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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.
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 9.3% 21% 12% 206% 133% 25% 86% 91% 16% 240%
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.
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 6.7% 334% 0% 0% 22% 69% 47% 72% 14% 1175% 0% 45% 0%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.06mg

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
11% 44% 5% 37% 3%
Protein: 11.4 g
Fats: 43.84 g
Carbs: 4.67 g
Water: 37.04 g
Other: 3.05 g
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
64% 30% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.659 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.094 g
35% 63% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.45 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.84 g
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.
Croissant Foie gras
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Foie gras DV% diff.
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Croissant Foie gras
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
137%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 83mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 230mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Croissant
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.

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. Foie gras - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171100/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.