Croissant vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between croissant and caramel
- Caramel has less selenium, vitamin B1, iron, folate, vitamin A, manganese, vitamin B3, and fiber than croissant.
- Croissant covers your daily need for saturated fat, 46% more than caramel.
- Caramel has less cholesterol.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Croissants, butter and Candies, caramels.
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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 | +1350% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +344.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +70.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2900% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1161.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +273% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +81.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47.5% |
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 AVitamin A | +1616.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +82.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +276.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1378.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +38.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +385% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +87.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +78.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +159.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +172.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +68.1% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +258.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +217.9% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 11.659g | 2.476g | 42% |
| Selenium | 22.7µg | 1.8µg | 38% |
| Iron | 2.03mg | 0.14mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.388mg | 0.103mg | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 206µg | 12µg | 22% |
| Folate | 88µg | 4µg | 21% |
| Fats | 21g | 8.1g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 7mg | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.094g | 3.478g | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.33mg | 0.011mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.188mg | 0.148mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 138mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 467mg | 245mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 45.8g | 77g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.525g | 1.542g | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 0g | 10% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.018mg | 7% |
| Protein | 8.2g | 4.6g | 7% |
| Choline | 38.8mg | 8mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.3µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.861mg | 0.62mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.84mg | 0.46mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.75mg | 0.44mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 214mg | 3% |
| Calories | 406kcal | 382kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 0.256mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 114mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.2g | 77g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 11.26g | 65.5g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 1.8µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.284mg | 0.192mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.365mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.623mg | 0.417mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.329mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.416mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.41mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0.115mg | 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%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Croissant is lower in Sugar (difference - 54.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 222mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.183g)
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.