Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Croissant vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

The main differences between croissant and cauliflower

  • Croissant is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin A, and vitamin B2, yet cauliflower is richer in vitamin C and vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for croissant is 58% higher.

Food types used in this article are Croissants, butter and Cauliflower, raw.

Infographic

Croissant vs Cauliflower infographic
Infographic link

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% 6.6% 26% 16% 13% 7.4% 19% 3.9% 20% 3.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +68.2%
Contains more IronIron +383.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +105.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +177.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +138.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +112.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3683.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +153.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~15mg

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 161% 0% 1.6% 0% 13% 14% 9.5% 40% 42% 0% 39% 43% 24%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +950%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +676%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +301.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +331.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +24000%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +217.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +761.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +14.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +327.1%
Contains more FatsFats +7400%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +821.5%
Contains more OtherOther +136.8%
Contains more WaterWater +296.9%

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
67% 17% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.031 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +16150%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3429%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Cauliflower DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0.2mg 48.2mg 53%
Saturated fat 11.659g 0.13g 52%
Selenium 22.7µg 0.6µg 40%
Fats 21g 0.28g 32%
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.05mg 28%
Vitamin A 206µg 0µg 23%
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg 22%
Iron 2.03mg 0.42mg 20%
Calories 406kcal 25kcal 19%
Sodium 467mg 30mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 5.525g 0.034g 14%
Carbs 45.8g 4.97g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.06mg 14%
Protein 8.2g 1.92g 13%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 15.5µg 11%
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 0.507mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.184mg 10%
Phosphorus 105mg 44mg 9%
Manganese 0.33mg 0.155mg 8%
Folate 88µg 57µg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 0.031g 7%
Vitamin E 0.84mg 0.08mg 5%
Copper 0.08mg 0.039mg 5%
Potassium 118mg 299mg 5%
Zinc 0.75mg 0.27mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 0.667mg 4%
Fiber 2.6g 2g 2%
Calcium 37mg 22mg 2%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Choline 38.8mg 44.3mg 1%
Net carbs 43.2g 2.97g N/A
Magnesium 16mg 15mg 0%
Sugar 11.26g 1.91g N/A
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.284mg 0.076mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.365mg 0.071mg 0%
Leucine 0.623mg 0.106mg 0%
Lysine 0.329mg 0.217mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.416mg 0.065mg 0%
Valine 0.41mg 0.125mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0.056mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Croissant Cauliflower
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
13%
Cauliflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower contains less Sodium (difference - 437mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.529g)

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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.