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Chicken sandwich vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chicken sandwich and Croissant

  • Chicken sandwich has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin E , while Croissant has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, and Folate.
  • Croissant's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 48% higher.
  • Croissant contains 7 times less Vitamin B6 than Chicken sandwich. Chicken sandwich contains 0.383mg of Vitamin B6, while Croissant contains 0.058mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Croissant is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and Croissants, butter.

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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 +56.8%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.2%
Contains more Potassium +107.6%
Contains more Iron +14.7%
Contains less Sodium -38%
Contains more Zinc +23%
Contains more Copper +19.4%
Contains more Manganese +50.7%
Contains more Selenium +14.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 67% 18% 80% 22% 99% 17% 23% 29% 109%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 77% 12% 45% 11% 61% 21% 27% 44% 124%
Contains more Calcium +56.8%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.2%
Contains more Potassium +107.6%
Contains more Iron +14.7%
Contains less Sodium -38%
Contains more Zinc +23%
Contains more Copper +19.4%
Contains more Manganese +50.7%
Contains more Selenium +14.1%

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 E +186.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +252.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +560.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +372.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +2225%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +68.7%
Contains more Folate +87.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +23.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 49% 3% 3% 58% 70% 145% 72% 89% 36% 17% 22%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +186.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +252.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +560.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +372.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +2225%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +68.7%
Contains more Folate +87.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +23.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +98.5%
Contains more Water +110.9%
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Fats +87.7%
Contains more Carbs +119.2%
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +98.5%
Contains more Water +110.9%
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Fats +87.7%
Contains more Carbs +119.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +190.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.3%
22% 46% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.177 g
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.094 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +190.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken sandwich Croissant Opinion
Net carbs 19.49g 43.2g Croissant
Protein 16.28g 8.2g Chicken sandwich
Fats 11.19g 21g Croissant
Carbs 20.89g 45.8g Croissant
Calories 250kcal 406kcal Croissant
Starch 16.5g Chicken sandwich
Fructose 0.97g Chicken sandwich
Sugar 3.64g 11.26g Chicken sandwich
Fiber 1.4g 2.6g Croissant
Calcium 58mg 37mg Chicken sandwich
Iron 1.77mg 2.03mg Croissant
Magnesium 24mg 16mg Chicken sandwich
Phosphorus 185mg 105mg Chicken sandwich
Potassium 245mg 118mg Chicken sandwich
Sodium 753mg 467mg Croissant
Zinc 0.61mg 0.75mg Croissant
Copper 0.067mg 0.08mg Croissant
Manganese 0.219mg 0.33mg Croissant
Selenium 19.9µg 22.7µg Croissant
Vitamin A 32IU 744IU Croissant
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 206µg Croissant
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.84mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0.2mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.388mg Croissant
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.241mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 2.188mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.861mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.058mg Chicken sandwich
Folate 47µg 88µg Croissant
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0.16µg Croissant
Vitamin K 8.5µg 1.8µg Chicken sandwich
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 35mg 67mg Chicken sandwich
Trans Fat 0.03g Croissant
Saturated Fat 2.123g 11.659g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.002g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.003g
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Chicken sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 4.481g 5.525g Croissant
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 1.094g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Chicken sandwich

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Chicken sandwich Croissant
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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
47%
Chicken sandwich
34%
Croissant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
43%
Croissant

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 286mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.62g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.536g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich 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. Chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/nutrients
  2. 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.