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Croissant vs. Artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Croissant and Artichoke?

  • Croissant is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2, while Artichoke is higher in Copper, Vitamin C, and Fiber.
  • Croissant's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 58% higher.

We used Croissants, butter and Artichokes, (globe or french), 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 Iron +58.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains more Zinc +53.1%
Contains more Manganese +28.9%
Contains more Selenium +11250%
Contains more Calcium +18.9%
Contains more Magnesium +275%
Contains more Potassium +213.6%
Contains less Sodium -79.9%
Contains more Copper +188.8%
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 14% 48% 43% 39% 33% 13% 14% 77% 34% 2%
Contains more Iron +58.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains more Zinc +53.1%
Contains more Manganese +28.9%
Contains more Selenium +11250%
Contains more Calcium +18.9%
Contains more Magnesium +275%
Contains more Potassium +213.6%
Contains less Sodium -79.9%
Contains more Copper +188.8%

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 +5623.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +342.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +438.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +265.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +109.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +154.7%
Contains more Folate +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +5750%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +722.2%
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 1% 4% 0% 39% 18% 16% 20% 21% 27% 51% 0% 37%
Contains more Vitamin A +5623.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +342.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +438.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +265.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +109.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +154.7%
Contains more Folate +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +5750%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +722.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +150.8%
Contains more Fats +13900%
Contains more Carbs +335.8%
Contains more Other +59.3%
Contains more Water +266.1%
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
3% 11% 85%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 10.51 g
Water: 84.94 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more Protein +150.8%
Contains more Fats +13900%
Contains more Carbs +335.8%
Contains more Other +59.3%
Contains more Water +266.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +110400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1609.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.094 g
34% 5% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.064 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +110400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1609.4%
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 Artichoke
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Artichoke Opinion
Net carbs 43.2g 5.11g Croissant
Protein 8.2g 3.27g Croissant
Fats 21g 0.15g Croissant
Carbs 45.8g 10.51g Croissant
Calories 406kcal 47kcal Croissant
Sugar 11.26g 0.99g Artichoke
Fiber 2.6g 5.4g Artichoke
Calcium 37mg 44mg Artichoke
Iron 2.03mg 1.28mg Croissant
Magnesium 16mg 60mg Artichoke
Phosphorus 105mg 90mg Croissant
Potassium 118mg 370mg Artichoke
Sodium 467mg 94mg Artichoke
Zinc 0.75mg 0.49mg Croissant
Copper 0.08mg 0.231mg Artichoke
Manganese 0.33mg 0.256mg Croissant
Selenium 22.7µg 0.2µg Croissant
Vitamin A 744IU 13IU Croissant
Vitamin A RAE 206µg 1µg Croissant
Vitamin E 0.84mg 0.19mg Croissant
Vitamin C 0.2mg 11.7mg Artichoke
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.072mg Croissant
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.066mg Croissant
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 1.046mg Croissant
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 0.338mg Croissant
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.116mg Artichoke
Folate 88µg 68µg Croissant
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Croissant
Vitamin K 1.8µg 14.8µg Artichoke
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 Artichoke
Saturated Fat 11.659g 0.036g Artichoke
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Croissant
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Croissant
Monounsaturated Fat 5.525g 0.005g Croissant
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 0.064g Croissant

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Croissant Artichoke
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
19%
Artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
31%
Artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Croissant
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Artichoke
Artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.623g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
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. Artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169205/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.