Cinnamon vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cinnamon and croissant different?
- Cinnamon is higher in manganese, fiber, calcium, iron, copper, and vitamin K; however, croissant is richer in selenium and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for cinnamon is 745% higher.
- Cinnamon contains 27 times more calcium than croissant. While cinnamon contains 1002mg of calcium, croissant contains only 37mg.
- Cinnamon has less saturated fat.
Spices, cinnamon, ground 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 | +275% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2608.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +265.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +309.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +323.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +144% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5192.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +64.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +632.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +1800% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +176.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +172.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1633.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1273.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1663.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +487.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +64.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +140.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1366.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +252.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +76% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +100% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +105.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1593.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +119.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2145.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1508.8% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 17.466mg | 0.33mg | 745% |
| Fiber | 53.1g | 2.6g | 202% |
| Calcium | 1002mg | 37mg | 97% |
| Iron | 8.32mg | 2.03mg | 79% |
| Saturated fat | 0.345g | 11.659g | 51% |
| Selenium | 3.1µg | 22.7µg | 36% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.022mg | 0.388mg | 31% |
| Fats | 1.24g | 21g | 30% |
| Copper | 0.339mg | 0.08mg | 29% |
| Vitamin K | 31.2µg | 1.8µg | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 67mg | 22% |
| Folate | 6µg | 88µg | 21% |
| Vitamin A | 15µg | 206µg | 21% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 467mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.041mg | 0.241mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.246g | 5.525g | 13% |
| Carbs | 80.59g | 45.8g | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.358mg | 0.861mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.83mg | 0.75mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 2.32mg | 0.84mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 16mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 431mg | 118mg | 9% |
| Protein | 3.99g | 8.2g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.158mg | 0.058mg | 8% |
| Calories | 247kcal | 406kcal | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.068g | 1.094g | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 64mg | 105mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.332mg | 2.188mg | 5% |
| Choline | 11mg | 38.8mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3.8mg | 0.2mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 27.49g | 43.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.17g | 11.26g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.136mg | 0.284mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.253mg | 0.623mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.243mg | 0.329mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.078mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.146mg | 0.416mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.224mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g | 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 glycemic index?
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 457mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.314g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon is relatively richer in minerals