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Croissant vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Croissant and Pecan pie

  • Croissant is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5, yet Pecan pie is richer in Manganese, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Croissant is 38% higher.
  • Croissant contains 3 times more Folate than Pecan pie. Croissant contains 88µg of Folate, while Pecan pie contains 26µg.
  • Pecan pie contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Croissants, butter and Pie, pecan, 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 Calcium +15.6%
Contains more Iron +37.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.7%
Contains more Selenium +89.2%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Potassium +12.7%
Contains less Sodium -43.9%
Contains more Zinc +36%
Contains more Copper +163.8%
Contains more Manganese +115.8%
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 10% 56% 19% 41% 12% 35% 28% 71% 93% 66%
Contains more Calcium +15.6%
Contains more Iron +37.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.7%
Contains more Selenium +89.2%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Potassium +12.7%
Contains less Sodium -43.9%
Contains more Zinc +36%
Contains more Copper +163.8%
Contains more Manganese +115.8%

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 +108.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +106.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.7%
Contains more Folate +238.5%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.2
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.06
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.17
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 22% 0% 0% 1% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 20% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +108.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +106.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.7%
Contains more Folate +238.5%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.2
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.06
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.17

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +67.3%
Contains more Water +19%
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Carbs +14%
Equal in Fats - 22.2
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
5% 22% 52% 20%
Protein: 4.9 g
Fats: 22.2 g
Carbs: 52.2 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +67.3%
Contains more Water +19%
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Carbs +14%
Equal in Fats - 22.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +102.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +421.9%
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.094 g
19% 54% 27%
Saturated Fat: 3.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.71 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +102.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +421.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Pecan pie Opinion
Net carbs 43.2g 52.2g Pecan pie
Protein 8.2g 4.9g Croissant
Fats 21g 22.2g Pecan pie
Carbs 45.8g 52.2g Pecan pie
Calories 406kcal 412kcal Pecan pie
Sugar 11.26g Pecan pie
Fiber 2.6g Croissant
Calcium 37mg 32mg Croissant
Iron 2.03mg 1.48mg Croissant
Magnesium 16mg 26mg Pecan pie
Phosphorus 105mg 94mg Croissant
Potassium 118mg 133mg Pecan pie
Sodium 467mg 262mg Pecan pie
Zinc 0.75mg 1.02mg Pecan pie
Copper 0.08mg 0.211mg Pecan pie
Manganese 0.33mg 0.712mg Pecan pie
Selenium 22.7µg 12µg Croissant
Vitamin A 744IU 357IU Croissant
Vitamin A RAE 206µg 82µg Croissant
Vitamin E 0.84mg Croissant
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.2mg
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.188mg Croissant
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.18mg Croissant
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 0.847mg Croissant
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 0.479mg Croissant
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.06mg Pecan pie
Folate 88µg 26µg Croissant
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.17µg Pecan pie
Vitamin K 1.8µg Croissant
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.069mg Croissant
Threonine 0.284mg 0.189mg Croissant
Isoleucine 0.365mg 0.223mg Croissant
Leucine 0.623mg 0.372mg Croissant
Lysine 0.329mg 0.248mg Croissant
Methionine 0.175mg 0.125mg Croissant
Phenylalanine 0.416mg 0.25mg Croissant
Valine 0.41mg 0.255mg Croissant
Histidine 0.187mg 0.116mg Croissant
Cholesterol 67mg 87mg Croissant
Saturated Fat 11.659g 3.989g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.008g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.001g Croissant
Monounsaturated Fat 5.525g 11.181g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 5.71g Pecan pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Croissant Pecan pie
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
17%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 205mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.67g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Pecan pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172786/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.