Croissant vs Danish pastry - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Croissant and Danish pastry
- Croissant is richer than Danish pastry in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Folate, Selenium, and Fiber.
- Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Croissant is 24% higher.
- Croissant contains 6 times more Vitamin A RAE than Danish pastry. Croissant contains 206µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Danish pastry contains 35µg.
- Danish pastry contains less Cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Croissants, butter and Danish pastry, cheese.
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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Iron
+12.8%
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Potassium
+20.4%
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Sodium
-10.7%
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Copper
+11.3%
Equal in Calcium - 35
Equal in Magnesium - 15
Equal in Phosphorus - 108
Equal in Zinc - 0.7
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Iron
+12.8%
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Potassium
+20.4%
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Sodium
-10.7%
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Copper
+11.3%
Equal in Calcium - 35
Equal in Magnesium - 15
Equal in Phosphorus - 108
Equal in Zinc - 0.7
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin A
+481.3%
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Vitamin E
+140%
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Vitamin C
+100%
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Vitamin B1
+104.2%
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Vitamin B5
+183.2%
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Vitamin B6
+45%
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Folate
+46.7%
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Vitamin B12
+25%
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Vitamin K
+283.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.26
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2
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Vitamin A
+481.3%
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Vitamin E
+140%
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Vitamin C
+100%
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Vitamin B1
+104.2%
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Vitamin B5
+183.2%
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Vitamin B6
+45%
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Folate
+46.7%
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Vitamin B12
+25%
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Vitamin K
+283.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.26
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 43.2g | 36.2g |
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| Protein | 8.2g | 8g |
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| Fats | 21g | 21.9g |
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| Carbs | 45.8g | 37.2g |
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| Calories | 406kcal | 374kcal |
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| Sugar | 11.26g | 6.95g |
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| Fiber | 2.6g | 1g |
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| Calcium | 37mg | 35mg |
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| Iron | 2.03mg | 1.8mg |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 15mg |
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| Phosphorus | 105mg | 108mg |
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| Potassium | 118mg | 98mg |
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| Sodium | 467mg | 417mg |
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| Zinc | 0.75mg | 0.7mg |
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.089mg |
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| Vitamin A | 744IU | 128IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.84mg | 0.35mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0µg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.388mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.188mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.861mg | 0.304mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.04mg |
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| Folate | 88µg | 60µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 6.9µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0.089mg |
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| Threonine | 0.284mg | 0.293mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.365mg | 0.371mg |
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| Leucine | 0.623mg | 0.644mg |
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| Lysine | 0.329mg | 0.43mg |
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| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.174mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.416mg | 0.402mg |
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| Valine | 0.41mg | 0.412mg |
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| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0.205mg |
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| Cholesterol | 67mg | 23mg |
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| Trans Fat | g | g | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.659g | 6.794g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.525g | 11.313g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.094g | 2.575g |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
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23
Mineral Summary Score
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Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
49%
48%
Carbohydrates
46%
37%
Fats
97%
101%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Danish pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Danish pastry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.865g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Croissant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)