Spelt vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are spelt and croissant different?
- Spelt has more manganese, copper, phosphorus, fiber, iron, vitamin B3, magnesium, and zinc than croissant.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for spelt is 115% higher.
- Spelt contains 9 times more magnesium than croissant. While spelt contains 136mg of magnesium, croissant contains only 16mg.
- Spelt has less saturated fat.
Spelt, uncooked 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 | +750% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +228.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +118.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +538.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +337.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +281.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +803.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +37% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +94% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +212.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +24% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +296.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +113.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +95.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +77.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +53.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +764.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +110.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +15% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1141.6% |
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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| Manganese | 2.983mg | 0.33mg | 115% |
| Saturated fat | 0.406g | 11.659g | 51% |
| Copper | 0.511mg | 0.08mg | 48% |
| Phosphorus | 401mg | 105mg | 42% |
| Fiber | 10.7g | 2.6g | 32% |
| Iron | 4.44mg | 2.03mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.843mg | 2.188mg | 29% |
| Fats | 2.43g | 21g | 29% |
| Magnesium | 136mg | 16mg | 29% |
| Zinc | 3.28mg | 0.75mg | 23% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 206µg | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 67mg | 22% |
| Starch | 53.92g | 22% | |
| Sodium | 8mg | 467mg | 20% |
| Selenium | 11.7µg | 22.7µg | 20% |
| Protein | 14.57g | 8.2g | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.058mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.445g | 5.525g | 13% |
| Folate | 45µg | 88µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.113mg | 0.241mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 70.19g | 45.8g | 8% |
| Potassium | 388mg | 118mg | 8% |
| Choline | 38.8mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.068mg | 0.861mg | 4% |
| Calories | 338kcal | 406kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.364mg | 0.388mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 3.6µg | 1.8µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 37mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.258g | 1.094g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 59.49g | 43.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.82g | 11.26g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.79mg | 0.84mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.132mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.443mg | 0.284mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.552mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.07mg | 0.623mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.409mg | 0.329mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.258mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.737mg | 0.416mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.681mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.36mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.24g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g | 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?
Spelt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 459mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spelt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.253g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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 ($)