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Croissant vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Croissant and Jerky

  • Croissant has more Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, and Vitamin B1, while Jerky has more Zinc, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B12, Copper, and Potassium.
  • Jerky's daily need coverage for Sodium is 70% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Croissant is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Croissants, butter and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed.

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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.
Croissant
Croissant
4
:
6
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Calcium +85%
Contains less Sodium -77.6%
Contains more Manganese +197.3%
Contains more Selenium +112.1%
Contains more Iron +167%
Contains more Magnesium +218.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +287.6%
Contains more Potassium +405.9%
Contains more Zinc +981.3%
Contains more Copper +183.8%
Croissant
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 77% 12% 45% 11% 61% 21% 27% 44% 124%
Jerky
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Contains more Calcium +85%
Contains less Sodium -77.6%
Contains more Manganese +197.3%
Contains more Selenium +112.1%
Contains more Iron +167%
Contains more Magnesium +218.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +287.6%
Contains more Potassium +405.9%
Contains more Zinc +981.3%
Contains more Copper +183.8%

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.
Croissant
Croissant
7
:
5
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +151.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +69.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +428.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +208.6%
Contains more Folate +52.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +518.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +27.8%
Croissant
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%
Jerky
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 9% 0% 39% 33% 33% 10% 42% 101% 124% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +151.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +69.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +428.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +208.6%
Contains more Folate +52.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +518.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +27.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Croissant
Croissant
1
:
4
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Carbs +316.4%
Contains more Protein +304.9%
Contains more Fats +21.9%
Contains more Other +280%
Equal in Water - 23.36
Croissant
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
Jerky
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Contains more Carbs +316.4%
Contains more Protein +304.9%
Contains more Fats +21.9%
Contains more Other +280%
Equal in Water - 23.36

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Croissant
Croissant
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2
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +104.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 10.85
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.011
Croissant
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.094 g
Jerky
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +104.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 10.85
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.011

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Jerky Opinion
Net carbs 43.2g 9.2g Croissant
Protein 8.2g 33.2g Jerky
Fats 21g 25.6g Jerky
Carbs 45.8g 11g Croissant
Calories 406kcal 410kcal Jerky
Sugar 11.26g 9g Jerky
Fiber 2.6g 1.8g Croissant
Calcium 37mg 20mg Croissant
Iron 2.03mg 5.42mg Jerky
Magnesium 16mg 51mg Jerky
Phosphorus 105mg 407mg Jerky
Potassium 118mg 597mg Jerky
Sodium 467mg 2081mg Croissant
Zinc 0.75mg 8.11mg Jerky
Copper 0.08mg 0.227mg Jerky
Manganese 0.33mg 0.111mg Croissant
Selenium 22.7µg 10.7µg Croissant
Vitamin A 744IU 0IU Croissant
Vitamin A RAE 206µg 0µg Croissant
Vitamin E 0.84mg 0.49mg Croissant
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Jerky
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Croissant
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.154mg Croissant
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.142mg Croissant
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 1.732mg Croissant
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 0.163mg Croissant
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.179mg Jerky
Folate 88µg 134µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.99µg Jerky
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2.3µg Jerky
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 48mg Jerky
Saturated Fat 11.659g 10.85g Jerky
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Croissant
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Croissant
Monounsaturated Fat 5.525g 11.305g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 1.011g Croissant

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Croissant Jerky
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
34%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.809g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 1614mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $4)
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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.