Croissant vs. Mousse — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between croissant and mousse
- Croissant has more vitamin B1, selenium, iron, folate, vitamin B3, and manganese, while mousse has more vitamin B12.
- Croissant's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 29% higher.
- Mousse contains 15 times less vitamin B3 than croissant. Croissant contains 2.188mg of vitamin B3, while mousse contains 0.146mg.
- The amount of sodium in mousse is lower.
- Mousse has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of mousse is 42, while the glycemic index of croissant is 56.
The food types used in this comparison are Croissants, butter and Desserts, mousse, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe.
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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 IronIron | +269.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +17.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +459.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +206.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +159.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.9% |
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 CVitamin C | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +47.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +64.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +762.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1398.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +61.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +12.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +486.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +193.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +98.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +31.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +185% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +111.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +171.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +24.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -21.5% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~5.027g
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.388mg | 0.045mg | 29% |
| Selenium | 22.7µg | 7.4µg | 28% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 140mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 467mg | 38mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2.03mg | 0.55mg | 19% |
| Folate | 88µg | 15µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.188mg | 0.146mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.47µg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.33mg | 0.059mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 11.659g | 9.151g | 11% |
| Carbs | 45.8g | 16.07g | 10% |
| Calories | 406kcal | 225kcal | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 0.6g | 8% |
| Protein | 8.2g | 4.14g | 8% |
| Fats | 21g | 16g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.861mg | 0.533mg | 7% |
| Choline | 38.8mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin A | 206µg | 140µg | 7% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 96mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 0.205mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.84mg | 0.51mg | 2% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 117mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.525g | 5.027g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.094g | 0.879g | 1% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 143mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.75mg | 0.64mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.075mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.2g | 15.47g | N/A |
| Sugar | 11.26g | 14.81g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 1.6µg | 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 | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0.01g | N/A |
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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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mousse contains less Sodium (difference - 429mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mousse is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.508g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mousse is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Croissant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Croissant is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.55g)
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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