Croissant vs. Rye bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are croissant and rye bread different?
- Croissant is higher in vitamin A and vitamin B5; however, rye bread is richer in manganese, selenium, fiber, copper, vitamin B3, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for croissant is 55% higher.
- Rye bread has less cholesterol.
Croissants, butter and Bread, rye are the varieties used in this article.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -22.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +150% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +97.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +40.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +39.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +132.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +52% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +19% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +149.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +36.1% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +154.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +95.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +50% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +165.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +11.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +39% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +73.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +29.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +536.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +60.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +44.4% |
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Protein
~8.5g
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Carbs
~48.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +321.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +36.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.6% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 11.659g | 0.626g | 50% |
| Fats | 21g | 3.3g | 27% |
| Vitamin A | 206µg | 0µg | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 0mg | 22% |
| Manganese | 0.33mg | 0.824mg | 21% |
| Selenium | 22.7µg | 30.9µg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 5.8g | 13% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.186mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.525g | 1.311g | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.188mg | 3.805mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2.03mg | 2.83mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.861mg | 0.44mg | 8% |
| Calories | 406kcal | 259kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 0.335mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 467mg | 603mg | 6% |
| Folate | 88µg | 110µg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 40mg | 6% |
| Choline | 38.8mg | 14.6mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 73mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.75mg | 1.14mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.388mg | 0.434mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 125mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.84mg | 0.33mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.094g | 0.799g | 2% |
| Protein | 8.2g | 8.5g | 1% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 166mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.075mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 45.8g | 48.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 1.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.2g | 42.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 11.26g | 3.85g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.284mg | 0.255mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.365mg | 0.319mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.623mg | 0.579mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.329mg | 0.233mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.416mg | 0.411mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.41mg | 0.379mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0.182mg | 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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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%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
67%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rye bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rye bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.41g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rye bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.033g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rye bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 136mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.