Matzo vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between matzo and croissant?
- Matzo is richer in selenium, iron, manganese, and vitamin B3, while croissant is higher in folate, vitamin A, and vitamin B5.
- Croissant's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 57% higher.
- Croissant has 2 times less manganese than matzo. Matzo has 0.65mg of manganese, while croissant has 0.33mg.
- Matzo is lower in saturated fat.
We used Crackers, matzo, plain and Croissants, butter types in this comparison.
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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 | +56.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +55.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +97% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +62.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +184.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +33.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +10.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +20.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +77.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +98.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +94.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +500% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +417.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +259.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +82.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1400% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +439.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +200% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4250.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +81.4% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.226g | 11.659g | 52% |
| Fats | 1.4g | 21g | 30% |
| Selenium | 36.9µg | 22.7µg | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 206µg | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 467mg | 20% |
| Folate | 17µg | 88µg | 18% |
| Iron | 3.16mg | 2.03mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.65mg | 0.33mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.127g | 5.525g | 13% |
| Carbs | 83.7g | 45.8g | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.892mg | 2.188mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.443mg | 0.861mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.84mg | 5% |
| Choline | 10.8mg | 38.8mg | 5% |
| Protein | 10g | 8.2g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.291mg | 0.241mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.115mg | 0.058mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.603g | 1.094g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 89mg | 105mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3g | 2.6g | 2% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 37mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 1.8µg | 1% |
| Calories | 395kcal | 406kcal | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.68mg | 0.75mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 80.7g | 43.2g | N/A |
| Potassium | 112mg | 118mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.29g | 11.26g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.387mg | 0.388mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.116mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.267mg | 0.284mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.371mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.692mg | 0.623mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.193mg | 0.329mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.176mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.494mg | 0.416mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.42mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.213mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 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?
Matzo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 467mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Matzo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.433g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
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.