mg Croissant
Leucine 0.623mg 0.608mg Croissant
Lysine 0.329mg 0.231mg Croissant
Methionine 0.175mg 153mg French rolls
Phenylalanine 0.416mg 0.422mg French rolls
Valine 0.41mg 0.38mg Croissant
Histidine 0.187mg 0.188mg French rolls
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg French rolls
Saturated Fat 11.659g 0.962g French rolls
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Croissant
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Croissant
Monounsaturated Fat 5.525g 1.961g Croissant
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 0.834g Croissant

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Croissant French rolls
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
34%
French rolls
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
56%
French rolls

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
French rolls
French rolls is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.95g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French rolls
French rolls is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French rolls
French rolls is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.697g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French rolls
French rolls is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 107mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant
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.

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. French rolls - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172795/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.