Croissant vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between croissant and marinara sauce
- Croissant is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, folate, iron, and vitamin B2, yet marinara sauce is higher in vitamin B3 and vitamin E.
- Croissant covers your daily saturated fat needs 57% more than marinara sauce.
- Croissant contains 34 times more cholesterol than marinara sauce. While croissant contains 67mg of cholesterol, marinara sauce contains only 2mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in marinara sauce is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Croissants, butter and Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +37% |
| Contains more IronIron | +160.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +275% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +208.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +140.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1963.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +170.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +524.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1516.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +295.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +576.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +183.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +185.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +79% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +198.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +672.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.2 g
Fats:
21 g
Carbs:
45.8 g
Water:
23.2 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
1.41 g
Fats:
1.48 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
87.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +481.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1318.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +468.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +276.7% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.659 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.094 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.17 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.508 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1365.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +115.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 11.659g | 0.17g | 52% |
| Selenium | 22.7µg | 1.1µg | 39% |
| Fats | 21g | 1.48g | 30% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.388mg | 0.024mg | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 2mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 467mg | 30mg | 19% |
| Folate | 88µg | 13µg | 19% |
| Vitamin A | 206µg | 33µg | 19% |
| Calories | 406kcal | 51kcal | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.861mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 2.03mg | 0.78mg | 16% |
| Protein | 8.2g | 1.41g | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 0.061mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.525g | 0.377g | 13% |
| Carbs | 45.8g | 8.06g | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.188mg | 3.917mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 34mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 0.84mg | 2.4mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 13.9µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.173mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.33mg | 0.137mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 319mg | 6% |
| Choline | 38.8mg | 13.7mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.75mg | 0.2mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.094g | 0.508g | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 1.8g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 43.2g | 6.26g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 11.26g | 5.5g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.284mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.365mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.623mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.329mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.416mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.41mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.187mg | 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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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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marinara sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marinara sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 437mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.489g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Croissant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.