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Croissant vs. Saltine cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Croissant and Saltine cracker?

  • Croissant is richer in Vitamin A, and Vitamin B5, while Saltine cracker is higher in Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Manganese, and Vitamin B1.
  • Saltine cracker's daily need coverage for Iron is 71% higher.
  • Saltine cracker is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Croissants, butter and Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium 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% 6.6% 10% 290% 48% 26% 48% 111% 83% 117%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +68.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +62.5%
Contains more IronIron +280.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +81.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +93%
~equal in Potassium ~115mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~113mg
~equal in Selenium ~21.4µg

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% 0% 2.4% 0% 130% 136% 107% 23% 20% 0% 12% 93% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +600%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +120.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +98%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +33.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +144.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +161.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +172.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +40.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more FatsFats +1212.5%
Contains more WaterWater +582.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +28%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +79.7%
Contains more OtherOther +22.2%

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
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.685 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3790.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +59.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Saltine cracker Opinion
Calories 406kcal 393kcal Croissant
Protein 8.2g 10.5g Saltine cracker
Fats 21g 1.6g Croissant
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Croissant
Net carbs 43.2g 79.6g Saltine cracker
Carbs 45.8g 82.3g Saltine cracker
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg Saltine cracker
Magnesium 16mg 26mg Saltine cracker
Calcium 37mg 22mg Croissant
Potassium 118mg 115mg Croissant
Iron 2.03mg 7.72mg Saltine cracker
Sugar 11.26g 0.38g Saltine cracker
Fiber 2.6g 2.7g Saltine cracker
Copper 0.08mg 0.145mg Saltine cracker
Zinc 0.75mg 0.94mg Saltine cracker
Phosphorus 105mg 113mg Saltine cracker
Sodium 467mg 849mg Croissant
Vitamin A 744IU 0IU Croissant
Vitamin A 206µg 0µg Croissant
Vitamin E 0.84mg 0.12mg Croissant
Manganese 0.33mg 0.637mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 22.7µg 21.4µg Croissant
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.518mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.59mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 5.714mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 0.39mg Croissant
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.085mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Croissant
Vitamin K 1.8µg 4.9µg Saltine cracker
Folate 88µg 124µg Saltine cracker
Choline 38.8mg 19.6mg Croissant
Saturated Fat 11.659g 0.244g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 5.525g 0.142g Croissant
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 0.685g Croissant
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.138mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.284mg 0.287mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.365mg 0.378mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.623mg 0.716mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.329mg 0.29mg Croissant
Methionine 0.175mg 0.18mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.416mg 0.514mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.41mg 0.439mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.187mg 0.224mg Saltine cracker
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 Saltine cracker
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
41%
Saltine cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
76%
Saltine cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.415g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 382mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Saltine cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175068/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.