Croissant vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are croissant and hamburgers different?
- Croissant is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, and folate; however, hamburgers are richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B6, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for hamburgers is 53% higher.
- Hamburgers have 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 ManganeseManganese | +52.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +175.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +91.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +41.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +13.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +282.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +29.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +78.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +177.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +57.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +145.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +800% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +46.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +90% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +108.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +83.9% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +187.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56.3% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~5.495g
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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| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 1.44µg | 53% |
| Selenium | 22.7µg | 41% | |
| Saturated fat | 11.659g | 5.096g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 206µg | 0µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.188mg | 5.365mg | 20% |
| Zinc | 0.75mg | 2.87mg | 19% |
| Protein | 8.2g | 17.08g | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.388mg | 0.217mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2.03mg | 2.88mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.203mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.861mg | 0.31mg | 11% |
| Fats | 21g | 14.36g | 10% |
| Folate | 88µg | 56µg | 8% |
| Choline | 38.8mg | 7% | |
| Carbs | 45.8g | 24.1g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 47mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 102mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 0.9g | 7% |
| Calories | 406kcal | 295kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.84mg | 6% | |
| Manganese | 0.33mg | 0.217mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.094g | 0.38g | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 136mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 2.03g | 3% | |
| Potassium | 118mg | 226mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 467mg | 414mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 0.25mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.091mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.2g | 23.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 11.26g | 4.15g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.814g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.525g | 5.495g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.284mg | 0.666mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.365mg | 0.716mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.623mg | 1.319mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.329mg | 1.226mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.416mg | 0.677mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.41mg | 0.823mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0.505mg | 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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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%
38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hamburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.563g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)