Croissant vs. Naan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Croissant and Naan?
- Croissant is richer in Vitamin A, Selenium, Folate, and Vitamin B1, while Naan is higher in Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Fiber.
- Naan's daily need coverage for Manganese is 47% higher.
- Naan has 103 times less Vitamin A than Croissant. Croissant has 206µg of Vitamin A, while Naan has 2µg.
- Naan is lower in Cholesterol.
We used Croissants, butter and Bread, naan, whole wheat, commercially prepared, refrigerated types in this comparison.
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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 | +17.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +99.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +325% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +59.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +56.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +97.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +65.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +79% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +324.2% |
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 | +12300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +120.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +450% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +284.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +57.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +63.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +120.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +83.3% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +213.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +50.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +10.6% |
~equal in
Carbs
~46.21g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +183.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -75.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +15% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 406kcal | 286kcal |
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| Protein | 8.2g | 10.2g |
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| Fats | 21g | 6.7g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 43.2g | 41.41g |
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| Carbs | 45.8g | 46.21g |
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| Cholesterol | 67mg | 1mg |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 68mg |
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| Calcium | 37mg | 59mg |
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| Potassium | 118mg | 185mg |
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| Iron | 2.03mg | 1.73mg |
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| Sugar | 11.26g | 3.4g |
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| Fiber | 2.6g | 4.8g |
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.158mg |
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| Zinc | 0.75mg | 1.24mg |
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| Starch | 36g |
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| Phosphorus | 105mg | 188mg |
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| Sodium | 467mg | 467mg | |
| Vitamin A | 744IU | 6IU |
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| Vitamin A | 206µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.84mg | 1.32mg |
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| Manganese | 0.33mg | 1.4mg |
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| Selenium | 22.7µg | 11.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.388mg | 0.176mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.188mg | 3.58mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.861mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.128mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 3.3µg |
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| Folate | 88µg | 16µg |
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| Choline | 38.8mg | 10.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 11.659g | 2.907g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.525g | 1.946g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.094g | 1.258g |
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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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| Fructose | 0.8g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g |
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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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
62%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Naan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Naan is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.86g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Naan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.752g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Naan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (467 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)