Croissant vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between croissant and french fries?
- Croissant is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin A, and folate; however, french fries are richer in vitamin B6 and potassium.
- Croissant's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 47% more.
- Croissant has a lower glycemic index (56) than french fries (70).
We used Croissants, butter and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil 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 | +105.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +150.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +33.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2422.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +118.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +390.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +55% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +19% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +128.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +517.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +48.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +193.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2250% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +98.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +37.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +541.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +522.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.2 g
Fats:
21 g
Carbs:
45.8 g
Water:
23.2 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
3.43 g
Fats:
14.73 g
Carbs:
41.44 g
Water:
38.55 g
Other:
1.85 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +139.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +42.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +66.2% |
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Carbs
~41.44g
~equal in
Other
~1.85g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.659 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.094 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.398 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +393.4% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~5.969g
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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| Saturated fat | 11.659g | 2.336g | 42% |
| Selenium | 22.7µg | 0.9µg | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.094g | 5.398g | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.372mg | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 206µg | 0µg | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 0mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.388mg | 0.17mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 0.039mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2.03mg | 0.81mg | 15% |
| Folate | 88µg | 30µg | 15% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 579mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 467mg | 210mg | 11% |
| Protein | 8.2g | 3.43g | 10% |
| Fats | 21g | 14.73g | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 11.2µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.861mg | 0.58mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.84mg | 1.67mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.188mg | 3.004mg | 5% |
| Calories | 406kcal | 312kcal | 5% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.124mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 3.8g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 35mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 4.7mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.33mg | 0.247mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 125mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.75mg | 0.5mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 45.8g | 41.44g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.525g | 5.969g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 43.2g | 37.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 11.26g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.06g | N/A | |
| Choline | 38.8mg | 36.8mg | 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 | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.407g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.029g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.898g | 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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 257mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.323g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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