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Croissant vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are croissant and chinook salmon different?

  • Croissant is higher in vitamin B1 and iron; however, chinook salmon is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for chinook salmon is 113% higher.
  • Croissant contains 9 times more vitamin B1 than chinook salmon. While croissant contains 0.388mg of vitamin B1, chinook salmon contains only 0.044mg.
  • Chinook salmon has less sodium.
  • Chinook salmon has a lower glycemic index (0) than croissant (56).

Croissants, butter and Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat are the varieties 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.
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 87% 8.4% 45% 34% 18% 15% 159% 7.8% 2.5% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +32.1%
Contains more IronIron +123.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +50.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1636.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +662.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +328%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +253.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +106.2%

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 14% 50% 0% 0% 11% 36% 188% 52% 107% 359% 0% 26% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +781.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +151.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1950%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +359.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +696.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1693.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.865mg

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
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more FatsFats +57%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-138.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +213.7%
Contains more WaterWater +182.8%

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
28% 49% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.214 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.662 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +143.3%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~5.742g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Chinook salmon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 2.87µg 113%
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 10.045mg 49%
Selenium 22.7µg 46.8µg 44%
Phosphorus 105mg 371mg 38%
Saturated fat 11.659g 3.214g 38%
Protein 8.2g 25.72g 35%
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.462mg 31%
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.044mg 29%
Magnesium 16mg 122mg 25%
Sodium 467mg 60mg 18%
Carbs 45.8g 0g 15%
Manganese 0.33mg 0.019mg 14%
Iron 2.03mg 0.91mg 14%
Folate 88µg 35µg 13%
Fats 21g 13.38g 12%
Potassium 118mg 505mg 11%
Fiber 2.6g 0g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 2.662g 10%
Calories 406kcal 231kcal 9%
Choline 38.8mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.154mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.84mg 6%
Vitamin A 206µg 149µg 6%
Cholesterol 67mg 85mg 6%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 4.1mg 4%
Copper 0.08mg 0.053mg 3%
Zinc 0.75mg 0.56mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Calcium 37mg 28mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 5.525g 5.742g 1%
Net carbs 43.2g 0g N/A
Sugar 11.26g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 0.865mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.288mg 0%
Threonine 0.284mg 1.127mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.365mg 1.185mg 0%
Leucine 0.623mg 2.09mg 0%
Lysine 0.329mg 2.362mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0.761mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.416mg 1.004mg 0%
Valine 0.41mg 1.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0.757mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 1.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.727g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.296g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Croissant Chinook salmon
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
65%
Chinook salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
63%
Chinook salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 407mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.445g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/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.