Croissant vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between croissant and chocolate brownie
- Croissant has more vitamin B1, selenium, folate, vitamin B5, and vitamin B3; however, chocolate brownie is higher in copper, manganese, and magnesium.
- Chocolate brownie covers your daily need for copper, 34% more than croissant.
- Croissant has 3 times more folate than chocolate brownie. While croissant has 88µg of folate, chocolate brownie has only 29µg.
- Chocolate brownie has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of croissant is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Croissants, butter and Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe.
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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 | +97.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +231.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +54.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +49.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +385% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +29.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -26.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +77.9% |
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 AVitamin A | +17% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +175.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +26.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +122.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +162.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +203.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +62.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.2 g
Fats:
21 g
Carbs:
45.8 g
Water:
23.2 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
6.2 g
Fats:
29.1 g
Carbs:
50.2 g
Water:
12.6 g
Other:
1.9 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +32.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +84.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +38.6% |
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Carbs
~50.2g
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Other
~1.9g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.659 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.094 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.319 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
9.412 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -37.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +96.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +760.3% |
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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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.094g | 9.412g | 55% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.388mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.388mg | 0.141mg | 21% |
| Selenium | 22.7µg | 11.5µg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 11.659g | 7.319g | 20% |
| Folate | 88µg | 29µg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.525g | 10.839g | 13% |
| Fats | 21g | 29.1g | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.33mg | 0.587mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.861mg | 0.328mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 10% | |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 53mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.188mg | 0.982mg | 8% |
| Choline | 38.8mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.84mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 467mg | 343mg | 5% |
| Protein | 8.2g | 6.2g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 132mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 0.19mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.094mg | 3% |
| Calories | 406kcal | 466kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 206µg | 176µg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 73mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.75mg | 0.97mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2.03mg | 1.84mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 176mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 37mg | 57mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 45.8g | 50.2g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.2g | 50.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 11.26g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.16µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.284mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.365mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.623mg | 0.447mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.329mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.416mg | 0.298mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.41mg | 0.323mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0.136mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0.006g | 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
35%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Croissant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate brownie contains less Sodium (difference - 124mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate brownie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate brownie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate brownie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)