Broccoli vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are broccoli and croissant different?
- Broccoli is higher in vitamin C and vitamin K; however, croissant is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for broccoli is 99% higher.
- Broccoli contains 56 times more vitamin K than croissant. While broccoli contains 101.6µg of vitamin K, croissant contains only 1.8µg.
- Broccoli has less sodium.
- Broccoli has a lower glycemic index (32) than croissant (56).
Broccoli, raw and Croissants, butter are the varieties used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +31.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +27% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +167.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +178.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +63.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +82.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +59.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +57.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +808% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +44500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +201.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +5544.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +564.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +446.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +106% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +242.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +50.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +39.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +107.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +284.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +190.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5575.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +589.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +106.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +50127.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2778.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 89.2mg | 0.2mg | 99% |
| Vitamin K | 101.6µg | 1.8µg | 83% |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 11.659g | 53% |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 22.7µg | 37% |
| Fats | 0.37g | 21g | 32% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.388mg | 26% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 67mg | 22% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 406kcal | 19% |
| Sodium | 33mg | 467mg | 19% |
| Vitamin A | 31µg | 206µg | 19% |
| Iron | 0.73mg | 2.03mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 5.525g | 14% |
| Carbs | 6.64g | 45.8g | 13% |
| Protein | 2.82g | 8.2g | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 2.188mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.117mg | 0.241mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.175mg | 0.058mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.038g | 1.094g | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 66mg | 105mg | 6% |
| Folate | 63µg | 88µg | 6% |
| Potassium | 316mg | 118mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.573mg | 0.861mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.21mg | 0.33mg | 5% |
| Choline | 18.7mg | 38.8mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.75mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 0.68g | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 37mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.04g | 43.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.7g | 11.26g | N/A |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 2.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.78mg | 0.84mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.033mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.088mg | 0.284mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.129mg | 0.623mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0.329mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.117mg | 0.416mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.125mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.059mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
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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
59%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Croissant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 434mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)