Croissant vs. Feta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are croissant and feta different?
- Croissant has more vitamin B1 and iron; however, feta is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and zinc.
- Feta covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 64% more than croissant.
- Croissant has 3 times more iron than feta. Croissant has 2.03mg of iron, while feta has 0.65mg.
- Croissant contains less saturated fat.
- Croissant has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of croissant is 56, while the glycemic index of feta is 27.
Croissants, butter and Cheese, feta types were used in this article.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +90.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +212.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +150% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -49.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1078.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +51.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1232.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +284% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +221% |
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 | +64.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +366.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +151.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +120.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +175% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +151.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +250.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +12.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +631% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +956.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1019.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +73.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +138% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +188.9% |
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Fats
~21.28g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -22% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +19.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +85.1% |
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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| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 1.69µg | 64% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 493mg | 46% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 0.844mg | 46% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 337mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.424mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.388mg | 0.154mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 467mg | 917mg | 20% |
| Zinc | 0.75mg | 2.88mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2.03mg | 0.65mg | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 11.659g | 14.946g | 15% |
| Carbs | 45.8g | 4.09g | 14% |
| Folate | 88µg | 32µg | 14% |
| Selenium | 22.7µg | 15µg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.33mg | 0.028mg | 13% |
| Protein | 8.2g | 14.21g | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 0g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 206µg | 125µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.188mg | 0.991mg | 7% |
| Calories | 406kcal | 264kcal | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 89mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.032mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.84mg | 0.18mg | 4% |
| Choline | 38.8mg | 15.4mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.094g | 0.591g | 3% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 62mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 16IU | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.861mg | 0.967mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.525g | 4.623g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.4µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Fats | 21g | 21.28g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.2g | 4.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 11.26g | 4.09g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 1.8µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.284mg | 0.637mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.365mg | 0.803mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.623mg | 1.395mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.329mg | 1.219mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.368mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.416mg | 0.675mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.41mg | 1.065mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0.397mg | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Feta is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Croissant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 450mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Croissant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.287g)
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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