Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

What are the differences between Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Croissant?

  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is higher in Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B2, however, Croissant is richer in Vitamin A, and Selenium.
  • Croissant's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 50% more.
  • Croissant contains 14 times less Vitamin K than Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup). Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 25.4µg of Vitamin K, while Croissant contains 1.8µg.
  • Croissant has less Sodium.

We used Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Croissants, butter types in this article.

Infographic

Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) vs Croissant infographic
Infographic link

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.7% 13% 209% 46% 19% 44% 123% 89% 56%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 11% 10% 76% 27% 20% 45% 61% 43% 124%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +43.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.8%
Contains more IronIron +174.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +73.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +107.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +94.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +120.4%
~equal in Zinc ~0.75mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~105mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.12% 23% 0% 176% 112% 121% 32% 20% 11% 64% 101% 9.1%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 45% 17% 0% 97% 56% 41% 52% 13% 20% 4.5% 66% 21%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +36.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +80.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +102.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +194.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1311.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +52.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +37100%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +60.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +77.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +132.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 9% 74% 5% 3%
Protein: 9.46 g
Fats: 8.64 g
Carbs: 74.05 g
Water: 5.05 g
Other: 2.8 g
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +61.7%
Contains more OtherOther +55.6%
Contains more FatsFats +143.1%
Contains more WaterWater +359.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 23% 57%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.653 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.835 g
64% 30% 6%
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 -85.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +342%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +178.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Croissant
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Croissant Opinion
Calories 418kcal 406kcal Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Protein 9.46g 8.2g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fats 8.64g 21g Croissant
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Croissant
Net carbs 71.25g 43.2g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Carbs 74.05g 45.8g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Magnesium 23mg 16mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Calcium 19mg 37mg Croissant
Potassium 152mg 118mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Iron 5.57mg 2.03mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Sugar 1.29g 11.26g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fiber 2.8g 2.6g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Copper 0.139mg 0.08mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Zinc 0.69mg 0.75mg Croissant
Starch 67.83g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Phosphorus 102mg 105mg Croissant
Sodium 941mg 467mg Croissant
Vitamin A 2IU 744IU Croissant
Vitamin A 1µg 206µg Croissant
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.84mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Manganese 0.686mg 0.33mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Selenium 10.3µg 22.7µg Croissant
Vitamin B1 0.702mg 0.388mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B2 0.487mg 0.241mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B3 6.442mg 2.188mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.861mg Croissant
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.058mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.16µg Croissant
Vitamin K 25.4µg 1.8µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Folate 134µg 88µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Trans Fat 0.167g Croissant
Choline 16.7mg 38.8mg Croissant
Saturated Fat 1.653g 11.659g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Monounsaturated Fat 1.986g 5.525g Croissant
Polyunsaturated fat 4.835g 1.094g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.099mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Threonine 0.268mg 0.284mg Croissant
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0.365mg Croissant
Leucine 0.652mg 0.623mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Lysine 0.172mg 0.329mg Croissant
Methionine 0.147mg 0.175mg Croissant
Phenylalanine 0.45mg 0.416mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Valine 0.399mg 0.41mg Croissant
Histidine 0.197mg 0.187mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fructose 0.19g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Croissant
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Croissant
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.25g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Croissant
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
51%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
33%
Croissant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
43%
Croissant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.006g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 474mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172746/nutrients
  2. Croissant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174987/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.