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Croissant vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between croissant and fireweed

  • Croissant is richer in selenium and vitamin B1, yet fireweed is richer in manganese, vitamin A, vitamin B6, calcium, magnesium, fiber, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for fireweed is 277% higher.

Food types used in this article are Croissants, butter and Fireweed, leaves, raw.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 11% 10% 76% 27% 20% 45% 61% 43% 124%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 111% 129% 44% 90% 107% 73% 46% 4.4% 874% 4.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2422.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +875%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1059.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +318.6%
Contains more IronIron +18.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +300%
Contains more ZincZinc +254.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1931.5%
~equal in Phosphorus ~108mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 69% 17% 0% 97% 56% 41% 52% 13% 20% 4.5% 66% 21%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7.3% 60% 0% 0% 8.3% 32% 88% 81% 146% 0% 0% 84% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1075.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +75.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +113.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +989.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +27.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
5% 3% 19% 71% 3%
Protein: 4.71 g
Fats: 2.75 g
Carbs: 19.22 g
Water: 70.78 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +74.1%
Contains more FatsFats +663.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +138.3%
Contains more WaterWater +205.1%
Contains more OtherOther +41.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Croissant Fireweed
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Fireweed DV% diff.
Manganese 0.33mg 6.704mg 277%
Saturated fat 11.659g 53%
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.632mg 44%
Selenium 22.7µg 0.9µg 40%
Calcium 37mg 429mg 39%
Magnesium 16mg 156mg 33%
Fiber 2.6g 10.6g 32%
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.033mg 30%
Fats 21g 2.75g 28%
Copper 0.08mg 0.32mg 27%
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg 22%
Sodium 467mg 34mg 19%
Zinc 0.75mg 2.66mg 17%
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 4.674mg 16%
Calories 406kcal 103kcal 15%
Monounsaturated fat 5.525g 14%
Potassium 118mg 494mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 1.356mg 10%
Carbs 45.8g 19.22g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.137mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Protein 8.2g 4.71g 7%
Choline 38.8mg 7%
Folate 88µg 112µg 6%
Vitamin E 0.84mg 6%
Iron 2.03mg 2.4mg 5%
Vitamin A 206µg 180µg 3%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 2.2mg 2%
Net carbs 43.2g 8.62g N/A
Sugar 11.26g N/A
Phosphorus 105mg 108mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0%
Threonine 0.284mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.365mg 0%
Leucine 0.623mg 0%
Lysine 0.329mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.416mg 0%
Valine 0.41mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Croissant Fireweed
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
35%
Croissant
39%
Fireweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
148%
Fireweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 433mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.659g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $3)
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Croissant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174987/nutrients
  2. Fireweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169399/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.