Croissant vs. Brotwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between croissant and brotwurst
- Croissant is richer in folate, vitamin B5, vitamin A, manganese, iron, vitamin B1, and fiber, yet brotwurst is richer in vitamin B12 and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for brotwurst is 79% higher.
- Croissant contains less sodium.
Food types used in this article are Croissants, butter and Brotwurst, pork, beef, link.
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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 | +97.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -58% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +725% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +33.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +29.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +138.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +180% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.6% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +211.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +55.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1335% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1660% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +50.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +124.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1181.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1436.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +74.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +32.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +121.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +101.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -14.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +141.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +158.7% |
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 Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 2.05µg | 79% |
| Sodium | 467mg | 1112mg | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 206µg | 0µg | 23% |
| Folate | 88µg | 5µg | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.525g | 13.34g | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.861mg | 0.06mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 45.8g | 2.98g | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.33mg | 0.04mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2.03mg | 1.03mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.388mg | 0.25mg | 12% |
| Protein | 8.2g | 14.3g | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.094g | 2.83g | 12% |
| Zinc | 0.75mg | 2.1mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 22.7µg | 17µg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 0g | 10% |
| Fats | 21g | 27.8g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 11.659g | 9.93g | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.188mg | 3.3mg | 7% |
| Choline | 38.8mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.13mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 281mg | 5% |
| Calories | 406kcal | 323kcal | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 134mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.84mg | 0.27mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.3µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 11IU | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 0.23mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 63mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 48mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.2g | 2.98g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 11.26g | 2.98g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.284mg | 0.6mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.365mg | 0.61mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.623mg | 1.08mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.329mg | 1.14mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.416mg | 0.54mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.41mg | 0.68mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0.44mg | 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
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 645mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brotwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brotwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.28g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brotwurst is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.729g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brotwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.