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Apple strudel vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Apple strudel and Croissant

  • Apple strudel has less Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Vitamin B5 than Croissant.
  • Croissant covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 48% more than Apple strudel.
  • Apple strudel has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Strudel, apple and Croissants, butter.

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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 Potassium +26.3%
Contains less Sodium -71.1%
Contains more Calcium +146.7%
Contains more Iron +383.3%
Contains more Magnesium +77.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +218.2%
Contains more Zinc +294.7%
Contains more Copper +166.7%
Contains more Manganese +73.7%
Contains more Selenium +272.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 16% 7% 15% 14% 18% 6% 10% 25% 34%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 77% 12% 45% 11% 61% 21% 27% 44% 124%
Contains more Potassium +26.3%
Contains less Sodium -71.1%
Contains more Calcium +146.7%
Contains more Iron +383.3%
Contains more Magnesium +77.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +218.2%
Contains more Zinc +294.7%
Contains more Copper +166.7%
Contains more Manganese +73.7%
Contains more Selenium +272.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +69%
Contains more Vitamin C +750%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +2380%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +870%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +864%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +563%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +218.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.1%
Contains more Folate +214.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 29% 0% 6% 10% 6% 7% 17% 11% 22% 28% 8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 45% 17% 0% 1% 97% 56% 42% 52% 14% 66% 20% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +69%
Contains more Vitamin C +750%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +2380%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +870%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +864%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +563%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +218.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.1%
Contains more Folate +214.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +87.5%
Contains more Protein +148.5%
Contains more Fats +87.5%
Contains more Carbs +11.4%
Contains more Other +100%
3% 11% 41% 44%
Protein: 3.3 g
Fats: 11.2 g
Carbs: 41.1 g
Water: 43.5 g
Other: 0.9 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 Water +87.5%
Contains more Protein +148.5%
Contains more Fats +87.5%
Contains more Carbs +11.4%
Contains more Other +100%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +385.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69.1%
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.267 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.315 g
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.094 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +385.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Apple strudel Croissant
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple strudel Croissant Opinion
Net carbs 38.9g 43.2g Croissant
Protein 3.3g 8.2g Croissant
Fats 11.2g 21g Croissant
Carbs 41.1g 45.8g Croissant
Calories 274kcal 406kcal Croissant
Sugar 25.75g 11.26g Croissant
Fiber 2.2g 2.6g Croissant
Calcium 15mg 37mg Croissant
Iron 0.42mg 2.03mg Croissant
Magnesium 9mg 16mg Croissant
Phosphorus 33mg 105mg Croissant
Potassium 149mg 118mg Apple strudel
Sodium 135mg 467mg Apple strudel
Zinc 0.19mg 0.75mg Croissant
Copper 0.03mg 0.08mg Croissant
Manganese 0.19mg 0.33mg Croissant
Selenium 6.1µg 22.7µg Croissant
Vitamin A 30IU 744IU Croissant
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 206µg Croissant
Vitamin E 1.42mg 0.84mg Apple strudel
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0.2mg Apple strudel
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.388mg Croissant
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.241mg Croissant
Vitamin B3 0.33mg 2.188mg Croissant
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 0.861mg Croissant
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.058mg Croissant
Folate 28µg 88µg Croissant
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.16µg Apple strudel
Vitamin K 2.9µg 1.8µg Apple strudel
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.099mg Croissant
Threonine 0.119mg 0.284mg Croissant
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0.365mg Croissant
Leucine 0.257mg 0.623mg Croissant
Lysine 153mg 0.329mg Apple strudel
Methionine 0.067mg 0.175mg Croissant
Phenylalanine 0.151mg 0.416mg Croissant
Valine 0.164mg 0.41mg Croissant
Histidine 0.076mg 0.187mg Croissant
Cholesterol 6mg 67mg Apple strudel
Saturated Fat 2.044g 11.659g Apple strudel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.002g Croissant
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Croissant
Monounsaturated Fat 3.267g 5.525g Croissant
Polyunsaturated fat 5.315g 1.094g Apple strudel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Apple strudel Croissant
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
12%
Apple strudel
34%
Croissant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Apple strudel
43%
Croissant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.49g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel contains less Sodium (difference - 332mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.615g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Apple strudel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175032/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.