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Croissant vs. Coleslaw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between croissant and coleslaw?

  • Croissant is richer in vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin A, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5, while coleslaw is higher in vitamin K and vitamin C.
  • Coleslaw's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 58% higher.
  • Coleslaw has 17 times less cholesterol than croissant. Croissant has 67mg of cholesterol, while coleslaw has 4mg.
  • Croissant has a higher glycemic index (56) than coleslaw (39).

We used Croissants, butter and Fast foods, coleslaw 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 5.7% 9% 11% 8.3% 5% 3.8% 8.6% 26% 13% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +23.3%
Contains more IronIron +822.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +433.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +435.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +425%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +223.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.5%
~equal in Potassium ~129mg

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 49% 9.3% 11% 0% 6.5% 4.6% 3.9% 15% 26% 1.3% 177% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +635.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1392.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1105%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +962.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1500%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +7200%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +93.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3838.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
10% 15% 73%
Protein: 0.95 g
Fats: 9.91 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 73.42 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +763.2%
Contains more FatsFats +111.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +207.6%
Contains more OtherOther +116.9%
Contains more WaterWater +216.5%

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
17% 28% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.599 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.348 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +106.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +388.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Coleslaw DV% diff.
Vitamin K 1.8µg 70.9µg 58%
Saturated fat 11.659g 1.599g 46%
Selenium 22.7µg 41%
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.026mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 5.348g 28%
Iron 2.03mg 0.22mg 23%
Folate 88µg 22%
Cholesterol 67mg 4mg 21%
Vitamin A 206µg 28µg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.02mg 17%
Fats 21g 9.91g 17%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 14.6mg 16%
Protein 8.2g 0.95g 15%
Calories 406kcal 153kcal 13%
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 0.206mg 12%
Phosphorus 105mg 20mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 0.246mg 12%
Sodium 467mg 203mg 11%
Carbs 45.8g 14.89g 10%
Manganese 0.33mg 0.102mg 10%
Choline 38.8mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 5.525g 2.671g 7%
Copper 0.08mg 0.015mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.01µg 6%
Zinc 0.75mg 0.14mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.112mg 4%
Fiber 2.6g 1.9g 3%
Vitamin E 0.84mg 0.54mg 2%
Fructose 1.44g 2%
Magnesium 16mg 8mg 2%
Calcium 37mg 30mg 1%
Net carbs 43.2g 12.99g N/A
Potassium 118mg 129mg 0%
Sugar 11.26g 12.19g N/A
Trans fat 0.037g N/A
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0%
Threonine 0.284mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.365mg 0%
Leucine 0.623mg 0%
Lysine 0.329mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.416mg 0%
Valine 0.41mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.979g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Croissant Coleslaw
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
23%
Coleslaw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
9%
Coleslaw

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.93g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw contains less Sodium (difference - 264mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Coleslaw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170300/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.