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Croissant vs. Italian sausage raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between croissant and italian sausage raw

  • Croissant is higher in folate, vitamin A, manganese, iron, and fiber, yet italian sausage raw is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and zinc.
  • Italian sausage raw covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 31% more than croissant.
  • The amount of sodium in croissant is lower.
  • The glycemic index of italian sausage raw is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Croissants, butter and Sausage, Italian, pork, 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.
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 10% 5.4% 22% 44% 27% 49% 61% 95% 7.6% 135%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +105.6%
Contains more IronIron +72%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +469%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +114.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +138.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35.2%
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg
~equal in Selenium ~24.8µg

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% 0% 0% 0% 142% 39% 61% 31% 69% 114% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1000%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +417.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +468.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +6946.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +73.8%
Contains more FatsFats +49.2%
Contains more WaterWater +120.2%
Contains more OtherOther +49.4%

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
38% 48% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.27 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.03 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +159.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +268.4%
~equal in Saturated fat ~11.27g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Italian sausage raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.91µg 31%
Vitamin A 206µg 0µg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 5.525g 14.34g 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 4.03g 20%
Folate 88µg 8µg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.3mg 19%
Fats 21g 31.33g 16%
Carbs 45.8g 0.65g 15%
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.568mg 15%
Manganese 0.33mg 0.058mg 12%
Protein 8.2g 14.25g 12%
Iron 2.03mg 1.18mg 11%
Sodium 467mg 731mg 11%
Fiber 2.6g 0g 10%
Zinc 0.75mg 1.79mg 9%
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 3.25mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 0.51mg 7%
Choline 38.8mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.84mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.168mg 6%
Phosphorus 105mg 142mg 5%
Potassium 118mg 253mg 4%
Selenium 22.7µg 24.8µg 4%
Calories 406kcal 346kcal 3%
Cholesterol 67mg 76mg 3%
Calcium 37mg 18mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Saturated fat 11.659g 11.27g 2%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 2mg 2%
Net carbs 43.2g 0.65g N/A
Magnesium 16mg 14mg 0%
Sugar 11.26g N/A
Copper 0.08mg 0.08mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.284mg 0.563mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.365mg 0.52mg 0%
Leucine 0.623mg 0.956mg 0%
Lysine 0.329mg 1.083mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0.346mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.416mg 0.477mg 0%
Valine 0.41mg 0.572mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0.411mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Croissant Italian sausage raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
36%
Italian sausage raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
46%
Italian sausage raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.389g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 264mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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.
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. Italian sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/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.