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Croissant vs. Ladyfingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Croissant and Ladyfingers

  • Croissant is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B1, yet Ladyfingers are richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Choline.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Ladyfingers is 51% higher.
  • Croissant contains 69 times more Vitamin A RAE than Ladyfingers. Croissant contains 206µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Ladyfingers contain 3µg.
  • Ladyfingers contain less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Croissants, butter and Cookies, ladyfingers, with lemon juice and rind.

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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 Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +37.5%
Contains more Calcium +27%
Contains more Iron +76.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.8%
Contains less Sodium -68.5%
Contains more Zinc +52%
Contains more Copper +18.8%
Equal in Potassium - 113
Equal in Selenium - 21.1
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 15% 135% 9% 75% 10% 20% 32% 32% 32% 116%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +37.5%
Contains more Calcium +27%
Contains more Iron +76.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.8%
Contains less Sodium -68.5%
Contains more Zinc +52%
Contains more Copper +18.8%
Equal in Potassium - 113
Equal in Selenium - 21.1

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 +1388%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.6%
Contains more Folate +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +800%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1750%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +368.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.104
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 3% 13% 18% 13% 71% 99% 40% 67% 29% 45% 94% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1388%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.6%
Contains more Folate +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +800%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1750%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +368.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.104

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +130.8%
Contains more Water +19%
Contains more Other +63.6%
Contains more Protein +29.3%
Contains more Carbs +30.3%
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
11% 9% 60% 20%
Protein: 10.6 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 59.7 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Fats +130.8%
Contains more Water +19%
Contains more Other +63.6%
Contains more Protein +29.3%
Contains more Carbs +30.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30%
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.094 g
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.754 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.422 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Ladyfingers Opinion
Net carbs 43.2g 58.7g Ladyfingers
Protein 8.2g 10.6g Ladyfingers
Fats 21g 9.1g Croissant
Carbs 45.8g 59.7g Ladyfingers
Calories 406kcal 365kcal Croissant
Sugar 11.26g 25.39g Croissant
Fiber 2.6g 1g Croissant
Calcium 37mg 47mg Ladyfingers
Iron 2.03mg 3.58mg Ladyfingers
Magnesium 16mg 12mg Croissant
Phosphorus 105mg 173mg Ladyfingers
Potassium 118mg 113mg Croissant
Sodium 467mg 147mg Ladyfingers
Zinc 0.75mg 1.14mg Ladyfingers
Copper 0.08mg 0.095mg Ladyfingers
Manganese 0.33mg 0.24mg Croissant
Selenium 22.7µg 21.1µg Croissant
Vitamin A 744IU 50IU Croissant
Vitamin A RAE 206µg 3µg Croissant
Vitamin E 0.84mg 0.63mg Croissant
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU Ladyfingers
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Ladyfingers
Vitamin C 0.2mg 3.7mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.284mg Croissant
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.428mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 2.104mg Croissant
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 1.116mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.122mg Ladyfingers
Folate 88µg 60µg Croissant
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.75µg Ladyfingers
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0.2µg Croissant
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.133mg Ladyfingers
Threonine 0.284mg 0.467mg Ladyfingers
Isoleucine 0.365mg 0.516mg Ladyfingers
Leucine 0.623mg 0.861mg Ladyfingers
Lysine 0.329mg 0.679mg Ladyfingers
Methionine 0.175mg 0.268mg Ladyfingers
Phenylalanine 0.416mg 0.511mg Ladyfingers
Valine 0.41mg 0.579mg Ladyfingers
Histidine 0.187mg 0.248mg Ladyfingers
Cholesterol 67mg 221mg Croissant
Saturated Fat 11.659g 3.069g Ladyfingers
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.036g Ladyfingers
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.004g Ladyfingers
Monounsaturated Fat 5.525g 3.754g Croissant
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 1.422g Ladyfingers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Croissant Ladyfingers
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
41%
Ladyfingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
47%
Ladyfingers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers contains less Sodium (difference - 320mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.59g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.13g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 154mg)
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.
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. Ladyfingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174959/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.