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Croissant vs. Liverwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between croissant and liverwurst

  • Croissant has more folate; however, liverwurst is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, phosphorus, and copper.
  • Liverwurst covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 554% more than croissant.
  • Liverwurst has 3 times less folate than croissant. Croissant has 88µg of folate, while liverwurst has 30µg.
  • Croissant contains less cholesterol.
  • Croissant has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of croissant is 56, while the glycemic index of liverwurst is 28.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Croissants, butter and Liverwurst spread.

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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 8.6% 6.6% 15% 332% 80% 63% 99% 91% 20% 316%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +68.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +112.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.1%
Contains more IronIron +336%
Contains more CopperCopper +200%
Contains more ZincZinc +206.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +119%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +155.5%

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 12% 1364% 0% 0% 68% 238% 81% 177% 44% 1683% 0% 23% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +193.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1650%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1885.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +327.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +96.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +242.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +227.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +8312.5%
~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
12% 25% 6% 54% 3%
Protein: 12.38 g
Fats: 25.45 g
Carbs: 5.89 g
Water: 53.53 g
Other: 2.75 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +677.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +51%
Contains more FatsFats +21.2%
Contains more WaterWater +130.7%
Contains more OtherOther +52.8%

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
40% 50% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.925 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.286 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.427 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -14.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +122.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +121.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Liverwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 13.46µg 554%
Vitamin A 206µg 4091µg 432%
Iron 2.03mg 8.85mg 85%
Selenium 22.7µg 58µg 64%
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 1.03mg 61%
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 2.95mg 42%
Phosphorus 105mg 230mg 18%
Copper 0.08mg 0.24mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 5.525g 12.286g 17%
Cholesterol 67mg 118mg 17%
Folate 88µg 30µg 15%
Zinc 0.75mg 2.3mg 14%
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 4.3mg 13%
Carbs 45.8g 5.89g 13%
Sodium 467mg 700mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.272mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.19mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 2.427g 9%
Saturated fat 11.659g 9.925g 8%
Manganese 0.33mg 0.155mg 8%
Protein 8.2g 12.38g 8%
Choline 38.8mg 7%
Fats 21g 25.45g 7%
Vitamin E 0.84mg 6%
Calories 406kcal 305kcal 5%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 3.5mg 4%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Potassium 118mg 170mg 2%
Calcium 37mg 22mg 2%
Magnesium 16mg 12mg 1%
Net carbs 43.2g 3.39g N/A
Sugar 11.26g 1.65g N/A
Fiber 2.6g 2.5g 0%
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.151mg 0%
Threonine 0.284mg 0.671mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.365mg 0.653mg 0%
Leucine 0.623mg 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 0.329mg 1.155mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0.285mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.416mg 0.617mg 0%
Valine 0.41mg 0.857mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0.448mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Croissant Liverwurst
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
35%
Croissant
284%
Liverwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
103%
Liverwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.61g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.734g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 233mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Liverwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174596/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.