Croissant vs. Irish soda bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between croissant and irish soda bread
- Croissant has more vitamin A, vitamin B5, selenium, folate, and vitamin B1, while irish soda bread has more iron and copper.
- Croissant's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 53% higher.
- Irish soda bread contains 4 times less vitamin A than croissant. Croissant contains 206µg of vitamin A, while irish soda bread contains 48µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in irish soda bread is lower.
- Croissant has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of croissant is 56, while the glycemic index of irish soda bread is 69.
The food types used in this comparison are Croissants, butter and Bread, irish soda, prepared from recipe.
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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 ZincZinc | +31.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +41.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +43.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +118.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +125.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +32.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +62.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.8% |
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 | +329.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +30.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +244.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +220% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +87.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +11.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +43.1% |
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:
6.6 g
Fats:
5 g
Carbs:
56 g
Water:
30.1 g
Other:
2.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +320% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +22.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.8% |
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
1.111 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.999 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.478 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +176.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +35.1% |
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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| Saturated fat | 11.659g | 1.111g | 48% |
| Fats | 21g | 5g | 25% |
| Vitamin A | 206µg | 48µg | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 18mg | 16% |
| Selenium | 22.7µg | 16µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.861mg | 0.25mg | 12% |
| Folate | 88µg | 47µg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.525g | 1.999g | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.388mg | 0.298mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2.03mg | 2.69mg | 8% |
| Choline | 38.8mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.84mg | 6% | |
| Calories | 406kcal | 290kcal | 6% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.13mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.05µg | 5% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 266mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 81mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 467mg | 398mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 45.8g | 56g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.094g | 1.478g | 3% |
| Protein | 8.2g | 6.6g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.083mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 0.269mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.75mg | 0.57mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.188mg | 2.405mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.33mg | 0.355mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 114mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 43.2g | 53.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 11.26g | N/A | |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 2.6g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.284mg | 0.201mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.365mg | 0.234mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.623mg | 0.436mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.329mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.138mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.416mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.41mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0.159mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0.002g | N/A |
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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%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Irish soda bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Irish soda bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Irish soda bread contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Irish soda bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.548g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Irish soda bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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 ($)