Croissant vs. French toast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Croissant and French toast different?
- Croissant has more Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin A, Vitamin B5, and Manganese, however, French toast is richer in Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2.
- Croissant covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 45% more than French toast.
- Croissant has 2 times more Folate than French toast. Croissant has 88µg of Folate, while French toast has 43µg.
- French toast contains less Saturated Fat.
Croissants, butter and French toast, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk 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 | +21.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +37.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +11.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +75.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +170.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.4% |
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 AVitamin A | +47.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +90.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +34.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +56.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +104.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +27.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +93.8% |
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Vitamin D
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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:
10.8 g
Carbs:
25 g
Water:
54.7 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +94.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +83.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +135.8% |
~equal in
Protein
~7.7g
~equal in
Other
~1.8g
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
2.723 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.524 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.594 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +22.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -76.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +137.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 406kcal | 229kcal |
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| Protein | 8.2g | 7.7g |
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| Fats | 21g | 10.8g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 43.2g | 25g |
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| Carbs | 45.8g | 25g |
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| Cholesterol | 67mg | 116mg |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 17mg |
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| Calcium | 37mg | 100mg |
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| Potassium | 118mg | 134mg |
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| Iron | 2.03mg | 1.67mg |
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| Sugar | 11.26g |
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| Fiber | 2.6g |
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.058mg |
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| Zinc | 0.75mg | 0.67mg |
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| Phosphorus | 105mg | 117mg |
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| Sodium | 467mg | 479mg |
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| Vitamin A | 744IU | 503IU |
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| Vitamin A | 206µg | 124µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.84mg |
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| Manganese | 0.33mg | 0.188mg |
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| Selenium | 22.7µg | 20.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.388mg | 0.204mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 0.321mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.188mg | 1.628mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.861mg | 0.549mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.074mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.31µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg |
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| Folate | 88µg | 43µg |
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| Choline | 38.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 11.659g | 2.723g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.525g | 4.524g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.094g | 2.594g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0.094mg |
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| Threonine | 0.284mg | 0.305mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.365mg | 0.375mg |
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| Leucine | 0.623mg | 0.621mg |
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| Lysine | 0.329mg | 0.413mg |
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| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.188mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.416mg | 0.389mg |
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| Valine | 0.41mg | 0.419mg |
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| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0.179mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0.01g |
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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
33%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French toast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.936g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Croissant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
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.