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Croissant vs. Pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Croissant and Pancake

  • Croissant has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B5, and Manganese, however, Pancake has more Calcium, and Phosphorus.
  • Croissant's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 48% more.
  • Croissant has 4 times more Vitamin A RAE than Pancake. Croissant has 206µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Pancake has 54µg.
  • Pancake is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Croissants, butter and Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe.

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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 Iron +12.8%
Contains more Zinc +33.9%
Contains more Copper +63.3%
Contains more Manganese +65%
Contains more Selenium +52.3%
Contains more Calcium +491.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.4%
Contains more Potassium +11.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 16
Equal in Sodium - 439
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 66% 68% 12% 69% 12% 58% 16% 17% 27% 82%
Contains more Iron +12.8%
Contains more Zinc +33.9%
Contains more Copper +63.3%
Contains more Manganese +65%
Contains more Selenium +52.3%
Contains more Calcium +491.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.4%
Contains more Potassium +11.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 16
Equal in Sodium - 439

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 +279.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +93%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +112.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.1%
Contains more Folate +131.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +37.5%
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 12% 0% 0% 1% 51% 65% 30% 25% 11% 29% 28% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +279.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +93%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +112.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.1%
Contains more Folate +131.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +37.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +28.1%
Contains more Fats +116.5%
Contains more Carbs +61.8%
Contains more Water +128%
Contains more Other +50%
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
6% 10% 28% 53% 3%
Protein: 6.4 g
Fats: 9.7 g
Carbs: 28.3 g
Water: 52.9 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Protein +28.1%
Contains more Fats +116.5%
Contains more Carbs +61.8%
Contains more Water +128%
Contains more Other +50%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +123.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +306.5%
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.094 g
23% 27% 49%
Saturated Fat: 2.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.447 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +123.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +306.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Pancake Opinion
Net carbs 43.2g 28.3g Croissant
Protein 8.2g 6.4g Croissant
Fats 21g 9.7g Croissant
Carbs 45.8g 28.3g Croissant
Calories 406kcal 227kcal Croissant
Sugar 11.26g Pancake
Fiber 2.6g Croissant
Calcium 37mg 219mg Pancake
Iron 2.03mg 1.8mg Croissant
Magnesium 16mg 16mg
Phosphorus 105mg 159mg Pancake
Potassium 118mg 132mg Pancake
Sodium 467mg 439mg Pancake
Zinc 0.75mg 0.56mg Croissant
Copper 0.08mg 0.049mg Croissant
Manganese 0.33mg 0.2mg Croissant
Selenium 22.7µg 14.9µg Croissant
Vitamin A 744IU 196IU Croissant
Vitamin A RAE 206µg 54µg Croissant
Vitamin E 0.84mg Croissant
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.3mg Pancake
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.201mg Croissant
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.281mg Pancake
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 1.567mg Croissant
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 0.405mg Croissant
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.046mg Croissant
Folate 88µg 38µg Croissant
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.22µg Pancake
Vitamin K 1.8µg Croissant
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.08mg Croissant
Threonine 0.284mg 0.237mg Croissant
Isoleucine 0.365mg 0.297mg Croissant
Leucine 0.623mg 0.513mg Croissant
Lysine 0.329mg 0.321mg Croissant
Methionine 0.175mg 0.147mg Croissant
Phenylalanine 0.416mg 0.319mg Croissant
Valine 0.41mg 0.335mg Croissant
Histidine 0.187mg 0.152mg Croissant
Cholesterol 67mg 59mg Pancake
Saturated Fat 11.659g 2.122g Pancake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.005g Pancake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Croissant
Monounsaturated Fat 5.525g 2.474g Croissant
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 4.447g Pancake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Croissant Pancake
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
21%
Pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
42%
Pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pancake
Pancake contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.537g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175009/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.