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Croissant vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between croissant and pepperoni?

  • Croissant is richer in folate and vitamin A, while pepperoni is higher in vitamin B12, manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, zinc, and selenium.
  • Pepperoni's daily need coverage for sodium is 48% higher.
  • Croissant is lower in saturated fat.
  • Croissant has a higher glycemic index (56) than pepperoni (28).

We used Croissants, butter and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced types in this comparison.

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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 13% 5.7% 24% 50% 30% 67% 68% 206% 140% 158%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +94.7%
Contains more IronIron +52.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +132.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +225.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +225.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +27.8%

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% 21% 20% 68% 59% 94% 56% 84% 163% 15% 3.8% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +43.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +1660%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +127.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +524.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +712.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +222.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +32%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.257mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.93mg

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
19% 46% 29% 5%
Protein: 19.25 g
Fats: 46.28 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 28.55 g
Other: 4.74 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3781.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +134.8%
Contains more FatsFats +120.4%
Contains more WaterWater +23.1%
Contains more OtherOther +163.3%

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% 48% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.708 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.458 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -34.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +275.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +307.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Pepperoni DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 1.3µg 48%
Sodium 467mg 1582mg 48%
Fats 21g 46.28g 39%
Monounsaturated fat 5.525g 20.77g 38%
Manganese 0.33mg 1.074mg 32%
Saturated fat 11.659g 17.708g 27%
Vitamin A 206µg 0µg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.362mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 4.458g 22%
Protein 8.2g 19.25g 22%
Folate 88µg 5µg 21%
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 4.987mg 17%
Zinc 0.75mg 2.44mg 15%
Carbs 45.8g 1.18g 15%
Selenium 22.7µg 29µg 11%
Cholesterol 67mg 97mg 10%
Fiber 2.6g 0g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.271mg 10%
Iron 2.03mg 1.33mg 9%
Phosphorus 105mg 158mg 8%
Vitamin D 0IU 52IU 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Calories 406kcal 504kcal 5%
Potassium 118mg 274mg 5%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 5.8µg 3%
Calcium 37mg 19mg 2%
Choline 38.8mg 51.2mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.84mg 1.03mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.257mg 1%
Copper 0.08mg 0.091mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 0.93mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 43.2g 1.18g N/A
Magnesium 16mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 11.26g 0g N/A
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.284mg 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.365mg 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 0.623mg 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 0.329mg 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.416mg 0.778mg 0%
Valine 0.41mg 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Croissant Pepperoni
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
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 1115mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.049g)
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Pepperoni - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174575/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.