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Croissant vs. Raisin bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between croissant and raisin bread?

  • Croissant is richer in vitamin A and vitamin B5, while raisin bread is higher in copper, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B3, manganese, and fiber.
  • Croissant's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 53% higher.
  • Raisin bread is lower in cholesterol.

We used Croissants, butter and Bread, raisin, enriched 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.
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 19% 20% 20% 109% 66% 20% 47% 45% 65% 109%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +62.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +78.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +92.4%
Contains more IronIron +42.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +147.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +51.8%
~equal in Zinc ~0.72mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~109mg

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 0.33% 0% 5.6% 0% 85% 92% 65% 23% 16% 0% 4.3% 80% 8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +122.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +165.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +65.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +58.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +19%
Contains more FolateFolate +20.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.7µg

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
8% 4% 52% 34% 2%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 52.3 g
Water: 33.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more FatsFats +377.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.2%
Contains more WaterWater +44.8%
~equal in Protein ~7.9g
~equal in Other ~1.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 30% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.659 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.094 g
27% 57% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.081 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.294 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.679 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +140.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +61.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Raisin bread DV% diff.
Saturated fat 11.659g 1.081g 48%
Fats 21g 4.4g 26%
Vitamin A 206µg 0µg 23%
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg 22%
Copper 0.08mg 0.198mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.398mg 12%
Iron 2.03mg 2.9mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 0.387mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 5.525g 2.294g 8%
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 3.466mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Manganese 0.33mg 0.501mg 7%
Calories 406kcal 274kcal 7%
Fiber 2.6g 4.3g 7%
Selenium 22.7µg 20µg 5%
Folate 88µg 106µg 5%
Sodium 467mg 347mg 5%
Choline 38.8mg 14.6mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.84mg 0.28mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.339mg 4%
Potassium 118mg 227mg 3%
Calcium 37mg 66mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 0.679g 3%
Magnesium 16mg 26mg 2%
Carbs 45.8g 52.3g 2%
Phosphorus 105mg 109mg 1%
Protein 8.2g 7.9g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.069mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 43.2g 48g N/A
Sugar 11.26g 5.68g N/A
Zinc 0.75mg 0.72mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 1.7µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.083mg 0%
Threonine 0.284mg 0.222mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.365mg 0.287mg 0%
Leucine 0.623mg 0.516mg 0%
Lysine 0.329mg 0.2mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0.128mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.416mg 0.361mg 0%
Valine 0.41mg 0.329mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0.167mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Croissant Raisin 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
29%
Raisin bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
52%
Raisin bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread contains less Sodium (difference - 120mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.578g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread is relatively richer in minerals
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. Raisin bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172680/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.