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Croissant vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Croissant and Hamburger different?

  • Croissant is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Folate, however, Hamburger is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Hamburger is 53% higher.
  • Hamburger has less Saturated Fat.

Croissants, butter and Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain are the varieties used 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 Manganese +52.1%
Contains more Calcium +175.7%
Contains more Iron +41.9%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.5%
Contains more Potassium +91.5%
Contains less Sodium -11.3%
Contains more Zinc +282.7%
Contains more Copper +13.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 77% 12% 45% 11% 61% 21% 27% 44% 124%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 108% 15% 59% 20% 54% 79% 31% 29% 0%
Contains more Manganese +52.1%
Contains more Calcium +175.7%
Contains more Iron +41.9%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.5%
Contains more Potassium +91.5%
Contains less Sodium -11.3%
Contains more Zinc +282.7%
Contains more Copper +13.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +177.7%
Contains more Folate +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +145.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +800%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.25
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 45% 17% 0% 1% 97% 56% 42% 52% 14% 66% 20% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 55% 58% 101% 19% 47% 43% 180% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +177.7%
Contains more Folate +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +145.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +800%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.25

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +46.2%
Contains more Carbs +90%
Contains more Protein +108.3%
Contains more Water +83.9%
Equal in Other - 1.79
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more Fats +46.2%
Contains more Carbs +90%
Contains more Protein +108.3%
Contains more Water +83.9%
Equal in Other - 1.79

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +187.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.495
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.094 g
46% 50% 3%
Saturated Fat: 5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.38 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +187.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.495

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Hamburger Opinion
Net carbs 43.2g 23.2g Croissant
Protein 8.2g 17.08g Hamburger
Fats 21g 14.36g Croissant
Carbs 45.8g 24.1g Croissant
Calories 406kcal 295kcal Croissant
Fructose 2.03g Hamburger
Sugar 11.26g 4.15g Hamburger
Fiber 2.6g 0.9g Croissant
Calcium 37mg 102mg Hamburger
Iron 2.03mg 2.88mg Hamburger
Magnesium 16mg 20mg Hamburger
Phosphorus 105mg 136mg Hamburger
Potassium 118mg 226mg Hamburger
Sodium 467mg 414mg Hamburger
Zinc 0.75mg 2.87mg Hamburger
Copper 0.08mg 0.091mg Hamburger
Manganese 0.33mg 0.217mg Croissant
Selenium 22.7µg Croissant
Vitamin A 744IU 0IU Croissant
Vitamin A RAE 206µg 0µg Croissant
Vitamin E 0.84mg Croissant
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Croissant
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.217mg Croissant
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.25mg Hamburger
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 5.365mg Hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 0.31mg Croissant
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.203mg Hamburger
Folate 88µg 56µg Croissant
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 1.44µg Hamburger
Vitamin K 1.8µg Croissant
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.206mg Hamburger
Threonine 0.284mg 0.666mg Hamburger
Isoleucine 0.365mg 0.716mg Hamburger
Leucine 0.623mg 1.319mg Hamburger
Lysine 0.329mg 1.226mg Hamburger
Methionine 0.175mg 0.37mg Hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.416mg 0.677mg Hamburger
Valine 0.41mg 0.823mg Hamburger
Histidine 0.187mg 0.505mg Hamburger
Cholesterol 67mg 47mg Hamburger
Trans Fat 0.814g Croissant
Saturated Fat 11.659g 5.096g Hamburger
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Croissant
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Croissant
Monounsaturated Fat 5.525g 5.495g Croissant
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 0.38g Croissant

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Croissant Hamburger
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
34%
Croissant
42%
Hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
42%
Hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.563g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hamburger
Hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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

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.