French toast vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are french toast and croissant different?
- French toast has more calcium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2; however, croissant is richer in vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B5, and manganese.
- Croissant covers your daily need for saturated fat, 45% more than french toast.
- French toast has 3 times more calcium than croissant. French toast has 100mg of calcium, while croissant has 37mg.
- Croissant contains less cholesterol.
- French toast has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of french toast is 67, while the glycemic index of croissant is 56.
French toast, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk and Croissants, butter 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 CalciumCalcium | +170.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +21.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +37.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +11.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +75.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12.9% |
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 CVitamin C | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +27.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +93.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +66.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +90.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +34.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +56.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +104.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.7 g
Fats:
10.8 g
Carbs:
25 g
Water:
54.7 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
8.2 g
Fats:
21 g
Carbs:
45.8 g
Water:
23.2 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +135.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +94.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +83.2% |
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Protein
~8.2g
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Other
~1.8g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.723 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.524 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.594 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.659 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.094 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +137.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +22.1% |
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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| Saturated fat | 2.723g | 11.659g | 41% |
| Fats | 10.8g | 21g | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 116mg | 67mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.204mg | 0.388mg | 15% |
| Folate | 43µg | 88µg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.594g | 1.094g | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 10% | |
| Calories | 229kcal | 406kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 124µg | 206µg | 9% |
| Carbs | 25g | 45.8g | 7% |
| Choline | 38.8mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.31µg | 0.16µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.549mg | 0.861mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.188mg | 0.33mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.84mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.321mg | 0.241mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 37mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.67mg | 2.03mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 20.1µg | 22.7µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.628mg | 2.188mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.524g | 5.525g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 117mg | 105mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.058mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 479mg | 467mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.67mg | 0.75mg | 1% |
| Protein | 7.7g | 8.2g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.074mg | 0.058mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 25g | 43.2g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 134mg | 118mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 11.26g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.094mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.305mg | 0.284mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.375mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.621mg | 0.623mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.413mg | 0.329mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.188mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.389mg | 0.416mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.419mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.179mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.01g | 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 Sugar?
French toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French toast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.936g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Croissant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.