Olive oil vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between olive oil and croissant
- Olive oil has more vitamin E and vitamin K; however, croissant has more selenium, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, iron, and vitamin B5.
- Olive oil's daily need coverage for vitamin E is 90% more.
- Olive oil has 33 times more vitamin K than croissant. Olive oil has 60.2µg of vitamin K, while croissant has 1.8µg.
- Olive oil is lower in sodium.
- Croissant has a higher glycemic index than olive oil.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Oil, olive, salad or cooking 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 less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3600% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11700% |
| Contains more IronIron | +262.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 EVitamin E | +1608.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3244.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +12833.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +376.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1220.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +861.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -15.6% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Monounsaturated fat | 72.961g | 5.525g | 169% |
| Fats | 100g | 21g | 122% |
| Vitamin E | 14.35mg | 0.84mg | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.523g | 1.094g | 63% |
| Vitamin K | 60.2µg | 1.8µg | 49% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 22.7µg | 41% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.388mg | 32% |
| Calories | 884kcal | 406kcal | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 206µg | 23% |
| Folate | 0µg | 88µg | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 467mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.241mg | 19% |
| Iron | 0.56mg | 2.03mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.861mg | 17% |
| Protein | 0g | 8.2g | 16% |
| Carbs | 0g | 45.8g | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 105mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.33mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 2.188mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.6g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 13.808g | 11.659g | 10% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.08mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0mg | 0.75mg | 7% |
| Choline | 0.3mg | 38.8mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 37mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.058mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 16mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 1mg | 118mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 43.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 11.26g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0mg | 0.284mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0mg | 0.623mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0mg | 0.329mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0mg | 0.416mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Olive oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Olive oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Olive oil contains less Sodium (difference - 465mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Olive oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Croissant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.149g)
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Croissant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins