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Croissant vs. Coconut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Croissant and Coconut

  • Croissant has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2, however, Coconut is higher in Manganese, Copper, and Fiber.
  • Coconut covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 90% more than Croissant.
  • Coconut has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Croissants, butter and Nuts, coconut meat, raw.

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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
2
:
8
Coconut
Coconut
Contains more Calcium +164.3%
Contains more Selenium +124.8%
Contains more Iron +19.7%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +201.7%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Zinc +46.7%
Contains more Copper +443.8%
Contains more Manganese +354.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 113
Croissant
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 77% 12% 45% 11% 61% 21% 27% 44% 124%
Coconut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 23% 49% 32% 3% 30% 145% 196% 56%
Contains more Calcium +164.3%
Contains more Selenium +124.8%
Contains more Iron +19.7%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +201.7%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Zinc +46.7%
Contains more Copper +443.8%
Contains more Manganese +354.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 113

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
:
1
Coconut
Coconut
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +487.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1105%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +305.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +187%
Contains more Folate +238.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +800%
Contains more Vitamin C +1550%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.054
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%
Coconut
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% 0% 11% 17% 5% 11% 18% 13% 20% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +487.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1105%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +305.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +187%
Contains more Folate +238.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +800%
Contains more Vitamin C +1550%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.054

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Croissant
Croissant
3
:
2
Coconut
Coconut
Contains more Protein +146.2%
Contains more Carbs +200.7%
Contains more Other +87.5%
Contains more Fats +59.5%
Contains more Water +102.5%
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
Coconut
3% 33% 15% 47%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 33.49 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 46.99 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more Protein +146.2%
Contains more Carbs +200.7%
Contains more Other +87.5%
Contains more Fats +59.5%
Contains more Water +102.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Croissant
Croissant
3
:
0
Coconut
Coconut
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +287.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +198.9%
Croissant
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.094 g
Coconut
94% 5%
Saturated Fat: 29.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.425 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.366 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +287.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +198.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Coconut Opinion
Net carbs 43.2g 6.23g Croissant
Protein 8.2g 3.33g Croissant
Fats 21g 33.49g Coconut
Carbs 45.8g 15.23g Croissant
Calories 406kcal 354kcal Croissant
Sugar 11.26g 6.23g Coconut
Fiber 2.6g 9g Coconut
Calcium 37mg 14mg Croissant
Iron 2.03mg 2.43mg Coconut
Magnesium 16mg 32mg Coconut
Phosphorus 105mg 113mg Coconut
Potassium 118mg 356mg Coconut
Sodium 467mg 20mg Coconut
Zinc 0.75mg 1.1mg Coconut
Copper 0.08mg 0.435mg Coconut
Manganese 0.33mg 1.5mg Coconut
Selenium 22.7µg 10.1µg Croissant
Vitamin A 744IU 0IU Croissant
Vitamin A RAE 206µg 0µg Croissant
Vitamin E 0.84mg 0.24mg Croissant
Vitamin C 0.2mg 3.3mg Coconut
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.066mg Croissant
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.02mg Croissant
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 0.54mg Croissant
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 0.3mg Croissant
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.054mg Croissant
Folate 88µg 26µg Croissant
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Croissant
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0.2µg Croissant
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.039mg Croissant
Threonine 0.284mg 0.121mg Croissant
Isoleucine 0.365mg 0.131mg Croissant
Leucine 0.623mg 0.247mg Croissant
Lysine 0.329mg 0.147mg Croissant
Methionine 0.175mg 0.062mg Croissant
Phenylalanine 0.416mg 0.169mg Croissant
Valine 0.41mg 0.202mg Croissant
Histidine 0.187mg 0.077mg Croissant
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg Coconut
Saturated Fat 11.659g 29.698g Croissant
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Croissant
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Croissant
Monounsaturated Fat 5.525g 1.425g Croissant
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 0.366g Croissant

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Croissant Coconut
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
8%
Coconut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
63%
Coconut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut
Coconut is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut
Coconut contains less Sodium (difference - 447mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut
Coconut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut
Coconut 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. Coconut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170169/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.