Crouton vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between crouton and croissant
- Crouton has more selenium, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, folate, and fiber, while croissant has more vitamin A.
- Croissant's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 51% higher.
- Croissant contains 2 times less vitamin B3 than crouton. Crouton contains 5.439mg of vitamin B3, while croissant contains 2.188mg.
- The amount of sodium in croissant is lower.
- Croissant has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of croissant is 56, while the glycemic index of crouton is 72.
The food types used in this comparison are Croutons, plain and Croissants, butter.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +93.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +105.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +101% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +103.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +51.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +65.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.1% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +60.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +148.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +100.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +123.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +60.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +218.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +321.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +16.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +80.6% |
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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| Saturated fat | 1.51g | 11.659g | 46% |
| Selenium | 37.5µg | 22.7µg | 27% |
| Iron | 4.08mg | 2.03mg | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 206µg | 23% |
| Fats | 6.6g | 21g | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 67mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.439mg | 2.188mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.388mg | 20% |
| Folate | 132µg | 88µg | 11% |
| Sodium | 698mg | 467mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 2.6g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 0.861mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.163mg | 0.08mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 73.5g | 45.8g | 9% |
| Choline | 38.8mg | 7% | |
| Manganese | 0.5mg | 0.33mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Protein | 11.9g | 8.2g | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.84mg | 6% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.059g | 5.525g | 6% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 37mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 16mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.026mg | 0.058mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.272mg | 0.241mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Phosphorus | 115mg | 105mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.273g | 1.094g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.89mg | 0.75mg | 1% |
| Calories | 407kcal | 406kcal | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 68.4g | 43.2g | N/A |
| Potassium | 124mg | 118mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 11.26g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.337mg | 0.284mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.832mg | 0.623mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.278mg | 0.329mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.586mg | 0.416mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.514mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.255mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
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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?
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crouton is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.149g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 231mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins