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Croissant vs. Potato bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between croissant and potato bread

  • Croissant has more selenium, vitamin B1, and vitamin A; however, potato bread is richer in phosphorus, potassium, calcium, fiber, and vitamin B6.
  • Croissant covers your daily saturated fat needs 58% more than potato bread.
  • Potato bread contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Croissants, butter and Bread, potato.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 11% 10% 76% 27% 20% 45% 61% 43% 124%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 56% 63% 84% 31% 39% 158% 49% 33% 52%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +30.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +138.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +408.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +508.5%
Contains more IronIron +10.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +92%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +251.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 69% 17% 0% 97% 56% 41% 52% 13% 20% 4.5% 66% 21%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 8% 9.4% 1.5% 47% 24% 23% 49% 54% 19% 17% 95% 10%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +758.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +78.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +106.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +127.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +75%
Contains more CholineCholine +110.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +277.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +43.2%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.817mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.15µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 g
Contains more FatsFats +570.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +52.4%
Contains more WaterWater +44.6%
Contains more OtherOther +108.3%
~equal in Carbs ~47.07g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Potato bread DV% diff.
Saturated fat 11.659g 0g 53%
Phosphorus 105mg 369mg 38%
Fats 21g 3.13g 27%
Selenium 22.7µg 9.5µg 24%
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg 22%
Vitamin A 206µg 24µg 20%
Potassium 118mg 718mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.188mg 17%
Calcium 37mg 188mg 15%
Fiber 2.6g 6.3g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 5.525g 0g 14%
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.232mg 13%
Folate 88µg 126µg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.106mg 10%
Protein 8.2g 12.5g 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 0g 7%
Calories 406kcal 266kcal 7%
Zinc 0.75mg 1.44mg 6%
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 1.25mg 6%
Sodium 467mg 375mg 4%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 6.8µg 4%
Choline 38.8mg 18.4mg 4%
Iron 2.03mg 2.25mg 3%
Manganese 0.33mg 0.253mg 3%
Magnesium 16mg 28mg 3%
Copper 0.08mg 0.094mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.84mg 0.47mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 0.817mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Carbs 45.8g 47.07g 0%
Net carbs 43.2g 40.77g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 11.26g 9.38g N/A
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.15µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.081mg 0%
Threonine 0.284mg 0.224mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.365mg 0.268mg 0%
Leucine 0.623mg 0.44mg 0%
Lysine 0.329mg 0.311mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.416mg 0.285mg 0%
Valine 0.41mg 0.305mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0.143mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Croissant Potato bread
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
35%
Croissant
27%
Potato bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
59%
Potato bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato bread
Potato bread contains less Sodium (difference - 92mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.659g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato bread
Potato bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/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.