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Croissant vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Croissant and Chinese broccoli different?

  • Croissant has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Chinese broccoli is richer in Vitamin K, and Vitamin C.
  • Chinese broccoli covers your daily need of Vitamin K 69% more than Croissant.

Croissants, butter and Broccoli, chinese, cooked types were used in this article.

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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.
Croissant
Croissant
6
:
4
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli
Contains more Iron +262.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +156.1%
Contains more Zinc +92.3%
Contains more Copper +31.1%
Contains more Manganese +25%
Contains more Selenium +1646.2%
Contains more Calcium +170.3%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Potassium +121.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Croissant
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 77% 12% 45% 11% 61% 21% 27% 44% 124%
Chinese broccoli
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 22% 13% 18% 24% 1% 11% 21% 35% 8%
Contains more Iron +262.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +156.1%
Contains more Zinc +92.3%
Contains more Copper +31.1%
Contains more Manganese +25%
Contains more Selenium +1646.2%
Contains more Calcium +170.3%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Potassium +121.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%

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.
Croissant
Croissant
6
:
5
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli
Contains more Vitamin E +75%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +308.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +400.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +441.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +120.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +14000%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.7%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +4611.1%
Croissant
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 45% 17% 0% 1% 97% 56% 42% 52% 14% 66% 20% 5%
Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 99% 10% 0% 94% 24% 34% 9% 10% 17% 75% 0% 212%
Contains more Vitamin E +75%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +308.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +400.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +441.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +120.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +14000%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.7%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +4611.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Croissant
Croissant
4
:
1
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli
Contains more Protein +619.3%
Contains more Fats +2816.7%
Contains more Carbs +1102.1%
Contains more Other +127.8%
Contains more Water +303.2%
Croissant
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
Chinese broccoli
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more Protein +619.3%
Contains more Fats +2816.7%
Contains more Carbs +1102.1%
Contains more Other +127.8%
Contains more Water +303.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Croissant
Croissant
2
:
1
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10950%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +231.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Croissant
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.094 g
Chinese broccoli
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10950%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +231.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Chinese broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 43.2g 1.31g Croissant
Protein 8.2g 1.14g Croissant
Fats 21g 0.72g Croissant
Carbs 45.8g 3.81g Croissant
Calories 406kcal 22kcal Croissant
Sugar 11.26g 0.84g Chinese broccoli
Fiber 2.6g 2.5g Croissant
Calcium 37mg 100mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 2.03mg 0.56mg Croissant
Magnesium 16mg 18mg Chinese broccoli
Phosphorus 105mg 41mg Croissant
Potassium 118mg 261mg Chinese broccoli
Sodium 467mg 7mg Chinese broccoli
Zinc 0.75mg 0.39mg Croissant
Copper 0.08mg 0.061mg Croissant
Manganese 0.33mg 0.264mg Croissant
Selenium 22.7µg 1.3µg Croissant
Vitamin A 744IU 1638IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 206µg 82µg Croissant
Vitamin E 0.84mg 0.48mg Croissant
Vitamin C 0.2mg 28.2mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.095mg Croissant
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.146mg Croissant
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 0.437mg Croissant
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 0.159mg Croissant
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.07mg Chinese broccoli
Folate 88µg 99µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Croissant
Vitamin K 1.8µg 84.8µg Chinese broccoli
Tryptophan 0.099mg Croissant
Threonine 0.284mg Croissant
Isoleucine 0.365mg Croissant
Leucine 0.623mg Croissant
Lysine 0.329mg Croissant
Methionine 0.175mg Croissant
Phenylalanine 0.416mg Croissant
Valine 0.41mg Croissant
Histidine 0.187mg Croissant
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg Chinese broccoli
Saturated Fat 11.659g 0.11g Chinese broccoli
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Croissant
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Croissant
Monounsaturated Fat 5.525g 0.05g Croissant
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 0.33g Croissant

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Croissant Chinese broccoli
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
34%
Croissant
48%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 460mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.549g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.