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Croissant vs. Ostrich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between croissant and ostrich

  • Croissant is higher in folate and vitamin A, yet ostrich is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B3, selenium, and phosphorus.
  • Ostrich covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 254% more than croissant.
  • The amount of saturated fat in ostrich is lower.
  • The glycemic index of ostrich is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Croissants, butter and Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked.

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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 18% 1.8% 32% 105% 51% 132% 108% 10% 2.5% 205%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +516.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1636.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +56.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +206.8%
Contains more IronIron +37.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +90%
Contains more ZincZinc +546.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +139%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +65.2%

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 0% 0% 4.6% 0% 58% 67% 134% 79% 126% 781% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +265.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +67.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +486.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +226.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +839.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3806.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 g
Contains more FatsFats +717.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +318.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +247.4%
Contains more WaterWater +195.3%

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
41% 40% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +469.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +148.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Ostrich DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 6.25µg 254%
Saturated fat 11.659g 1g 48%
Protein 8.2g 28.49g 41%
Zinc 0.75mg 4.85mg 37%
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.545mg 37%
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 7.143mg 31%
Fats 21g 2.57g 28%
Selenium 22.7µg 37.5µg 27%
Vitamin A 206µg 0µg 23%
Phosphorus 105mg 251mg 21%
Folate 88µg 15µg 18%
Sodium 467mg 80mg 17%
Carbs 45.8g 0g 15%
Manganese 0.33mg 0.019mg 14%
Calories 406kcal 145kcal 13%
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.232mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 5.525g 0.97g 11%
Fiber 2.6g 0g 10%
Iron 2.03mg 2.79mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 1.318mg 9%
Copper 0.08mg 0.152mg 8%
Potassium 118mg 362mg 7%
Choline 38.8mg 7%
Cholesterol 67mg 85mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 0.44g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.292mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.84mg 0.23mg 4%
Calcium 37mg 6mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Magnesium 16mg 25mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 43.2g 0g N/A
Sugar 11.26g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.254mg 0%
Threonine 0.284mg 1.25mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.365mg 1.354mg 0%
Leucine 0.623mg 2.315mg 0%
Lysine 0.329mg 2.516mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0.796mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.416mg 1.176mg 0%
Valine 0.41mg 1.407mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0.716mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Croissant Ostrich
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
97%
Ostrich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
66%
Ostrich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ostrich
Ostrich contains less Sodium (difference - 387mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.659g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
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.

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. Ostrich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174488/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.