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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.
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 11% 66% 12% 68% 16% 15% 68% 57% 26% 81%
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%
~equal in Magnesium ~16mg
~equal in Sodium ~439mg

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% 45% 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 1% 12% 0% 0% 50% 65% 29% 24% 11% 28% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +279.6%
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%
~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
6% 10% 28% 53% 3%
Protein: 6.4 g
Fats: 9.7 g
Carbs: 28.3 g
Water: 52.9 g
Other: 2.7 g
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
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.094 g
23% 27% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.447 g
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.
Croissant Pancake
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Pancake Opinion
Calories 406kcal 227kcal Croissant
Protein 8.2g 6.4g Croissant
Fats 21g 9.7g Croissant
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.3mg Pancake
Net carbs 43.2g 28.3g Croissant
Carbs 45.8g 28.3g Croissant
Cholesterol 67mg 59mg Pancake
Magnesium 16mg 16mg
Calcium 37mg 219mg Pancake
Potassium 118mg 132mg Pancake
Iron 2.03mg 1.8mg Croissant
Sugar 11.26g Pancake
Fiber 2.6g Croissant
Copper 0.08mg 0.049mg Croissant
Zinc 0.75mg 0.56mg Croissant
Phosphorus 105mg 159mg Pancake
Sodium 467mg 439mg Pancake
Vitamin A 744IU 196IU Croissant
Vitamin A 206µg 54µg Croissant
Vitamin E 0.84mg Croissant
Manganese 0.33mg 0.2mg Croissant
Selenium 22.7µg 14.9µg Croissant
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.201mg Croissant
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.281mg Pancake
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 1.567mg Croissant
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 0.405mg Croissant
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.046mg Croissant
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.22µg Pancake
Vitamin K 1.8µg Croissant
Folate 88µg 38µg Croissant
Choline 38.8mg Croissant
Saturated Fat 11.659g 2.122g Pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 5.525g 2.474g Croissant
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 4.447g Pancake
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.08mg Croissant
Threonine 0.284mg 0.237mg Croissant
Isoleucine 0.365mg 0.297mg Croissant
Leucine 0.623mg 0.513mg Croissant
Lysine 0.329mg 0.321mg Croissant
Methionine 0.175mg 0.147mg Croissant
Phenylalanine 0.416mg 0.319mg Croissant
Valine 0.41mg 0.335mg Croissant
Histidine 0.187mg 0.152mg Croissant
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Croissant
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.005g Pancake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Croissant Pancake
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
33%
Croissant
19%
Pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
42%
Pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pancake
Pancake contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.537g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175009/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.