Croissant vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between croissant and basil
- Croissant has more selenium and vitamin B1; however, basil is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, copper, and vitamin C.
- Basil covers your daily need for vitamin K, 344% more than croissant.
- The glycemic index of basil is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Croissants, butter and Basil, fresh.
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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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +87.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +7466.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +378.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +150% |
| Contains more IronIron | +56.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +381.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +247.9% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +1041.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +217.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +142.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +312% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +29.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +240.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +8900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +28.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +167.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +22944.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +160.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3181.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1628.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +296.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6178.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +181.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.6% |
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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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 414.8µg | 344% |
| Saturated fat | 11.659g | 0.041g | 53% |
| Selenium | 22.7µg | 0.3µg | 41% |
| Manganese | 0.33mg | 1.148mg | 36% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.385mg | 34% |
| Fats | 21g | 0.64g | 31% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.388mg | 0.034mg | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 0mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 467mg | 4mg | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 18mg | 20% |
| Calories | 406kcal | 23kcal | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.525g | 0.088g | 14% |
| Carbs | 45.8g | 2.65g | 14% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 177mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2.03mg | 3.17mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.861mg | 0.209mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 0.076mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 64mg | 11% |
| Protein | 8.2g | 3.15g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.188mg | 0.902mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 56mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.155mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 206µg | 264µg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.094g | 0.389g | 5% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 295mg | 5% |
| Folate | 88µg | 68µg | 5% |
| Choline | 38.8mg | 11.4mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 1.6g | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.75mg | 0.81mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 43.2g | 1.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 11.26g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.84mg | 0.8mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.284mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.365mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.623mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.329mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.416mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.41mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g | 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
35%
104%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
57%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 463mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.618g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil is relatively richer in minerals