Croissant vs. Arugula — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are croissant and arugula different?
- Croissant has more selenium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2; however, arugula is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and calcium.
- Arugula covers your daily need for vitamin K, 89% more than croissant.
- Croissant has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of croissant is 56, while the glycemic index of arugula is 32.
Croissants, butter and Arugula, raw types were used in this article.
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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 IronIron | +39% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +59.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +101.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +7466.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +193.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +332.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +212.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.2% |
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 AVitamin A | +73.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +95.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +781.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +180.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +617.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +97% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +153.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +7400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +25.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +5933.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +10.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +217.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3081.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1154.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +295.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11175.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +242.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 108.6µg | 89% |
| Saturated fat | 11.659g | 0.086g | 53% |
| Selenium | 22.7µg | 0.3µg | 41% |
| Fats | 21g | 0.66g | 31% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.388mg | 0.044mg | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 0mg | 22% |
| Calories | 406kcal | 25kcal | 19% |
| Sodium | 467mg | 27mg | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 15mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.525g | 0.049g | 14% |
| Carbs | 45.8g | 3.65g | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.188mg | 0.305mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 0.086mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 160mg | 12% |
| Protein | 8.2g | 2.58g | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 206µg | 119µg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 52mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.861mg | 0.437mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 369mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 47mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2.03mg | 1.46mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.094g | 0.319g | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 1.6g | 4% |
| Choline | 38.8mg | 15.3mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.84mg | 0.43mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.75mg | 0.47mg | 3% |
| Folate | 88µg | 97µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.073mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 43.2g | 2.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 11.26g | 2.05g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.33mg | 0.321mg | 0% |
| 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 | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
43%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Croissant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arugula is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arugula is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arugula contains less Sodium (difference - 440mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arugula is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.573g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arugula is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)