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Croissant vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between croissant and pistachios

  • Croissant has more selenium; however, pistachios are richer in copper, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B1, manganese, fiber, potassium, and magnesium.
  • Pistachios cover your daily copper needs 136% more than croissant.
  • Pistachios have 3 times less selenium than croissant. Croissant has 22.7µg of selenium, while pistachios have 7µg.
  • Pistachios contain less saturated fat.
  • Croissant has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of croissant is 56, while the glycemic index of pistachios is 28.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Croissants, butter and Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw.

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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 86% 32% 90% 147% 433% 60% 210% 0.13% 157% 38%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +224.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +656.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +183.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +768.6%
Contains more IronIron +93.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1525%
Contains more ZincZinc +193.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +366.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +263.6%

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.
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 19% 8.7% 57% 0% 218% 37% 24% 31% 392% 0% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +692.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +68.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +72.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2700%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +240.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +124.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2831%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +68.6%
Contains more WaterWater +430.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +145.9%
Contains more FatsFats +115.8%
Contains more OtherOther +65.6%

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
14% 53% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.907 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.38 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -49.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +320.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1214.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Croissant Pistachio
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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Pistachio DV% diff.
Copper 0.08mg 1.3mg 136%
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 1.7mg 126%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 14.38g 89%
Phosphorus 105mg 490mg 55%
Monounsaturated fat 5.525g 23.257g 44%
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.87mg 40%
Manganese 0.33mg 1.2mg 38%
Fats 21g 45.32g 37%
Fiber 2.6g 10.6g 32%
Selenium 22.7µg 7µg 29%
Potassium 118mg 1025mg 27%
Saturated fat 11.659g 5.907g 26%
Magnesium 16mg 121mg 25%
Protein 8.2g 20.16g 24%
Iron 2.03mg 3.92mg 24%
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg 22%
Sodium 467mg 1mg 20%
Vitamin A 206µg 26µg 20%
Zinc 0.75mg 2.2mg 13%
Vitamin E 0.84mg 2.86mg 13%
Folate 88µg 51µg 9%
Calories 406kcal 560kcal 8%
Choline 38.8mg 7%
Calcium 37mg 105mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 0.52mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.16mg 6%
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 1.3mg 6%
Carbs 45.8g 27.17g 6%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 5.6mg 6%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Net carbs 43.2g 16.57g N/A
Sugar 11.26g 7.66g N/A
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.284mg 0.684mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.365mg 0.917mg 0%
Leucine 0.623mg 1.604mg 0%
Lysine 0.329mg 1.138mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.416mg 1.092mg 0%
Valine 0.41mg 1.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0.512mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Croissant Pistachio
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
63%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 466mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.752g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/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.