Gingerbread vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between gingerbread and croissant
- Gingerbread is higher in manganese, magnesium, copper, and iron, yet croissant is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin A, folate, and selenium.
- Croissant covers your daily saturated fat needs 38% more than gingerbread.
- Gingerbread contains 4 times more magnesium than croissant. While gingerbread contains 70mg of magnesium, croissant contains only 16mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in gingerbread is lower.
- The glycemic index of croissant is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe 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 | +337.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +91.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +272% |
| Contains more IronIron | +41.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +143.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -30% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +107% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +92.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +94.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +39.3% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +227.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1371.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +104.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +48.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +129.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +166.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +166.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.9 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
49.2 g
Water:
28 g
Other:
2.5 g
Protein:
8.2 g
Fats:
21 g
Carbs:
45.8 g
Water:
23.2 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +110.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +28% |
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Carbs
~45.8g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.216 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 | -64.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +28.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +285.4% |
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 | 4.122g | 11.659g | 34% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.216g | 1.094g | 21% |
| Vitamin A | 14µg | 206µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.19mg | 0.388mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.683mg | 0.33mg | 15% |
| Folate | 33µg | 88µg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.195mg | 0.08mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 70mg | 16mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 16.3µg | 22.7µg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 67mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2.88mg | 2.03mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.19mg | 0.058mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 10% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.375mg | 0.861mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 439mg | 118mg | 9% |
| Protein | 3.9g | 8.2g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 54mg | 105mg | 7% |
| Choline | 38.8mg | 7% | |
| Fats | 16.4g | 21g | 7% |
| Sodium | 327mg | 467mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.84mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.162mg | 0.241mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 0.16µg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.124g | 5.525g | 4% |
| Calories | 356kcal | 406kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.738mg | 2.188mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.75mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 37mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 49.2g | 45.8g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 49.2g | 43.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 11.26g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.047mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.124mg | 0.284mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.151mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.279mg | 0.623mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.131mg | 0.329mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.08mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.195mg | 0.416mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.173mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.087mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 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
17%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.537g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
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.