Croissant vs. Filo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Croissant and Filo?
- Croissant is higher in Vitamin A, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B12, however, Filo is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Manganese.
- Croissant's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 51% more.
- Filo has less Cholesterol.
We used Croissants, butter and Phyllo dough types 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 CalciumCalcium | +236.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +59.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +53.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40% |
| Contains more IronIron | +58.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +26.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +44.2% |
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 | +950% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +185.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +93.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +462.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +39.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +41.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +86.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +38.9% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +250% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +40.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +75.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +18.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -87.4% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 406kcal | 299kcal |
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| Protein | 8.2g | 7.1g |
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| Fats | 21g | 6g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 43.2g | 50.7g |
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| Carbs | 45.8g | 52.6g |
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| Cholesterol | 67mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 15mg |
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| Calcium | 37mg | 11mg |
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| Potassium | 118mg | 74mg |
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| Iron | 2.03mg | 3.21mg |
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| Sugar | 11.26g | 0.18g |
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| Fiber | 2.6g | 1.9g |
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.101mg |
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| Zinc | 0.75mg | 0.49mg |
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| Phosphorus | 105mg | 75mg |
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| Sodium | 467mg | 483mg |
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| Vitamin A | 744IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 206µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.84mg | 0.08mg |
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| Manganese | 0.33mg | 0.476mg |
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| Selenium | 22.7µg | 23.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.388mg | 0.541mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 0.341mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.188mg | 4.073mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.861mg | 0.302mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2.5µg |
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| Folate | 88µg | 88µg | |
| Choline | 38.8mg | 6.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 11.659g | 1.47g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.525g | 3.149g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.094g | 0.923g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0.088mg |
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| Threonine | 0.284mg | 0.194mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.365mg | 0.246mg |
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| Leucine | 0.623mg | 0.49mg |
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| Lysine | 0.329mg | 0.158mg |
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| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.126mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.416mg | 0.359mg |
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| Valine | 0.41mg | 0.286mg |
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| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0.159mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g |
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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
33%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Filo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Filo is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.08g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Filo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.189g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Filo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.