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Croissant vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Croissant and Arrowroot?

  • Croissant is richer in Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5, while Arrowroot is higher in Folate, and Vitamin B6.
  • Arrowroot's daily need coverage for Folate is 63% higher.

We used Croissants, butter and Arrowroot, raw 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.
Contains more Calcium +516.7%
Contains more Zinc +19%
Contains more Manganese +89.7%
Contains more Selenium +3142.9%
Contains more Magnesium +56.3%
Contains more Potassium +284.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Copper +51.3%
Equal in Iron - 2.22
Equal in Phosphorus - 98
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 77% 12% 45% 11% 61% 21% 27% 44% 124%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 84% 18% 43% 41% 4% 18% 41% 23% 4%
Contains more Calcium +516.7%
Contains more Zinc +19%
Contains more Manganese +89.7%
Contains more Selenium +3142.9%
Contains more Magnesium +56.3%
Contains more Potassium +284.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Copper +51.3%
Equal in Iron - 2.22
Equal in Phosphorus - 98

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 A +3815.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +171.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +308.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +194.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +850%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +358.6%
Contains more Folate +284.1%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 7% 36% 14% 32% 18% 62% 254% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +3815.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +171.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +308.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +194.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +850%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +358.6%
Contains more Folate +284.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +93.4%
Contains more Fats +10400%
Contains more Carbs +242%
Contains more Other +26.8%
Contains more Water +248.1%
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more Protein +93.4%
Contains more Fats +10400%
Contains more Carbs +242%
Contains more Other +26.8%
Contains more Water +248.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +138025%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1089.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.094 g
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +138025%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1089.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Arrowroot Opinion
Net carbs 43.2g 12.09g Croissant
Protein 8.2g 4.24g Croissant
Fats 21g 0.2g Croissant
Carbs 45.8g 13.39g Croissant
Calories 406kcal 65kcal Croissant
Sugar 11.26g Arrowroot
Fiber 2.6g 1.3g Croissant
Calcium 37mg 6mg Croissant
Iron 2.03mg 2.22mg Arrowroot
Magnesium 16mg 25mg Arrowroot
Phosphorus 105mg 98mg Croissant
Potassium 118mg 454mg Arrowroot
Sodium 467mg 26mg Arrowroot
Zinc 0.75mg 0.63mg Croissant
Copper 0.08mg 0.121mg Arrowroot
Manganese 0.33mg 0.174mg Croissant
Selenium 22.7µg 0.7µg Croissant
Vitamin A 744IU 19IU Croissant
Vitamin A RAE 206µg 1µg Croissant
Vitamin E 0.84mg Croissant
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1.9mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.143mg Croissant
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.059mg Croissant
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 1.693mg Croissant
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 0.292mg Croissant
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.266mg Arrowroot
Folate 88µg 338µg Arrowroot
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Croissant
Vitamin K 1.8µg Croissant
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 67mg 0mg Arrowroot
Saturated Fat 11.659g 0.039g Arrowroot
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Croissant
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Croissant
Monounsaturated Fat 5.525g 0.004g Croissant
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 0.092g Croissant

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Croissant Arrowroot
Low Fats diet ok
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
34%
Croissant
35%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
27%
Arrowroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 441mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.62g)
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. Croissant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174987/nutrients
  2. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.