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Croissant vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Croissant and Saffron?

  • Croissant is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B1, while Saffron is higher in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, and Copper.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for Manganese is 1221% higher.
  • Saffron has 7 times less Saturated Fat than Croissant. Croissant has 11.659g of Saturated Fat, while Saffron has 1.586g.

We used Croissants, butter and Spices, saffron 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.
Contains more Selenium +305.4%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +446.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1550%
Contains more Phosphorus +140%
Contains more Potassium +1361%
Contains less Sodium -68.3%
Contains more Zinc +45.3%
Contains more Copper +310%
Contains more Manganese +8508.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 77% 12% 45% 11% 61% 21% 27% 44% 124%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Contains more Selenium +305.4%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +446.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1550%
Contains more Phosphorus +140%
Contains more Potassium +1361%
Contains less Sodium -68.3%
Contains more Zinc +45.3%
Contains more Copper +310%
Contains more Manganese +8508.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +237.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +40300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1641.4%
Equal in Folate - 93
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 0% 0% 270% 29% 62% 28% 0% 234% 70% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +237.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +40300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1641.4%
Equal in Folate - 93

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +259%
Contains more Water +95%
Contains more Protein +39.4%
Contains more Carbs +42.7%
Contains more Other +202.8%
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Contains more Fats +259%
Contains more Water +95%
Contains more Protein +39.4%
Contains more Carbs +42.7%
Contains more Other +202.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1187.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88.9%
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.094 g
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1187.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Saffron Opinion
Net carbs 43.2g 61.47g Saffron
Protein 8.2g 11.43g Saffron
Fats 21g 5.85g Croissant
Carbs 45.8g 65.37g Saffron
Calories 406kcal 310kcal Croissant
Sugar 11.26g Saffron
Fiber 2.6g 3.9g Saffron
Calcium 37mg 111mg Saffron
Iron 2.03mg 11.1mg Saffron
Magnesium 16mg 264mg Saffron
Phosphorus 105mg 252mg Saffron
Potassium 118mg 1724mg Saffron
Sodium 467mg 148mg Saffron
Zinc 0.75mg 1.09mg Saffron
Copper 0.08mg 0.328mg Saffron
Manganese 0.33mg 28.408mg Saffron
Selenium 22.7µg 5.6µg Croissant
Vitamin A 744IU 530IU Croissant
Vitamin A RAE 206µg 27µg Croissant
Vitamin E 0.84mg Croissant
Vitamin C 0.2mg 80.8mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.115mg Croissant
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.267mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 1.46mg Croissant
Vitamin B5 0.861mg Croissant
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 1.01mg Saffron
Folate 88µg 93µg Saffron
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Croissant
Vitamin K 1.8µg 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 0mg Saffron
Saturated Fat 11.659g 1.586g Saffron
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Croissant
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Croissant
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 5.525g 0.429g Croissant
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 2.067g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Croissant Saffron
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
60%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 319mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.073g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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.

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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.