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Corned beef vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between corned beef and croissant?

  • Corned beef is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B6, while croissant is higher in vitamin B1, folate, vitamin A, and manganese.
  • Corned beef's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 61% higher.
  • Croissant has 6 times less zinc than corned beef. Corned beef has 4.58mg of zinc, while croissant has 0.75mg.
  • Croissant is lower in sodium.
  • Croissant has a higher glycemic index (56) than corned beef (0).

We used Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked 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 8.6% 2.4% 13% 70% 51% 125% 54% 127% 2.9% 179%
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 more PotassiumPotassium +22.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +92.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +510.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +44.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +362.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1400%
~equal in Iron ~2.03mg

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 0% 0% 3.2% 1.5% 6.5% 39% 57% 25% 53% 204% 3.8% 4.5% 38%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +296.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +918.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +78.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +425%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1392.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +105%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +20%
Contains more FolateFolate +1366.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 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 ProteinProtein +121.6%
Contains more WaterWater +157.7%
Contains more OtherOther +43.9%
Contains more FatsFats +10.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +9644.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 57% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.67 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 -45.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +66.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +63.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Croissant DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0.16µg 61%
Zinc 4.58mg 0.75mg 35%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.388mg 30%
Saturated fat 6.34g 11.659g 24%
Vitamin A 0µg 206µg 23%
Sodium 973mg 467mg 22%
Folate 6µg 88µg 21%
Protein 18.17g 8.2g 20%
Selenium 32.8µg 22.7µg 18%
Carbs 0.47g 45.8g 15%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.058mg 13%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.33mg 13%
Cholesterol 98mg 67mg 10%
Fiber 0g 2.6g 10%
Monounsaturated fat 9.22g 5.525g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.861mg 9%
Calories 251kcal 406kcal 8%
Copper 0.154mg 0.08mg 8%
Choline 69.2mg 38.8mg 6%
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 2.188mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.84mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.241mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 1.094g 3%
Fats 18.98g 21g 3%
Calcium 8mg 37mg 3%
Phosphorus 125mg 105mg 3%
Iron 1.86mg 2.03mg 2%
Potassium 145mg 118mg 1%
Magnesium 12mg 16mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 0.47g 43.2g N/A
Sugar 0g 11.26g N/A
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1.8µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.099mg 0%
Threonine 0.726mg 0.284mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.827mg 0.365mg 0%
Leucine 1.445mg 0.623mg 0%
Lysine 1.536mg 0.329mg 0%
Methionine 0.473mg 0.175mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0.416mg 0%
Valine 0.901mg 0.41mg 0%
Histidine 0.58mg 0.187mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corned beef 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
33%
Corned beef
35%
Croissant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
43%
Croissant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 506mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.319g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.