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Coleslaw vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between coleslaw and croissant?

  • Coleslaw is richer in vitamin K and vitamin C, while croissant is higher in vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin A, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5.
  • Coleslaw's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 58% higher.
  • Croissant has 73 times less vitamin C than coleslaw. Coleslaw has 14.6mg of vitamin C, while croissant has 0.2mg.
  • Coleslaw is lower in saturated fat.
  • Croissant has a higher glycemic index (56) than coleslaw (39).

We used Fast foods, coleslaw and Croissants, butter types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 9% 11% 8.3% 5% 3.8% 8.6% 26% 13% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 11% 10% 76% 27% 20% 45% 61% 43% 124%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +23.3%
Contains more IronIron +822.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +433.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +435.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +425%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +223.5%
~equal in Potassium ~118mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 49% 9.3% 11% 0% 6.5% 4.6% 3.9% 15% 26% 1.3% 177% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 69% 17% 0% 97% 56% 41% 52% 13% 20% 4.5% 66% 21%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +7200%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +93.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3838.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +635.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1392.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1105%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +962.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1500%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 15% 73%
Protein: 0.95 g
Fats: 9.91 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 73.42 g
Other: 0.83 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 WaterWater +216.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +763.2%
Contains more FatsFats +111.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +207.6%
Contains more OtherOther +116.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 28% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.599 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.348 g
64% 30% 6%
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 -86.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +388.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +106.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coleslaw Croissant DV% diff.
Vitamin K 70.9µg 1.8µg 58%
Saturated fat 1.599g 11.659g 46%
Selenium 22.7µg 41%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.388mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.348g 1.094g 28%
Iron 0.22mg 2.03mg 23%
Folate 88µg 22%
Cholesterol 4mg 67mg 21%
Vitamin A 28µg 206µg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.241mg 17%
Fats 9.91g 21g 17%
Vitamin C 14.6mg 0.2mg 16%
Protein 0.95g 8.2g 15%
Calories 153kcal 406kcal 13%
Vitamin B3 0.206mg 2.188mg 12%
Phosphorus 20mg 105mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.246mg 0.861mg 12%
Sodium 203mg 467mg 11%
Carbs 14.89g 45.8g 10%
Manganese 0.102mg 0.33mg 10%
Choline 38.8mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.671g 5.525g 7%
Copper 0.015mg 0.08mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.16µg 6%
Zinc 0.14mg 0.75mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.058mg 4%
Fiber 1.9g 2.6g 3%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.84mg 2%
Fructose 1.44g 2%
Magnesium 8mg 16mg 2%
Calcium 30mg 37mg 1%
Net carbs 12.99g 43.2g N/A
Potassium 129mg 118mg 0%
Sugar 12.19g 11.26g N/A
Trans fat 0.037g N/A
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0%
Threonine 0.284mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.365mg 0%
Leucine 0.623mg 0%
Lysine 0.329mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.416mg 0%
Valine 0.41mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.979g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Coleslaw Croissant
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
23%
Coleslaw
35%
Croissant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Coleslaw
43%
Croissant

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.93g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw contains less Sodium (difference - 264mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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. Coleslaw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170300/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.