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Croissant vs. Pumpkin pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Croissant and Pumpkin pie

  • Croissant is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Iron, and Vitamin B2, yet Pumpkin pie is higher in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin K.
  • Croissant covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 48% more than Pumpkin pie.
  • Croissant contains 4 times more Selenium than Pumpkin pie. While Croissant contains 22.7µg of Selenium, Pumpkin pie contains only 5.4µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pumpkin pie is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Croissants, butter and Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared.

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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
6
:
4
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie
Contains more Iron +125.6%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.6%
Contains more Zinc +92.3%
Contains more Manganese +45.4%
Contains more Selenium +320.4%
Contains more Calcium +73%
Contains more Potassium +41.5%
Contains less Sodium -48.8%
Contains more Copper +85%
Croissant
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 77% 12% 45% 11% 61% 21% 27% 44% 124%
Pumpkin pie
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 34% 10% 35% 15% 32% 11% 50% 30% 30%
Contains more Iron +125.6%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.6%
Contains more Zinc +92.3%
Contains more Manganese +45.4%
Contains more Selenium +320.4%
Contains more Calcium +73%
Contains more Potassium +41.5%
Contains less Sodium -48.8%
Contains more Copper +85%

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
7
:
5
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie
Contains more Vitamin E +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +119.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90.5%
Contains more Folate +238.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +361.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +633.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.76
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.063
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%
Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 207% 16% 3% 0% 45% 29% 21% 28% 15% 20% 44% 33%
Contains more Vitamin E +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +119.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90.5%
Contains more Folate +238.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +361.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +633.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.76
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.063

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Croissant
Croissant
4
:
1
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie
Contains more Protein +110.3%
Contains more Fats +115.4%
Contains more Carbs +31.5%
Contains more Other +59.3%
Contains more Water +117.2%
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
Pumpkin pie
4% 10% 35% 50%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 9.75 g
Carbs: 34.83 g
Water: 50.39 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more Protein +110.3%
Contains more Fats +115.4%
Contains more Carbs +31.5%
Contains more Other +59.3%
Contains more Water +117.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Croissant
Croissant
1
:
2
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.8%
Croissant
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.094 g
Pumpkin pie
24% 55% 21%
Saturated Fat: 1.988 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.77 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Croissant Pumpkin pie
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
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Pumpkin pie Opinion
Net carbs 43.2g 33.03g Croissant
Protein 8.2g 3.9g Croissant
Fats 21g 9.75g Croissant
Carbs 45.8g 34.83g Croissant
Calories 406kcal 243kcal Croissant
Starch 10.73g Pumpkin pie
Fructose 2.85g Pumpkin pie
Sugar 11.26g 18.88g Croissant
Fiber 2.6g 1.8g Croissant
Calcium 37mg 64mg Pumpkin pie
Iron 2.03mg 0.9mg Croissant
Magnesium 16mg 14mg Croissant
Phosphorus 105mg 81mg Croissant
Potassium 118mg 167mg Pumpkin pie
Sodium 467mg 239mg Pumpkin pie
Zinc 0.75mg 0.39mg Croissant
Copper 0.08mg 0.148mg Pumpkin pie
Manganese 0.33mg 0.227mg Croissant
Selenium 22.7µg 5.4µg Croissant
Vitamin A 744IU 3434IU Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A RAE 206µg 448µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin E 0.84mg 0.76mg Croissant
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Pumpkin pie
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Croissant
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.177mg Croissant
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.124mg Croissant
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 1.107mg Croissant
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 0.452mg Croissant
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.063mg Pumpkin pie
Folate 88µg 26µg Croissant
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.35µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin K 1.8µg 13.2µg Pumpkin pie
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.048mg Croissant
Threonine 0.284mg 0.154mg Croissant
Isoleucine 0.365mg 0.158mg Croissant
Leucine 0.623mg 0.297mg Croissant
Lysine 0.329mg 0.192mg Croissant
Methionine 0.175mg 0.249mg Pumpkin pie
Phenylalanine 0.416mg 0.175mg Croissant
Valine 0.41mg 0.211mg Croissant
Histidine 0.187mg 0.088mg Croissant
Cholesterol 67mg 26mg Pumpkin pie
Saturated Fat 11.659g 1.988g Pumpkin pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Croissant
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Croissant
Monounsaturated Fat 5.525g 4.6g Croissant
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 1.77g Pumpkin pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Croissant Pumpkin 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
38%
Pumpkin pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
26%
Pumpkin pie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie contains less Sodium (difference - 228mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.671g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.62g)
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 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. Pumpkin pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172787/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.