Lavash (Armenian Bread) vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are lavash (Armenian Bread) and croissant different?
- Lavash (Armenian Bread) is higher in magnesium and phosphorus; however, croissant is richer in vitamin A, monounsaturated fat, folate, polyunsaturated fat, iron, and selenium.
- Lavash (Armenian Bread) contains 5 times more phosphorus than croissant. While lavash (Armenian Bread) contains 496mg of phosphorus, croissant contains only 105mg.
- Croissant has less sodium.
- Croissant has a lower glycemic index (56) than lavash (Armenian Bread) (72).
Lavash (Armenian Bread) and Croissants, butter are the varieties 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +68.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +312.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +372.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +51.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +76.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +69.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -41.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1035% |
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 | +37.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +127% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +288% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +502.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +238.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.7 g
Fats:
1.2 g
Carbs:
60.3 g
Water:
27 g
Other:
2.8 g
Protein:
8.2 g
Fats:
21 g
Carbs:
45.8 g
Water:
23.2 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +31.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +55.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1650% |
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Protein
~8.2g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.2 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.5 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 | -98.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5425% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +118.8% |
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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| Phosphorus | 496mg | 105mg | 56% |
| Saturated fat | 0.2g | 11.659g | 52% |
| Selenium | 2µg | 22.7µg | 38% |
| Fats | 1.2g | 21g | 30% |
| Copper | 0.33mg | 0.08mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.388mg | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 206µg | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 67mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.861mg | 17% | |
| Folate | 26µg | 88µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.241mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 796mg | 467mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.1g | 5.525g | 14% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 2.03mg | 10% |
| Choline | 38.8mg | 7% | |
| Manganese | 0.5mg | 0.33mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Calories | 281kcal | 406kcal | 6% |
| Carbs | 60.3g | 45.8g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.5g | 1.094g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.37mg | 0.84mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 16mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 2.6g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.058mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 37mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Protein | 8.7g | 8.2g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.4mg | 2.188mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.2g | N/A | |
| Potassium | 125mg | 118mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 11.26g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 0.75mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.284mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.365mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.623mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.329mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.416mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.41mg | 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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35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lavash (Armenian Bread) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lavash (Armenian Bread) is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lavash (Armenian Bread) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.459g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 329mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
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.