Croissant vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are croissant and thyme different?
- Croissant has more vitamin B1; however, thyme is richer in iron, vitamin C, vitamin A, manganese, copper, fiber, calcium, and magnesium.
- Thyme covers your daily need for iron, 193% more than croissant.
- Croissant has 25 times more saturated fat than thyme. Croissant has 11.659g of saturated fat, while thyme has 0.467g.
- Croissant has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of croissant is 56, while the glycemic index of thyme is 45.
Croissants, butter and Thyme, fresh types were 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 more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +900% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +994.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +416.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +759.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +593.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +141.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +420.9% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +708.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +110.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +95.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +79950% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +15.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +95.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +500% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1150% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +87.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +180.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +77.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6721% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +105.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96% |
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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| Iron | 2.03mg | 17.45mg | 193% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 160.1mg | 178% |
| Manganese | 0.33mg | 1.719mg | 60% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.555mg | 53% |
| Saturated fat | 11.659g | 0.467g | 51% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 14g | 46% |
| Selenium | 22.7µg | 41% | |
| Calcium | 37mg | 405mg | 37% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 160mg | 34% |
| Fats | 21g | 1.68g | 30% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.388mg | 0.048mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.348mg | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 0mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 467mg | 9mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 0.471mg | 18% |
| Calories | 406kcal | 101kcal | 15% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 609mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.525g | 0.081g | 14% |
| Folate | 88µg | 45µg | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.75mg | 1.81mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.861mg | 0.409mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 45.8g | 24.45g | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Choline | 38.8mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.84mg | 6% | |
| Protein | 8.2g | 5.56g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.094g | 0.532g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 206µg | 238µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.188mg | 1.824mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Net carbs | 43.2g | 10.45g | N/A |
| Sugar | 11.26g | N/A | |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 106mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.284mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.365mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.623mg | 0.262mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.329mg | 0.126mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.416mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.41mg | 0.307mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Thyme is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 458mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Thyme is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.192g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Thyme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins