Brussels sprouts vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Brussels sprouts and croissant?
- Brussels sprouts are higher in vitamin K, vitamin C, and vitamin B6; however, croissant is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5.
- Brussels sprouts' daily need coverage for vitamin K is 146% more.
- Croissant contains 425 times less vitamin C than Brussels sprouts. Brussels sprouts contain 85mg of vitamin C, while croissant contains 0.2mg.
- Brussels sprouts have less sodium.
We used Brussels sprouts, raw and Croissants, butter types 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 | +43.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +13.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +229.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +45% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +78.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +52.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1318.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +42400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +277.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +9733.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +442.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +179.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +167.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +193.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +178.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +44.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +103.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.38 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
8.95 g
Water:
86 g
Other:
1.37 g
Protein:
8.2 g
Fats:
21 g
Carbs:
45.8 g
Water:
23.2 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +270.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +142.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +6900% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +411.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +31.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.062 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
153 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.659 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.094 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +13885.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +23921.7% |
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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| Polyunsaturated fat | 153g | 1.094g | 1013% |
| Vitamin K | 177µg | 1.8µg | 146% |
| Vitamin C | 85mg | 0.2mg | 94% |
| Saturated fat | 0.062g | 11.659g | 53% |
| Selenium | 1.6µg | 22.7µg | 38% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 21g | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 67mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.139mg | 0.388mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 25mg | 467mg | 19% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 206µg | 19% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 406kcal | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.023g | 5.525g | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.219mg | 0.058mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.241mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 8.95g | 45.8g | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.309mg | 0.861mg | 11% |
| Protein | 3.38g | 8.2g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.745mg | 2.188mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 389mg | 118mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 2.03mg | 8% |
| Folate | 61µg | 88µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 2.6g | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 69mg | 105mg | 5% |
| Choline | 19.1mg | 38.8mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.75mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.93g | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 37mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.15g | 43.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.2g | 11.26g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.88mg | 0.84mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.337mg | 0.33mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.12mg | 0.284mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.132mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.152mg | 0.623mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.154mg | 0.329mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.098mg | 0.416mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.155mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.076mg | 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
73%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
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?
Brussels sprouts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprouts is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 442mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.597g)
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.