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Croissant vs. Pop tarts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Croissant and Pop tarts

  • Croissant is higher in Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1, yet Pop tarts are higher in Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, and Vitamin B2.
  • Croissant covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 48% more than Pop tarts.

Food varieties used in this article are Croissants, butter and Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry.

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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.
Croissant
Croissant
5
:
4
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
Contains more Calcium +54.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.3%
Contains more Potassium +24.2%
Contains more Iron +72.4%
Contains less Sodium -14.8%
Contains more Zinc +69.3%
Contains more Copper +87.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 16
Croissant
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 77% 12% 45% 11% 61% 21% 27% 44% 124%
Pop tarts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 132% 12% 38% 9% 52% 35% 50% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +54.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.3%
Contains more Potassium +24.2%
Contains more Iron +72.4%
Contains less Sodium -14.8%
Contains more Zinc +69.3%
Contains more Copper +87.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 16

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.
Croissant
Croissant
8
:
4
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +555.2%
Equal in Folate - 80
Croissant
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%
Pop tarts
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 58% 0% 0% 0% 73% 77% 72% 0% 88% 60% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +555.2%
Equal in Folate - 80

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Croissant
Croissant
4
:
1
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
Contains more Protein +78.3%
Contains more Fats +57.9%
Contains more Water +85.6%
Contains more Other +51.3%
Contains more Carbs +49.4%
Croissant
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
Pop tarts
5% 13% 68% 13%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 13.3 g
Carbs: 68.41 g
Water: 12.5 g
Other: 1.19 g
Contains more Protein +78.3%
Contains more Fats +57.9%
Contains more Water +85.6%
Contains more Other +51.3%
Contains more Carbs +49.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Croissant
Croissant
0
:
3
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +339.7%
Croissant
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.094 g
Pop tarts
15% 49% 36%
Saturated Fat: 2.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +339.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Croissant Pop tarts
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Pop tarts Opinion
Net carbs 43.2g 67.31g Pop tarts
Protein 8.2g 4.6g Croissant
Fats 21g 13.3g Croissant
Carbs 45.8g 68.41g Pop tarts
Calories 406kcal 412kcal Pop tarts
Sugar 11.26g 30.9g Croissant
Fiber 2.6g 1.1g Croissant
Calcium 37mg 24mg Croissant
Iron 2.03mg 3.5mg Pop tarts
Magnesium 16mg 16mg
Phosphorus 105mg 88mg Croissant
Potassium 118mg 95mg Croissant
Sodium 467mg 398mg Pop tarts
Zinc 0.75mg 1.27mg Pop tarts
Copper 0.08mg 0.15mg Pop tarts
Manganese 0.33mg Croissant
Selenium 22.7µg Croissant
Vitamin A 744IU 962IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A RAE 206µg 289µg Pop tarts
Vitamin E 0.84mg Croissant
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Croissant
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.29mg Croissant
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.33mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 3.8mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 0mg Croissant
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.38mg Pop tarts
Folate 88µg 80µg Croissant
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Croissant
Vitamin K 1.8µg Croissant
Tryptophan 0.099mg Croissant
Threonine 0.284mg Croissant
Isoleucine 0.365mg Croissant
Leucine 0.623mg Croissant
Lysine 0.329mg Croissant
Methionine 0.175mg Croissant
Phenylalanine 0.416mg Croissant
Valine 0.41mg Croissant
Histidine 0.187mg Croissant
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg Pop tarts
Saturated Fat 11.659g 2.02g Pop tarts
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Croissant
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Croissant
Monounsaturated Fat 5.525g 6.5g Pop tarts
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 4.81g Pop tarts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Croissant Pop tarts
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
35%
Pop tarts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
33%
Pop tarts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.639g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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

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.