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Croissant vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between croissant and bratwurst

  • Croissant has more folate, selenium, vitamin A, iron, and manganese, while bratwurst has more vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B6.
  • Bratwurst's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 105% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in bratwurst is lower.
  • Bratwurst has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of bratwurst is 28, while the glycemic index of croissant is 56.

The food types used in this comparison are Croissants, butter and Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked.

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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 11% 2.1% 25% 38% 27% 67% 56% 111% 5.3% 77%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +428.6%
Contains more IronIron +103%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +704.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +61%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +139.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +229.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~15mg
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 95% 49% 58% 41% 46% 334% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +24.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2100%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +244.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1568.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.38mg

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
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2190%
Contains more ProteinProtein +48.8%
Contains more FatsFats +25.4%
Contains more WaterWater +144.2%
Contains more OtherOther +56.1%

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
39% 51% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.08 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.58 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -47.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +44.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +44.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Bratwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 2.67µg 105%
Saturated fat 11.659g 6.08g 25%
Vitamin A 206µg 0µg 23%
Folate 88µg 4µg 21%
Sodium 467mg 848mg 17%
Selenium 22.7µg 14.1µg 16%
Zinc 0.75mg 2.47mg 16%
Carbs 45.8g 2g 15%
Iron 2.03mg 1mg 13%
Manganese 0.33mg 0.041mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.2mg 11%
Fiber 2.6g 0g 10%
Fats 21g 26.34g 8%
Protein 8.2g 12.2g 8%
Choline 38.8mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 5.525g 8g 6%
Vitamin E 0.84mg 6%
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 3.11mg 6%
Potassium 118mg 283mg 5%
Calories 406kcal 297kcal 5%
Phosphorus 105mg 130mg 4%
Cholesterol 67mg 78mg 4%
Calcium 37mg 7mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 1.58g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 0.69mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.213mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.38mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 43.2g 2g N/A
Magnesium 16mg 15mg 0%
Sugar 11.26g 0g N/A
Copper 0.08mg 0.08mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.107mg 0%
Threonine 0.284mg 0.465mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.365mg 0.485mg 0%
Leucine 0.623mg 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 0.329mg 0.903mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0.364mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.416mg 0.405mg 0%
Valine 0.41mg 0.464mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0.395mg 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 Bratwurst
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
48%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 381mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.579g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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. Bratwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172956/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.