Croissant vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between croissant and candy bar?
- Croissant is richer in selenium and vitamin B1, while candy bar is higher in vitamin B6, copper, manganese, vitamin B3, zinc, phosphorus, and magnesium.
- Candy bar's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 11765% higher.
- Candy bar has 5 times less selenium than croissant. Croissant has 22.7µg of selenium, while candy bar has 4.7µg.
- Candy bar is lower in saturated fat.
We used Croissants, butter and Candies, peanut bar types in this comparison.
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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 | +109.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +383% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +587.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +110.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +244.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +867.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +425.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +193.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +276.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +288% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +72.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +17.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +32% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +388.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +262.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +263693.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +1350% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +89% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +60.5% |
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Carbs
~47.4g
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -59.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +202.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +873.5% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 153mg | 11765% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.774mg | 77% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.094g | 10.65g | 64% |
| Manganese | 0.33mg | 1.243mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.188mg | 7.922mg | 36% |
| Selenium | 22.7µg | 4.7µg | 33% |
| Saturated fat | 11.659g | 4.678g | 32% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 308mg | 29% |
| Zinc | 0.75mg | 3.94mg | 29% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.525g | 16.721g | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.388mg | 0.1mg | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 206µg | 0µg | 23% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 110mg | 22% |
| Vitamin E | 0.84mg | 4.1mg | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 0mg | 22% |
| Fats | 21g | 33.7g | 20% |
| Protein | 8.2g | 15.5g | 15% |
| Sodium | 467mg | 156mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2.03mg | 0.97mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 407mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 0.14mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Calories | 406kcal | 522kcal | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 4.1g | 6% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 78mg | 4% |
| Folate | 88µg | 75µg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Choline | 38.8mg | 29.4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.861mg | 0.83mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 45.8g | 47.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.2g | 43.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 11.26g | 42.22g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0.149mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.284mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.365mg | 0.534mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.623mg | 0.986mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.329mg | 0.545mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.416mg | 0.787mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.41mg | 0.638mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0.385mg | 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%
2748%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
88%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Croissant is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.96g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 311mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Candy bar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.981g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)