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Croissant vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Croissant and Graham cracker

  • Croissant has more Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B1, however, Graham cracker has more Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin K.
  • Croissant's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 50% more.
  • Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Croissants, butter and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon).

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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 Selenium +260.3%
Contains more Calcium +108.1%
Contains more Iron +86.2%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.2%
Contains more Potassium +44.1%
Contains more Zinc +28%
Contains more Copper +112.5%
Contains more Manganese +208.8%
Equal in Sodium - 459
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 24% 142% 29% 80% 15% 60% 27% 57% 133% 35%
Contains more Selenium +260.3%
Contains more Calcium +108.1%
Contains more Iron +86.2%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.2%
Contains more Potassium +44.1%
Contains more Zinc +28%
Contains more Copper +112.5%
Contains more Manganese +208.8%
Equal in Sodium - 459

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 +37100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +79.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +102.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +169%
Contains more Vitamin K +694.4%
Equal in Folate - 91
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 1% 31% 0% 0% 67% 74% 84% 26% 36% 69% 0% 36%
Contains more Vitamin A +37100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +79.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +102.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +169%
Contains more Vitamin K +694.4%
Equal in Folate - 91

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +22.6%
Contains more Fats +98.1%
Contains more Water +584.4%
Contains more Carbs +69.6%
Equal in Other - 1.66
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Protein +22.6%
Contains more Fats +98.1%
Contains more Water +584.4%
Contains more Carbs +69.6%
Equal in Other - 1.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +120.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +392.5%
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.094 g
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.388 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +120.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +392.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Graham cracker Opinion
Net carbs 43.2g 74.26g Graham cracker
Protein 8.2g 6.69g Croissant
Fats 21g 10.6g Croissant
Carbs 45.8g 77.66g Graham cracker
Calories 406kcal 430kcal Graham cracker
Starch 46.56g Graham cracker
Fructose 0.99g Graham cracker
Sugar 11.26g 24.85g Croissant
Fiber 2.6g 3.4g Graham cracker
Calcium 37mg 77mg Graham cracker
Iron 2.03mg 3.78mg Graham cracker
Magnesium 16mg 40mg Graham cracker
Phosphorus 105mg 185mg Graham cracker
Potassium 118mg 170mg Graham cracker
Sodium 467mg 459mg Graham cracker
Zinc 0.75mg 0.96mg Graham cracker
Copper 0.08mg 0.17mg Graham cracker
Manganese 0.33mg 1.019mg Graham cracker
Selenium 22.7µg 6.3µg Croissant
Vitamin A 744IU 2IU Croissant
Vitamin A RAE 206µg 0µg Croissant
Vitamin E 0.84mg 1.51mg Graham cracker
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Croissant
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.265mg Croissant
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.317mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 4.439mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 0.42mg Croissant
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.156mg Graham cracker
Folate 88µg 91µg Graham cracker
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Croissant
Vitamin K 1.8µg 14.3µg Graham cracker
Tryptophan 0.099mg Croissant
Threonine 0.284mg Croissant
Isoleucine 0.365mg Croissant
Leucine 0.623mg Croissant
Lysine 0.329mg Croissant
Methionine 0.175mg Croissant
Phenylalanine 0.416mg Croissant
Valine 0.41mg Croissant
Histidine 0.187mg Croissant
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg Graham cracker
Trans Fat 0.055g Croissant
Saturated Fat 11.659g 1.633g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Croissant
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Croissant
Monounsaturated Fat 5.525g 2.509g Croissant
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 5.388g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g Graham cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Croissant Graham cracker
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
35%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.026g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.59g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.