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Croissant vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Croissant and Chorizo different?

  • Croissant has more Vitamin A RAE, Folate, and Manganese, however, Chorizo is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Chorizo covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 77% more than Croissant.
  • Croissant contains less Saturated Fat.

Croissants, butter and Chorizo, pork and beef 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
5
:
4
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Calcium +362.5%
Contains more Iron +27.7%
Contains less Sodium -62.2%
Contains more Manganese +725%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.9%
Contains more Potassium +237.3%
Contains more Zinc +354.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.08
Equal in Selenium - 21.1
Croissant
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 77% 12% 45% 11% 61% 21% 27% 44% 124%
Chorizo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains more Calcium +362.5%
Contains more Iron +27.7%
Contains less Sodium -62.2%
Contains more Manganese +725%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.9%
Contains more Potassium +237.3%
Contains more Zinc +354.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.08
Equal in Selenium - 21.1

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
5
:
7
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +281.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +4300%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +134.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +813.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1150%
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%
Chorizo
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 45% 0% 158% 70% 97% 68% 123% 2% 251% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +281.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +4300%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +134.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +813.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Croissant
Croissant
1
:
4
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Carbs +2362.4%
Contains more Protein +193.9%
Contains more Fats +82.2%
Contains more Water +37.3%
Contains more Other +117.8%
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
Chorizo
24% 38% 2% 32% 4%
Protein: 24.1 g
Fats: 38.27 g
Carbs: 1.86 g
Water: 31.85 g
Other: 3.92 g
Contains more Carbs +2362.4%
Contains more Protein +193.9%
Contains more Fats +82.2%
Contains more Water +37.3%
Contains more Other +117.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Croissant
Croissant
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2
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +233%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +216.3%
Croissant
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.094 g
Chorizo
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +233%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +216.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 43.2g 1.86g Croissant
Protein 8.2g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 21g 38.27g Chorizo
Carbs 45.8g 1.86g Croissant
Calories 406kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Sugar 11.26g 0g Chorizo
Fiber 2.6g 0g Croissant
Calcium 37mg 8mg Croissant
Iron 2.03mg 1.59mg Croissant
Magnesium 16mg 18mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 105mg 150mg Chorizo
Potassium 118mg 398mg Chorizo
Sodium 467mg 1235mg Croissant
Zinc 0.75mg 3.41mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg 0.08mg
Manganese 0.33mg 0.04mg Croissant
Selenium 22.7µg 21.1µg Croissant
Vitamin A 744IU 0IU Croissant
Vitamin A RAE 206µg 0µg Croissant
Vitamin E 0.84mg 0.22mg Croissant
Vitamin D 0IU 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 0µg 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Croissant
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Folate 88µg 2µg Croissant
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.8µg 1.6µg Croissant
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 0.284mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 0.365mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 0.623mg 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 0.329mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.175mg 0.47mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 0.416mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 0.41mg 0.914mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.187mg 0.721mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 67mg 88mg Croissant
Saturated Fat 11.659g 14.38g Croissant
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Croissant
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Croissant
Monounsaturated Fat 5.525g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 3.46g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Croissant Chorizo
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
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 768mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.721g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/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.