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Croissant vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between croissant and brunost

  • Croissant has more folate and iron; however, brunost is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, and vitamin B6.
  • Brunost covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 94% more than croissant.
  • Brunost has 18 times less folate than croissant. Croissant has 88µg of folate, while brunost has 5µg.
  • Croissant contains less saturated fat.
  • Croissant has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of croissant is 56, while the glycemic index of brunost is 27.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Croissants, butter and Cheese, gjetost.

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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 50% 120% 124% 20% 27% 31% 190% 78% 5.2% 79%
Contains more IronIron +290.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +725%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +56.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +337.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +981.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1094.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +52%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +322.9%
~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% 111% 0% 0% 79% 319% 15% 201% 63% 303% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +169.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1660%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +62.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +473.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +289.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +367.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1412.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
10% 30% 43% 13% 5%
Protein: 9.65 g
Fats: 29.51 g
Carbs: 42.65 g
Water: 13.44 g
Other: 4.75 g
Contains more WaterWater +72.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.7%
Contains more FatsFats +40.5%
Contains more OtherOther +163.9%
~equal in Carbs ~42.65g

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
68% 28% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.16 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.938 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -39.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +42.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Brunost DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 2.42µg 94%
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 1.382mg 88%
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 3.351mg 50%
Phosphorus 105mg 444mg 48%
Potassium 118mg 1409mg 38%
Calcium 37mg 400mg 36%
Saturated fat 11.659g 19.16g 34%
Folate 88µg 5µg 21%
Iron 2.03mg 0.52mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.271mg 16%
Selenium 22.7µg 14.5µg 15%
Vitamin A 206µg 334µg 14%
Fats 21g 29.51g 13%
Manganese 0.33mg 0.04mg 13%
Magnesium 16mg 70mg 13%
Fiber 2.6g 0g 10%
Cholesterol 67mg 94mg 9%
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 0.813mg 9%
Choline 38.8mg 7%
Sodium 467mg 600mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.84mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.315mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 5.525g 7.879g 6%
Zinc 0.75mg 1.14mg 4%
Calories 406kcal 466kcal 3%
Protein 8.2g 9.65g 3%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Carbs 45.8g 42.65g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 0.938g 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 43.2g 42.65g N/A
Sugar 11.26g N/A
Copper 0.08mg 0.08mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.135mg 0%
Threonine 0.284mg 0.393mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.365mg 0.519mg 0%
Leucine 0.623mg 0.992mg 0%
Lysine 0.329mg 0.814mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0.318mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.416mg 0.54mg 0%
Valine 0.41mg 0.765mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0.293mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Croissant Brunost
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
84%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 133mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.501g)
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brunost
Brunost is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Brunost - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171240/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.