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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.
  • Saffron has a higher glycemic index (70) than croissant (56).

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.
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 189% 33% 152% 416% 109% 30% 108% 19% 3705% 31%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +305.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1550%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1361%
Contains more IronIron +446.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +310%
Contains more ZincZinc +45.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +140%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
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 269% 9% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +663%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +237.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +40300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1641.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~93µg

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
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 FatsFats +259%
Contains more WaterWater +95%
Contains more ProteinProtein +39.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +42.7%
Contains more OtherOther +202.8%

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
39% 11% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.067 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1187.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Saffron DV% diff.
Manganese 0.33mg 28.408mg 1221%
Iron 2.03mg 11.1mg 113%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 80.8mg 90%
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 1.01mg 73%
Magnesium 16mg 264mg 59%
Potassium 118mg 1724mg 47%
Saturated fat 11.659g 1.586g 46%
Selenium 22.7µg 5.6µg 31%
Copper 0.08mg 0.328mg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.115mg 23%
Fats 21g 5.85g 23%
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg 22%
Phosphorus 105mg 252mg 21%
Vitamin A 206µg 27µg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 17%
Sodium 467mg 148mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 5.525g 0.429g 13%
Choline 38.8mg 7%
Calcium 37mg 111mg 7%
Carbs 45.8g 65.37g 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin E 0.84mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 2.067g 6%
Protein 8.2g 11.43g 6%
Calories 406kcal 310kcal 5%
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 1.46mg 5%
Fiber 2.6g 3.9g 5%
Zinc 0.75mg 1.09mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.267mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Folate 88µg 93µg 1%
Net carbs 43.2g 61.47g N/A
Sugar 11.26g N/A
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0%
Threonine 0.284mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.365mg 0%
Leucine 0.623mg 0%
Lysine 0.329mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.416mg 0%
Valine 0.41mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Croissant Saffron
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
54%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
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 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?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins

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.