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Croissant vs. Condensed milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between croissant and condensed milk

  • Croissant is richer in vitamin B1, iron, folate, selenium, and manganese, yet condensed milk is richer in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for croissant is 31% higher.
  • Croissant contains 55 times more manganese than condensed milk. Croissant contains 0.33mg of manganese, while condensed milk contains 0.006mg.
  • Condensed milk contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Croissants, butter and Milk, canned, condensed, sweetened.

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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 19% 85% 33% 7.1% 5% 26% 108% 17% 0.78% 81%
Contains more IronIron +968.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +433.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5400%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +53.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +62.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +667.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +214.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +141%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.8%

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.
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 8.7% 25% 3.2% 3% 23% 96% 3.9% 45% 12% 55% 1.5% 8.3% 49%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +178.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +425%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +331.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +941.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +200%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1200%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +72.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +175%
Contains more CholineCholine +129.6%

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
8% 9% 54% 27% 2%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 8.7 g
Carbs: 54.4 g
Water: 27.16 g
Other: 1.83 g
Contains more FatsFats +141.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.8%
Contains more WaterWater +17.1%
~equal in Protein ~7.91g
~equal in Other ~1.83g

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
66% 29% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.486 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.427 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.337 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +127.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +224.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -52.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Condensed milk DV% diff.
Saturated fat 11.659g 5.486g 28%
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.09mg 25%
Calcium 37mg 284mg 25%
Iron 2.03mg 0.19mg 23%
Phosphorus 105mg 253mg 21%
Folate 88µg 11µg 19%
Fats 21g 8.7g 19%
Vitamin A 206µg 74µg 15%
Sodium 467mg 127mg 15%
Manganese 0.33mg 0.006mg 14%
Selenium 22.7µg 14.8µg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.416mg 13%
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 0.21mg 12%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.44µg 12%
Cholesterol 67mg 34mg 11%
Fiber 2.6g 0g 10%
Choline 38.8mg 89.1mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 5.525g 2.427g 8%
Copper 0.08mg 0.015mg 7%
Potassium 118mg 371mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 0.337g 5%
Vitamin E 0.84mg 0.16mg 5%
Calories 406kcal 321kcal 4%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 2.6mg 3%
Carbs 45.8g 54.4g 3%
Magnesium 16mg 26mg 2%
Zinc 0.75mg 0.94mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 0.75mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU 1%
Protein 8.2g 7.91g 1%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0.6µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.051mg 1%
Net carbs 43.2g 54.4g N/A
Sugar 11.26g 54.4g N/A
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.112mg 0%
Threonine 0.284mg 0.357mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.365mg 0.479mg 0%
Leucine 0.623mg 0.775mg 0%
Lysine 0.329mg 0.627mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0.198mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.416mg 0.382mg 0%
Valine 0.41mg 0.529mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0.214mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Croissant Condensed 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
26%
Condensed milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
38%
Condensed milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk contains less Sodium (difference - 340mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.173g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Condensed milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171275/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.