Croissant vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between croissant and chocolate
- Croissant has more selenium and vitamin B1, while chocolate has more copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, and fiber.
- Chocolate's daily need coverage for copper is 105% higher.
- Chocolate contains 19 times less sodium than croissant. Croissant contains 467mg of sodium, while chocolate contains 24mg.
- Chocolate has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chocolate is 23, while the glycemic index of croissant is 56.
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.
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +656.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +812.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +51.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +373.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +295.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1185% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +168% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +96.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +10200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +55.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1452% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +382% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +201.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +189.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +38.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +43.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +350% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +68% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2291.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +49% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +33.6% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -37% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +72.7% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~1.092g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 1.028mg | 105% |
| Iron | 2.03mg | 8.02mg | 75% |
| Manganese | 0.33mg | 1.419mg | 47% |
| Selenium | 22.7µg | 3µg | 36% |
| Saturated fat | 11.659g | 18.519g | 31% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 146mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.388mg | 0.025mg | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 206µg | 2µg | 23% |
| Folate | 88µg | 22% | |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 8mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 467mg | 24mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 7g | 18% |
| Fats | 21g | 31.28g | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 0.05mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 206mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 559mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 0.75mg | 2.01mg | 11% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 43mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.861mg | 0.297mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.525g | 9.54g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.188mg | 0.725mg | 9% |
| Protein | 8.2g | 4.88g | 7% |
| Choline | 38.8mg | 7% | |
| Calories | 406kcal | 546kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 8.1µg | 5% |
| Carbs | 45.8g | 61.17g | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.23µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.84mg | 0.54mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 56mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.042mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Net carbs | 43.2g | 54.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 11.26g | 47.9g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.094g | 1.092g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.284mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.365mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.623mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.329mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.416mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.41mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Croissant is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.64g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Croissant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.86g)
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 443mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals