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Croissant vs. Club sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Croissant and Club sandwich

  • Croissant has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Iron, however, Club sandwich is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12.
  • Croissant covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 43% more than Club sandwich.
  • Club sandwich has 6 times less Vitamin A RAE than Croissant. Croissant has 206µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Club sandwich has 35µg.
  • Club sandwich contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Croissants, butter and Fast foods, grilled chicken, bacon and tomato club sandwich, with cheese, lettuce, and mayonnaise.

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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 Iron +48.2%
Contains less Sodium -25.9%
Contains more Calcium +156.8%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +104.8%
Contains more Potassium +91.5%
Contains more Zinc +78.7%
Contains more Copper +11.3%
Equal in Selenium - 24.8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 77% 12% 45% 11% 61% 21% 27% 44% 124%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 29% 52% 23% 93% 20% 83% 37% 30% 0% 136%
Contains more Iron +48.2%
Contains less Sodium -25.9%
Contains more Calcium +156.8%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +104.8%
Contains more Potassium +91.5%
Contains more Zinc +78.7%
Contains more Copper +11.3%
Equal in Selenium - 24.8

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +107.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.6%
Contains more Folate +183.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +154.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +410.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +193.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +383.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.826
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 13% 3% 15% 43% 43% 105% 50% 69% 24% 59% 22%
Contains more Vitamin A +107.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.6%
Contains more Folate +183.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +154.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +410.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +193.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +383.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.826

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +160.9%
Contains more Carbs +130.5%
Contains more Protein +109.6%
Contains more Water +126.4%
Contains more Other +31.7%
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
17% 8% 20% 53% 2%
Protein: 17.19 g
Fats: 8.05 g
Carbs: 19.87 g
Water: 52.52 g
Other: 2.37 g
Contains more Fats +160.9%
Contains more Carbs +130.5%
Contains more Protein +109.6%
Contains more Water +126.4%
Contains more Other +31.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71.8%
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.094 g
39% 37% 24%
Saturated Fat: 3.109 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.949 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.88 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Club sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 43.2g 18.67g Croissant
Protein 8.2g 17.19g Club sandwich
Fats 21g 8.05g Croissant
Carbs 45.8g 19.87g Croissant
Calories 406kcal 220kcal Croissant
Sugar 11.26g 4.68g Club sandwich
Fiber 2.6g 1.2g Croissant
Calcium 37mg 95mg Club sandwich
Iron 2.03mg 1.37mg Croissant
Magnesium 16mg 32mg Club sandwich
Phosphorus 105mg 215mg Club sandwich
Potassium 118mg 226mg Club sandwich
Sodium 467mg 630mg Croissant
Zinc 0.75mg 1.34mg Club sandwich
Copper 0.08mg 0.089mg Club sandwich
Manganese 0.33mg Croissant
Selenium 22.7µg 24.8µg Club sandwich
Vitamin A 744IU 359IU Croissant
Vitamin A RAE 206µg 35µg Croissant
Vitamin E 0.84mg 0.61mg Croissant
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU Club sandwich
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Club sandwich
Vitamin C 0.2mg 4.4mg Club sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.172mg Croissant
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.186mg Croissant
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 5.575mg Club sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 0.826mg Croissant
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.296mg Club sandwich
Folate 88µg 31µg Croissant
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.47µg Club sandwich
Vitamin K 1.8µg 8.7µg Club sandwich
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 46mg Club sandwich
Trans Fat 0.071g Croissant
Saturated Fat 11.659g 3.109g Club sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.007g Club sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.004g Club sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Club sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 5.525g 2.949g Croissant
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 1.88g Club sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Croissant Club sandwich
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
39%
Club sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
50%
Club sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 163mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.58g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Club sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170752/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.