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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 A, and Vitamin B1, 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% 45% 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% 5.3% 9.4% 3% 47% 24% 23% 49% 54% 19% 17% 95% 10%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +736%
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 Opinion
Calories 406kcal 266kcal Croissant
Protein 8.2g 12.5g Potato bread
Fats 21g 3.13g Croissant
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Croissant
Net carbs 43.2g 40.77g Croissant
Carbs 45.8g 47.07g Potato bread
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg Potato bread
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Potato bread
Magnesium 16mg 28mg Potato bread
Calcium 37mg 188mg Potato bread
Potassium 118mg 718mg Potato bread
Iron 2.03mg 2.25mg Potato bread
Sugar 11.26g 9.38g Potato bread
Fiber 2.6g 6.3g Potato bread
Copper 0.08mg 0.094mg Potato bread
Zinc 0.75mg 1.44mg Potato bread
Phosphorus 105mg 369mg Potato bread
Sodium 467mg 375mg Potato bread
Vitamin A 744IU 89IU Croissant
Vitamin A 206µg 24µg Croissant
Vitamin E 0.84mg 0.47mg Croissant
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Potato bread
Manganese 0.33mg 0.253mg Croissant
Selenium 22.7µg 9.5µg Croissant
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.188mg Croissant
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.106mg Croissant
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 1.25mg Croissant
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 0.817mg Croissant
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.232mg Potato bread
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.15µg Croissant
Vitamin K 1.8µg 6.8µg Potato bread
Folate 88µg 126µg Potato bread
Choline 38.8mg 18.4mg Croissant
Saturated Fat 11.659g 0g Potato bread
Monounsaturated Fat 5.525g 0g Croissant
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 0g Croissant
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.081mg Croissant
Threonine 0.284mg 0.224mg Croissant
Isoleucine 0.365mg 0.268mg Croissant
Leucine 0.623mg 0.44mg Croissant
Lysine 0.329mg 0.311mg Croissant
Methionine 0.175mg 0.112mg Croissant
Phenylalanine 0.416mg 0.285mg Croissant
Valine 0.41mg 0.305mg Croissant
Histidine 0.187mg 0.143mg Croissant
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Croissant
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Croissant

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
33%
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.