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Croissant vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between croissant and mixed nuts?

  • Mixed nuts have more copper, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin E, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B6, and selenium than croissant.
  • Mixed nuts' daily need coverage for copper is 92% higher.
  • Croissant has a higher glycemic index (56) than mixed nuts (24).

We used Croissants, butter and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added types in this comparison.

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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 164% 35% 56% 98% 302% 92% 195% 0.65% 266% 185%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1331.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +216.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +435.6%
Contains more IronIron +28.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1033.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +348%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +334.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +518.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +49.3%

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 1.7% 0% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +105.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +831%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +252.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +506.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +216.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +34%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~83µg

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
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +117.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1015.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +144.4%
Contains more FatsFats +156.9%
Contains more OtherOther +60%

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
17% 55% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.612 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -25.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +415.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1235.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Mixed nuts DV% diff.
Copper 0.08mg 0.907mg 92%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 14.612g 90%
Manganese 0.33mg 2.04mg 74%
Monounsaturated fat 5.525g 28.488g 57%
Fats 21g 53.95g 51%
Magnesium 16mg 229mg 51%
Phosphorus 105mg 456mg 50%
Vitamin E 0.84mg 7.82mg 47%
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 7.709mg 35%
Protein 8.2g 20.04g 24%
Zinc 0.75mg 3.36mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.352mg 23%
Vitamin A 206µg 0µg 23%
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg 22%
Selenium 22.7µg 33.9µg 20%
Sodium 467mg 5mg 20%
Fiber 2.6g 7g 18%
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.189mg 17%
Potassium 118mg 632mg 15%
Saturated fat 11.659g 8.711g 13%
Calories 406kcal 607kcal 10%
Calcium 37mg 117mg 8%
Carbs 45.8g 21.05g 8%
Iron 2.03mg 2.61mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 1.14mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.196mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 5.7µg 3%
Starch 4.2g 2%
Choline 38.8mg 52mg 2%
Folate 88µg 83µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.5mg 0%
Net carbs 43.2g 14.05g N/A
Sugar 11.26g 4.15g N/A
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.22mg 0%
Threonine 0.284mg 0.703mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.365mg 0.826mg 0%
Leucine 0.623mg 1.656mg 0%
Lysine 0.329mg 0.782mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0.283mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.416mg 1.182mg 0%
Valine 0.41mg 1.001mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0.572mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Croissant Mixed nuts
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
50%
Mixed nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
139%
Mixed nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 462mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.948g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/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.