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Croissant vs. Pan dulce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Croissant and Pan dulce

  • Croissant is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B5, yet Pan dulce is richer in Iron, Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Croissant is 47% higher.
  • Croissant contains 41 times more Vitamin A RAE than Pan dulce. Croissant contains 206µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Pan dulce contains 5µg.
  • Pan dulce contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Croissants, butter and Bread, pan dulce, sweet yeast bread.

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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.
Croissant
Croissant
2
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8
Pan dulce
Pan dulce
Contains more Phosphorus +11.7%
Contains more Potassium +14.6%
Contains more Calcium +132.4%
Contains more Iron +41.4%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains less Sodium -51.2%
Contains more Zinc +12%
Contains more Copper +51.3%
Contains more Manganese +39.4%
Contains more Selenium +15.4%
Croissant
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 77% 12% 45% 11% 61% 21% 27% 44% 124%
Pan dulce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 108% 18% 41% 10% 30% 23% 41% 60% 143%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.7%
Contains more Potassium +14.6%
Contains more Calcium +132.4%
Contains more Iron +41.4%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains less Sodium -51.2%
Contains more Zinc +12%
Contains more Copper +51.3%
Contains more Manganese +39.4%
Contains more Selenium +15.4%

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.
Croissant
Croissant
8
:
3
Pan dulce
Pan dulce
Contains more Vitamin A +3134.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +189.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.3%
Contains more Folate +22.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.377
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.23
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.057
Croissant
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%
Pan dulce
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 6% 0% 4% 95% 54% 65% 36% 14% 81% 14% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +3134.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +189.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.3%
Contains more Folate +22.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.377
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.23
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.057

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Croissant
Croissant
3
:
2
Pan dulce
Pan dulce
Contains more Fats +81.3%
Contains more Other +66.7%
Contains more Protein +14.9%
Contains more Carbs +23.1%
Equal in Water - 21.54
Croissant
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
Pan dulce
9% 12% 56% 22%
Protein: 9.42 g
Fats: 11.58 g
Carbs: 56.38 g
Water: 21.54 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more Fats +81.3%
Contains more Other +66.7%
Contains more Protein +14.9%
Contains more Carbs +23.1%
Equal in Water - 21.54

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Croissant
Croissant
1
:
2
Pan dulce
Pan dulce
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39.9%
Croissant
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.094 g
Pan dulce
30% 49% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.183 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.499 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.53 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Croissant Pan dulce
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Pan dulce Opinion
Net carbs 43.2g 54.08g Pan dulce
Protein 8.2g 9.42g Pan dulce
Fats 21g 11.58g Croissant
Carbs 45.8g 56.38g Pan dulce
Calories 406kcal 367kcal Croissant
Starch 37.8g Pan dulce
Fructose 4.05g Pan dulce
Sugar 11.26g 12.5g Croissant
Fiber 2.6g 2.3g Croissant
Calcium 37mg 86mg Pan dulce
Iron 2.03mg 2.87mg Pan dulce
Magnesium 16mg 24mg Pan dulce
Phosphorus 105mg 94mg Croissant
Potassium 118mg 103mg Croissant
Sodium 467mg 228mg Pan dulce
Zinc 0.75mg 0.84mg Pan dulce
Copper 0.08mg 0.121mg Pan dulce
Manganese 0.33mg 0.46mg Pan dulce
Selenium 22.7µg 26.2µg Pan dulce
Vitamin A 744IU 23IU Croissant
Vitamin A RAE 206µg 5µg Croissant
Vitamin E 0.84mg 0.29mg Croissant
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1.2mg Pan dulce
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.377mg Croissant
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.23mg Croissant
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 3.463mg Pan dulce
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 0.59mg Croissant
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.057mg Croissant
Folate 88µg 108µg Pan dulce
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.11µg Croissant
Vitamin K 1.8µg 1.6µg Croissant
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 30mg Pan dulce
Trans Fat 1.103g Croissant
Saturated Fat 11.659g 2.183g Pan dulce
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Croissant
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Croissant
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Pan dulce
Monounsaturated Fat 5.525g 3.499g Croissant
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 1.53g Pan dulce
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Pan dulce
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.21g Pan dulce
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Pan dulce
Omega-3 - ALA 0.066g Pan dulce
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Pan dulce
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Pan dulce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Croissant Pan dulce
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
31%
Pan dulce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
50%
Pan dulce

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce contains less Sodium (difference - 239mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.476g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Pan dulce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167935/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.