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Croissant vs. Bockwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between croissant and bockwurst

  • Croissant is higher in selenium, folate, vitamin B1, and iron, yet bockwurst is higher in vitamin K, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and zinc.
  • Bockwurst covers your daily vitamin K needs 57% more than croissant.
  • Croissant contains 5 times more folate than bockwurst. While croissant contains 88µg of folate, bockwurst contains only 17µg.
  • The amount of sodium in croissant is lower.
  • The glycemic index of bockwurst is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Croissants, butter and Bockwurst, pork, veal, raw.

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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 11% 11% 10% 76% 27% 20% 45% 61% 43% 124%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 12% 24% 43% 33% 56% 72% 99% 22% 62%
Contains more IronIron +76.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +93%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +62.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +128.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +25%
Contains more ZincZinc +176%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +61%

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 0.67% 69% 17% 0% 97% 56% 41% 52% 13% 20% 4.5% 66% 21%
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 11% 5% 7.6% 0% 48% 54% 105% 53% 87% 108% 176% 13% 25%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1273.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +101%
Contains more FolateFolate +417.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +156.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +551.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +437.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3800%
Contains more CholineCholine +19.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.233mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.891mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
14% 26% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 14.03 g
Fats: 25.87 g
Carbs: 2.95 g
Water: 54.47 g
Other: 2.68 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1452.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +71.1%
Contains more FatsFats +23.2%
Contains more WaterWater +134.8%
Contains more OtherOther +48.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 30% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.659 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.094 g
40% 51% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.256 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.328 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -12%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +137.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +112.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Bockwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin K 1.8µg 70.2µg 57%
Tryptophan 0.099mg 153mg 55%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.86µg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.378mg 25%
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 5.616mg 21%
Selenium 22.7µg 11.3µg 21%
Vitamin A 206µg 15µg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 5.525g 13.138g 19%
Folate 88µg 17µg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.193mg 16%
Carbs 45.8g 2.95g 14%
Sodium 467mg 756mg 13%
Protein 8.2g 14.03g 12%
Zinc 0.75mg 2.07mg 12%
Iron 2.03mg 1.15mg 11%
Phosphorus 105mg 169mg 9%
Cholesterol 67mg 93mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 2.328g 8%
Manganese 0.33mg 0.171mg 7%
Fats 21g 25.87g 7%
Fiber 2.6g 1g 6%
Saturated fat 11.659g 10.256g 6%
Calories 406kcal 301kcal 5%
Potassium 118mg 270mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.84mg 0.38mg 3%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 3.2mg 3%
Copper 0.08mg 0.1mg 2%
Magnesium 16mg 26mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.233mg 1%
Choline 38.8mg 46.4mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 0.891mg 1%
Net carbs 43.2g 1.95g N/A
Calcium 37mg 41mg 0%
Sugar 11.26g 1.33g N/A
Threonine 0.284mg 0.613mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.365mg 0.677mg 0%
Leucine 0.623mg 1.107mg 0%
Lysine 0.329mg 1.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0.333mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.416mg 0.556mg 0%
Valine 0.41mg 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0.513mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 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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is better in case of low diet
Croissant Bockwurst
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
35%
Croissant
53%
Bockwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
44%
Bockwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 289mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.93g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.403g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Croissant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174987/nutrients
  2. Bockwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171619/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.