Comparison · Australia
Le Creuset vs Staub: which discloses more?
Two French enamelled pots, very close on materials. The gap is in the lid, not the pot.
Very close. In our Australian table the 24 cm Le Creuset Signature scores 55 and the 24 cm Staub 51. Both are enamelled cast iron, made in France. Neither publishes its enamel composition. Our US listings score both 55.
It is a disclosure score out of 100, not a safety rating. We do not lab-test; we score what the maker publishes. How we score.
Side by side
| Compared | Le Creuset | Staub |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 55/100 | 51/100 |
| Touches food | Enamel, “a type of glass” (34/60) | Black matte enamel (34/60) |
| Lid, knob, handles | 21/25: knob resin not named | 17/25: knob material not published |
| Heat | −23°C to 260°C | 260°C with lid, 482°C without |
| Warranty | Lifetime, original owner | Not on the Australian page |
| Price, 24 cm | A$675.00 | A$419.96 on sale (was A$699.95) |
Each one in detail
Le Creuset Signature Round Casserole 24cm (Myer / David Jones)Enamel described only as “a type of glass”.55/100See the full entry →
Staub Round Cocotte 24cm (David Jones)Inner coating is “matte black enamel”. No more detail.51/100See the full entry →
Both score the same for what touches food. Le Creuset loses less on the lid and knob; Staub does not publish its knob material on the Australian page.
Price and where to buy in Australia
| Seller | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Le Creuset Australia | 24 cm, 4.2 L | A$675.00 |
| Zwilling Australia (Staub) | 24 cm | A$419.96 (sale; was A$699.95) |
Prices as of 24 October 2026, in Australian dollars, checked on the seller’s own page. Prices change; we earn nothing from these links.
If you want a higher score
Lodge Classic Cast Iron Skillet 26cmBare cast iron, no enamel to ask about.78/100See the full entry →
Questions people ask
Is Le Creuset or Staub better?
On what the makers disclose, they are close: Le Creuset 55 and Staub 51 in our Australian table. Both are made in France. Neither publishes its enamel composition or lead and cadmium testing.
Is Staub or Le Creuset safer?
We do not lab-test, so we cannot rank safety. Both use enamelled cast iron, with no PTFE. The score gap comes from the lid and knob disclosure, not the cooking surface.
What is the difference between Le Creuset and Staub enamel?
Le Creuset’s Signature casserole has a light interior enamel, which Le Creuset Australia calls “a type of glass”. Staub uses a black matte interior enamel. Neither publishes the recipe.
Which is cheaper in Australia?
As of 24 October 2026, the 24 cm Le Creuset is A$675.00 and the 24 cm Staub is A$419.96 on sale (A$699.95 full price) on the makers’ Australian sites.
Related
Sources
- Le Creuset Australia, Signature round casserole. www.lecreuset.com.au
- Zwilling Australia, Staub round cocotte 24 cm. zwilling.com.au
- Zwilling cookware FAQ. www.zwilling.com
- Le Creuset Signature Round Casserole 24cm (Myer / David Jones) — maker or retailer page. www.lecreuset.com.au
- MessyPig materials rubric. MessyPig materials rubric
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