Croissant vs. Pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between croissant and pancake
- Croissant has more vitamin A, vitamin B1, selenium, folate, vitamin B5, and manganese; however, pancake has more calcium and phosphorus.
- Croissant's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 48% more.
- Croissant has 4 times more vitamin A than pancake. Croissant has 206µg of vitamin A, while pancake has 54µg.
- Pancake is lower in saturated fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Croissants, butter and Pancakes, plain, 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 | +12.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +63.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +33.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +65% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +52.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +491.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +51.4% |
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 | +281.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +93% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +39.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +112.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +26.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +131.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +37.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +116.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +61.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +128% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +123.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +306.5% |
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 11.659g | 2.122g | 43% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.094g | 4.447g | 22% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 219mg | 18% |
| Fats | 21g | 9.7g | 17% |
| Vitamin A | 206µg | 54µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.388mg | 0.201mg | 16% |
| Selenium | 22.7µg | 14.9µg | 14% |
| Folate | 88µg | 38µg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 10% | |
| Calories | 406kcal | 227kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.861mg | 0.405mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 159mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.525g | 2.474g | 8% |
| Choline | 38.8mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.84mg | 6% | |
| Manganese | 0.33mg | 0.2mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 45.8g | 28.3g | 6% |
| Protein | 8.2g | 6.4g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.188mg | 1.567mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.22µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 0.281mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 59mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.049mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.03mg | 1.8mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.75mg | 0.56mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 467mg | 439mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.046mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.2g | 28.3g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 132mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 11.26g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.284mg | 0.237mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.365mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.623mg | 0.513mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.329mg | 0.321mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.416mg | 0.319mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.41mg | 0.335mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0.152mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0.005g | 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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pancake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pancake contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.537g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Croissant is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)