Croissant vs. Sweet roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Croissant and Sweet roll
- Croissant is higher in Vitamin A, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Iron, and Vitamin B1, yet Sweet roll is higher in Vitamin E.
- Croissant covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 43% more than Sweet roll.
- Croissant contains 3 times more Vitamin A than Sweet roll. While Croissant contains 206µg of Vitamin A, Sweet roll contains only 62µg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Sweet roll is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Croissants, butter and Sweet rolls, cinnamon, commercially prepared with raisins.
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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 IronIron | +26.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +27.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +38.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +33.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +94.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -34.9% |
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 | +247.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +19.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +112.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +14.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +22.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +136.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +84.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +144.4% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.2 g
Fats:
21 g
Carbs:
45.8 g
Water:
23.2 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
6.2 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
50.9 g
Water:
24.8 g
Other:
1.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +32.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +28% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.1% |
~equal in
Water
~24.8g
~equal in
Other
~1.7g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.094 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.079 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.473 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +15.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -73.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +583.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 406kcal | 372kcal |
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| Protein | 8.2g | 6.2g |
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| Fats | 21g | 16.4g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 2mg |
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| Net carbs | 43.2g | 48.5g |
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| Carbs | 45.8g | 50.9g |
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| Cholesterol | 67mg | 66mg |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 17mg |
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| Calcium | 37mg | 72mg |
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| Potassium | 118mg | 111mg |
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| Iron | 2.03mg | 1.6mg |
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| Sugar | 11.26g | 31.73g |
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| Fiber | 2.6g | 2.4g |
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.088mg |
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| Zinc | 0.75mg | 0.59mg |
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| Phosphorus | 105mg | 76mg |
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| Sodium | 467mg | 304mg |
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| Vitamin A | 744IU | 214IU |
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| Vitamin A | 206µg | 62µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.84mg | 1.99mg |
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| Manganese | 0.33mg | 0.3mg |
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| Selenium | 22.7µg | 17µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.388mg | 0.324mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 0.265mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.188mg | 2.384mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.861mg | 0.406mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.107mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.14µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 4.4µg |
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| Folate | 88µg | 72µg |
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| Choline | 38.8mg | 41.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 11.659g | 3.079g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.525g | 4.797g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.094g | 7.473g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0.074mg |
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| Threonine | 0.284mg | 0.211mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.365mg | 0.259mg |
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| Leucine | 0.623mg | 0.458mg |
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| Lysine | 0.329mg | 0.243mg |
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| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.117mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.416mg | 0.3mg |
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| Valine | 0.41mg | 0.291mg |
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| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0.145mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0.004g |
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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
33%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet roll contains less Sodium (difference - 163mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet roll is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Croissant is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.47g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Croissant is relatively richer in minerals
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.