Croissant vs. Pan dulce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Croissant and Pan dulce
- Croissant is richer in Vitamin A, and Vitamin B5, yet Pan dulce is richer in Iron, Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Manganese.
- Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Croissant is 47% higher.
- Croissant contains 41 times more Vitamin A than Pan dulce. Croissant contains 206µg of Vitamin A, while Pan dulce contains 5µg.
- Pan dulce contains less Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are Croissants, butter and Bread, pan dulce, sweet yeast bread.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +14.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +132.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +41.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +51.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +12% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -51.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +39.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +15.4% |
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 | +3134.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +189.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +45.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +45.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +12.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +58.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +22.7% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +81.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +66.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +23.1% |
~equal in
Water
~21.54g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +57.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -81.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +39.9% |
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 Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 406kcal | 367kcal |
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| Protein | 8.2g | 9.42g |
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| Fats | 21g | 11.58g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 1.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 43.2g | 54.08g |
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| Carbs | 45.8g | 56.38g |
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| Cholesterol | 67mg | 30mg |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 24mg |
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| Calcium | 37mg | 86mg |
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| Potassium | 118mg | 103mg |
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| Iron | 2.03mg | 2.87mg |
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| Sugar | 11.26g | 12.5g |
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| Fiber | 2.6g | 2.3g |
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.121mg |
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| Zinc | 0.75mg | 0.84mg |
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| Starch | 37.8g |
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| Phosphorus | 105mg | 94mg |
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| Sodium | 467mg | 228mg |
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| Vitamin A | 744IU | 23IU |
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| Vitamin A | 206µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.84mg | 0.29mg |
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| Manganese | 0.33mg | 0.46mg |
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| Selenium | 22.7µg | 26.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.388mg | 0.377mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 0.23mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.188mg | 3.463mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.861mg | 0.59mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.057mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.11µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 1.6µg |
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| Folate | 88µg | 108µg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.103g |
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| Choline | 38.8mg | 29.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 11.659g | 2.183g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.525g | 3.499g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.094g | 1.53g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.099mg |
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| Threonine | 0.284mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.365mg |
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| Leucine | 0.623mg |
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| Lysine | 0.329mg |
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| Methionine | 0.175mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.416mg |
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| Valine | 0.41mg |
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| Histidine | 0.187mg |
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| Fructose | 4.05g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.066g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.21g |
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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
33%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pan dulce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pan dulce contains less Sodium (difference - 239mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pan dulce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.476g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pan dulce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Croissant is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)