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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 RAE, 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.

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.
Contains more Calcium +68.2%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Manganese +112.9%
Contains more Iron +336%
Contains more Phosphorus +119%
Contains more Potassium +44.1%
Contains more Zinc +206.7%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Selenium +155.5%
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 7% 332% 9% 99% 15% 92% 63% 80% 21% 317%
Contains more Calcium +68.2%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Manganese +112.9%
Contains more Iron +336%
Contains more Phosphorus +119%
Contains more Potassium +44.1%
Contains more Zinc +206.7%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.6%
Contains more Folate +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1732.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +1650%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +327.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +242.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +227.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +8312.5%
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 819% 0% 0% 12% 68% 238% 81% 178% 44% 23% 1683% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.6%
Contains more Folate +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1732.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +1650%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +327.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +242.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +227.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +8312.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +677.6%
Contains more Protein +51%
Contains more Fats +21.2%
Contains more Water +130.7%
Contains more Other +52.8%
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 Carbs +677.6%
Contains more Protein +51%
Contains more Fats +21.2%
Contains more Water +130.7%
Contains more Other +52.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +121.8%
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.094 g
40% 50% 10%
Saturated Fat: 9.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.286 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.427 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Liverwurst Opinion
Net carbs 43.2g 3.39g Croissant
Protein 8.2g 12.38g Liverwurst
Fats 21g 25.45g Liverwurst
Carbs 45.8g 5.89g Croissant
Calories 406kcal 305kcal Croissant
Sugar 11.26g 1.65g Liverwurst
Fiber 2.6g 2.5g Croissant
Calcium 37mg 22mg Croissant
Iron 2.03mg 8.85mg Liverwurst
Magnesium 16mg 12mg Croissant
Phosphorus 105mg 230mg Liverwurst
Potassium 118mg 170mg Liverwurst
Sodium 467mg 700mg Croissant
Zinc 0.75mg 2.3mg Liverwurst
Copper 0.08mg 0.24mg Liverwurst
Manganese 0.33mg 0.155mg Croissant
Selenium 22.7µg 58µg Liverwurst
Vitamin A 744IU 13636IU Liverwurst
Vitamin A RAE 206µg 4091µg Liverwurst
Vitamin E 0.84mg Croissant
Vitamin C 0.2mg 3.5mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.272mg Croissant
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 1.03mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 4.3mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 2.95mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.19mg Liverwurst
Folate 88µg 30µg Croissant
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 13.46µg Liverwurst
Vitamin K 1.8µg Croissant
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.151mg Liverwurst
Threonine 0.284mg 0.671mg Liverwurst
Isoleucine 0.365mg 0.653mg Liverwurst
Leucine 0.623mg 1.139mg Liverwurst
Lysine 0.329mg 1.155mg Liverwurst
Methionine 0.175mg 0.285mg Liverwurst
Phenylalanine 0.416mg 0.617mg Liverwurst
Valine 0.41mg 0.857mg Liverwurst
Histidine 0.187mg 0.448mg Liverwurst
Cholesterol 67mg 118mg Croissant
Saturated Fat 11.659g 9.925g Liverwurst
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Croissant
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Croissant
Monounsaturated Fat 5.525g 12.286g Liverwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 2.427g Liverwurst

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Croissant Liverwurst
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
262%
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 contains less Sodium?
Croissant
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 233mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
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.