Croissant vs. Eggnog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between croissant and eggnog?
- Croissant is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, iron, folate, manganese, vitamin B3, and vitamin A, while eggnog is higher in vitamin B12.
- Croissant's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 45% higher.
- Eggnog has 88 times less folate than croissant. Croissant has 88µg of folate, while eggnog has 1µg.
- Eggnog is lower in sodium.
We used Croissants, butter and Eggnog 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +915% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +515.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +63% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +6500% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +440.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +251.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +39.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +249.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1041.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +26.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1983.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +106.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +16% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +500% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +8700% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +181.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +34.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +80.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +401.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +468.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +168.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +255.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +324.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +452.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 11.659g | 2.591g | 41% |
| Selenium | 22.7µg | 4.2µg | 34% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.388mg | 0.034mg | 30% |
| Fats | 21g | 4.19g | 26% |
| Iron | 2.03mg | 0.2mg | 23% |
| Folate | 88µg | 1µg | 22% |
| Sodium | 467mg | 54mg | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 206µg | 59µg | 16% |
| Calories | 406kcal | 88kcal | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.33mg | 0.005mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.188mg | 0.105mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 45.8g | 8.05g | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.45µg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.525g | 1.302g | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 0g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.861mg | 0.417mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 130mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.013mg | 7% |
| Protein | 8.2g | 4.55g | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 49IU | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.2µg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.094g | 0.198g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.84mg | 0.21mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 0.19mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.75mg | 0.46mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 59mg | 3% |
| Choline | 38.8mg | 52.2mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 1.5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 165mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 109mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 43.2g | 8.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 11.26g | 8.05g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0.085mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.284mg | 0.201mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.365mg | 0.237mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.623mg | 0.383mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.329mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.416mg | 0.225mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.41mg | 0.289mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 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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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
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17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Eggnog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Eggnog is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggnog contains less Sodium (difference - 413mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Eggnog is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.068g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eggnog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
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.