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Croissant vs. Heart of palm — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Croissant and Heart of palm

  • Croissant has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin A RAE, while Heart of palm has more Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Zinc.
  • Heart of palm's daily need coverage for Copper is 63% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Croissants, butter and Hearts of palm, raw.

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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 Calcium +105.6%
Contains more Iron +20.1%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Selenium +3142.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +1430.5%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Zinc +397.3%
Contains more Copper +705%
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 6% 64% 8% 60% 160% 2% 102% 215% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +105.6%
Contains more Iron +20.1%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Selenium +3142.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +1430.5%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Zinc +397.3%
Contains more Copper +705%

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 +994.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +68%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +676%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +143.1%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +3900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1296.6%
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 5% 10% 0% 27% 13% 42% 17% 0% 187% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +994.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +68%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +676%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +143.1%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +3900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1296.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +203.7%
Contains more Fats +10400%
Contains more Carbs +78.8%
Contains more Water +199.6%
Contains more Other +10.6%
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
3% 26% 70% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 25.61 g
Water: 69.5 g
Other: 1.99 g
Contains more Protein +203.7%
Contains more Fats +10400%
Contains more Carbs +78.8%
Contains more Water +199.6%
Contains more Other +10.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +110400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1129.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.094 g
33% 4% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.046 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +110400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1129.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Heart of palm Opinion
Net carbs 43.2g 24.11g Croissant
Protein 8.2g 2.7g Croissant
Fats 21g 0.2g Croissant
Carbs 45.8g 25.61g Croissant
Calories 406kcal 115kcal Croissant
Sugar 11.26g 17.16g Croissant
Fiber 2.6g 1.5g Croissant
Calcium 37mg 18mg Croissant
Iron 2.03mg 1.69mg Croissant
Magnesium 16mg 10mg Croissant
Phosphorus 105mg 140mg Heart of palm
Potassium 118mg 1806mg Heart of palm
Sodium 467mg 14mg Heart of palm
Zinc 0.75mg 3.73mg Heart of palm
Copper 0.08mg 0.644mg Heart of palm
Manganese 0.33mg Croissant
Selenium 22.7µg 0.7µg Croissant
Vitamin A 744IU 68IU Croissant
Vitamin A RAE 206µg 3µg Croissant
Vitamin E 0.84mg 0.5mg Croissant
Vitamin C 0.2mg 8mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.05mg Croissant
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.18mg Croissant
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 0.9mg Croissant
Vitamin B5 0.861mg Croissant
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.81mg Heart of palm
Folate 88µg 24µg Croissant
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Croissant
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg Croissant
Tryptophan 0.099mg Croissant
Threonine 0.284mg Croissant
Isoleucine 0.365mg Croissant
Leucine 0.623mg Croissant
Lysine 0.329mg Croissant
Methionine 0.175mg Croissant
Phenylalanine 0.416mg Croissant
Valine 0.41mg Croissant
Histidine 0.187mg Croissant
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg Heart of palm
Saturated Fat 11.659g 0.046g Heart of palm
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Croissant
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Croissant
Monounsaturated Fat 5.525g 0.005g Croissant
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 0.089g Croissant

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Croissant Heart of palm
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
26%
Heart of palm
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
62%
Heart of palm

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 453mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.613g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.9g)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Heart of palm - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167714/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.