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Croissant vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Croissant and Chocolate

  • Croissant has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin A RAE, while Chocolate has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, and Magnesium.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for Copper is 105% higher.
  • Chocolate contains 103 times less Vitamin A RAE than Croissant. Croissant contains 206µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Chocolate contains 2µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Chocolate is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Croissants, butter and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.

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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
1
:
9
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains more Selenium +656.7%
Contains more Calcium +51.4%
Contains more Iron +295.1%
Contains more Magnesium +812.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.2%
Contains more Potassium +373.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Zinc +168%
Contains more Copper +1185%
Contains more Manganese +330%
Croissant
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 77% 12% 45% 11% 61% 21% 27% 44% 124%
Chocolate
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Contains more Selenium +656.7%
Contains more Calcium +51.4%
Contains more Iron +295.1%
Contains more Magnesium +812.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.2%
Contains more Potassium +373.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Zinc +168%
Contains more Copper +1185%
Contains more Manganese +330%

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
10
:
2
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains more Vitamin A +1388%
Contains more Vitamin E +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1452%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +382%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +201.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +189.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +350%
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%
Chocolate
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Contains more Vitamin A +1388%
Contains more Vitamin E +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1452%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +382%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +201.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +189.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +350%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Croissant
Croissant
3
:
2
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains more Protein +68%
Contains more Water +2291.8%
Contains more Fats +49%
Contains more Carbs +33.6%
Equal in Other - 1.7
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
Chocolate
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Protein +68%
Contains more Water +2291.8%
Contains more Fats +49%
Contains more Carbs +33.6%
Equal in Other - 1.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Croissant
Croissant
2
:
1
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains less Saturated Fat -37%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +72.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.092
Croissant
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.094 g
Chocolate
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -37%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +72.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.092

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 43.2g 54.17g Chocolate
Protein 8.2g 4.88g Croissant
Fats 21g 31.28g Chocolate
Carbs 45.8g 61.17g Chocolate
Calories 406kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Sugar 11.26g 47.9g Croissant
Fiber 2.6g 7g Chocolate
Calcium 37mg 56mg Chocolate
Iron 2.03mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Magnesium 16mg 146mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 105mg 206mg Chocolate
Potassium 118mg 559mg Chocolate
Sodium 467mg 24mg Chocolate
Zinc 0.75mg 2.01mg Chocolate
Copper 0.08mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Manganese 0.33mg 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 22.7µg 3µg Croissant
Vitamin A 744IU 50IU Croissant
Vitamin A RAE 206µg 2µg Croissant
Vitamin E 0.84mg 0.54mg Croissant
Vitamin C 0.2mg Croissant
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.025mg Croissant
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.05mg Croissant
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 0.725mg Croissant
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 0.297mg Croissant
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.042mg Croissant
Folate 88µg Croissant
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.23µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 1.8µg 8.1µg Chocolate
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 8mg Chocolate
Trans Fat 0.112g Croissant
Saturated Fat 11.659g 18.519g Croissant
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Croissant
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.001g Croissant
Monounsaturated Fat 5.525g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 1.092g Croissant
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Croissant Chocolate
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
10%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.64g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.86g)
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 443mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.