Croissant vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between croissant and fajita
- Croissant has more vitamin B1, folate, vitamin A, and iron; however, fajita has more vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin B12.
- Croissant's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 50% more.
- Fajita is lower in saturated fat.
- Croissant has a higher glycemic index than fajita.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Croissants, butter and USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +184.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +105.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +166.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -41.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +400% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +35.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +37.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +140.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +82.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +163.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +281.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +288% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +13.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +18.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +800% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +118.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +567.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +237.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +74.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +266.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1953.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +126.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +204.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +60% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +136.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.3% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~1.089g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 11.659g | 1.596g | 46% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 277mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.387mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.388mg | 0.1mg | 24% |
| Fats | 21g | 5.73g | 23% |
| Vitamin A | 206µg | 0µg | 23% |
| Folate | 88µg | 4µg | 21% |
| Protein | 8.2g | 18.56g | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.188mg | 4.779mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.54µg | 16% |
| Carbs | 45.8g | 2.23g | 15% |
| Sodium | 467mg | 799mg | 14% |
| Calories | 406kcal | 135kcal | 14% |
| Iron | 2.03mg | 0.99mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.33mg | 0.066mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 22.7µg | 16.7µg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 0g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.525g | 2.333g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 88mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.03mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.75mg | 1.37mg | 6% |
| Choline | 38.8mg | 67.8mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 284mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.84mg | 0.22mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.861mg | 0.726mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 0.213mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 13mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.2g | 2.23g | N/A |
| Sugar | 11.26g | 0g | N/A |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.094g | 1.089g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.284mg | 0.452mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.365mg | 0.813mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.623mg | 1.56mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.329mg | 1.857mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.416mg | 0.763mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.41mg | 0.847mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0.68mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | N/A |
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fajita is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fajita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.063g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fajita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Croissant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 332mg)
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 ($)
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.