Croissant vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between croissant and foie gras
- Croissant has more vitamin B1 and fiber, while foie gras has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, selenium, copper, and phosphorus.
- Foie gras's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 385% higher.
- The amount of saturated fat in croissant is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Croissants, butter and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +175% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +89.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +170.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +400% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +22.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +90.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +93.8% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +340.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +46.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +385.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +24.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +14.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +39.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +5775% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +880.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +108.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +59.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +69.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -19.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +30.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +363.5% |
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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 9.4µg | 385% |
| Vitamin A | 206µg | 1001µg | 88% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.525g | 25.61g | 50% |
| Iron | 2.03mg | 5.5mg | 43% |
| Selenium | 22.7µg | 44µg | 39% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.4mg | 36% |
| Fats | 21g | 43.84g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 150mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.388mg | 0.088mg | 25% |
| Carbs | 45.8g | 4.67g | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 200mg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 11.659g | 14.45g | 13% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 0g | 10% |
| Sodium | 467mg | 697mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.33mg | 0.12mg | 9% |
| Choline | 38.8mg | 7% | |
| Folate | 88µg | 60µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.861mg | 1.2mg | 7% |
| Protein | 8.2g | 11.4g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.84mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 0.299mg | 4% |
| Calories | 406kcal | 462kcal | 3% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 70mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.75mg | 0.92mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.188mg | 2.51mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.094g | 0.84g | 2% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 138mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 43.2g | 4.67g | N/A |
| Sugar | 11.26g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.284mg | 0.507mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.365mg | 0.606mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.623mg | 1.029mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.329mg | 0.863mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.416mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.41mg | 0.719mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0.303mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g | 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
35%
137%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
84%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Croissant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 83mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 230mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Croissant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.791g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.