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Croissant vs. Apple strudel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Croissant and Apple strudel

  • 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.
  • Croissant has 34 times more Vitamin A RAE than Apple strudel. While Croissant has 206µg of Vitamin A RAE, Apple strudel has only 6µg.
  • Apple strudel has less Cholesterol.

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

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

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 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%
Contains more Vitamin E +69%
Contains more Vitamin C +750%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +61.1%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +69%
Contains more Vitamin C +750%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +61.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +148.5%
Contains more Fats +87.5%
Contains more Carbs +11.4%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Water +87.5%
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
3% 11% 41% 44%
Protein: 3.3 g
Fats: 11.2 g
Carbs: 41.1 g
Water: 43.5 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +148.5%
Contains more Fats +87.5%
Contains more Carbs +11.4%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Water +87.5%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Croissant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174987/nutrients
  2. Apple strudel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175032/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.