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Croissant vs. Coconut milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between croissant and coconut milk?

  • Croissant is richer in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B2, folate, and vitamin A, while coconut milk is higher in manganese and copper.
  • Coconut milk's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 47% higher.
  • Coconut milk has a higher glycemic index (97) than croissant (56).

We used Croissants, butter and Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water) types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 11% 10% 76% 27% 20% 45% 61% 43% 124%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 4.8% 23% 62% 89% 18% 43% 2% 119% 34%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +131.3%
Contains more IronIron +23.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +266.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +131.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +122.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +232.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +177.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~100mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 69% 17% 0% 97% 56% 41% 52% 13% 20% 4.5% 66% 21%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 9.3% 0% 3% 0% 6.5% 0% 14% 11% 7.6% 0% 0.25% 12% 4.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +460%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1392.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +187.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +370.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +75.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1700%
Contains more FolateFolate +450%
Contains more CholineCholine +356.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1300%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
2% 24% 6% 68%
Protein: 2.29 g
Fats: 23.84 g
Carbs: 5.54 g
Water: 67.62 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +258.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +726.7%
Contains more OtherOther +153.5%
Contains more FatsFats +13.5%
Contains more WaterWater +191.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 30% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.659 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.094 g
94% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 21.14 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.261 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -44.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +444.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +319.2%

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 milk
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Coconut milk DV% diff.
Saturated fat 11.659g 21.14g 43%
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.026mg 30%
Selenium 22.7µg 6.2µg 30%
Manganese 0.33mg 0.916mg 25%
Vitamin A 206µg 0µg 23%
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg 22%
Copper 0.08mg 0.266mg 21%
Sodium 467mg 15mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0mg 19%
Folate 88µg 16µg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 0.183mg 14%
Carbs 45.8g 5.54g 13%
Protein 8.2g 2.29g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 5.525g 1.014g 11%
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 0.76mg 9%
Calories 406kcal 230kcal 9%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Choline 38.8mg 8.5mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 0.261g 6%
Vitamin E 0.84mg 0.15mg 5%
Iron 2.03mg 1.64mg 5%
Magnesium 16mg 37mg 5%
Potassium 118mg 263mg 4%
Fats 21g 23.84g 4%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 2.8mg 3%
Fiber 2.6g 2.2g 2%
Calcium 37mg 16mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.033mg 2%
Zinc 0.75mg 0.67mg 1%
Phosphorus 105mg 100mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 43.2g 3.34g N/A
Sugar 11.26g 3.34g N/A
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.284mg 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.365mg 0.09mg 0%
Leucine 0.623mg 0.17mg 0%
Lysine 0.329mg 0.101mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0.043mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.416mg 0.116mg 0%
Valine 0.41mg 0.139mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0.053mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Croissant Coconut milk
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
35%
Croissant
5%
Coconut milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
42%
Coconut milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.481g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 452mg)
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.

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 milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170172/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.