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Croissant vs. Pigeon pea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between croissant and pigeon pea raw

  • Croissant has more selenium; however, pigeon pea raw is richer in copper, folate, manganese, fiber, iron, magnesium, potassium, and phosphorus.
  • Pigeon pea raw covers your daily copper needs 109% more than croissant.
  • Pigeon pea raw has 35 times less saturated fat than croissant. Croissant has 11.659g of saturated fat, while pigeon pea raw has 0.33g.
  • Croissant has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of croissant is 56, while the glycemic index of pigeon pea raw is 22.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Croissants, butter and Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw.

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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 131% 39% 123% 196% 352% 75% 157% 2.2% 234% 45%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +176.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1043.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +251.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1079.7%
Contains more IronIron +157.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1221.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +268%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +249.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +442.7%

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% 0.33% 0% 0% 161% 43% 56% 76% 65% 0% 0% 342% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +20500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +47%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +387.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +418.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
22% 63% 11% 3%
Protein: 21.7 g
Fats: 1.49 g
Carbs: 62.78 g
Water: 10.59 g
Other: 3.44 g
Contains more FatsFats +1309.4%
Contains more WaterWater +119.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +164.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +37.1%
Contains more OtherOther +91.1%

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
29% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.33 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.814 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +45941.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +34.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Croissant Pigeon pea raw
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
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Pigeon pea raw DV% diff.
Copper 0.08mg 1.057mg 109%
Folate 88µg 456µg 92%
Manganese 0.33mg 1.791mg 64%
Saturated fat 11.659g 0.33g 51%
Fiber 2.6g 15g 50%
Magnesium 16mg 183mg 40%
Iron 2.03mg 5.23mg 40%
Phosphorus 105mg 367mg 37%
Potassium 118mg 1392mg 37%
Fats 21g 1.49g 30%
Protein 8.2g 21.7g 27%
Selenium 22.7µg 8.2µg 26%
Vitamin A 206µg 1µg 23%
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.643mg 21%
Sodium 467mg 17mg 20%
Zinc 0.75mg 2.76mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.283mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 5.525g 0.012g 14%
Calcium 37mg 130mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 1.266mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Choline 38.8mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.84mg 6%
Carbs 45.8g 62.78g 6%
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 2.965mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.187mg 4%
Calories 406kcal 343kcal 3%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 0.814g 2%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 43.2g 47.78g N/A
Sugar 11.26g N/A
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.212mg 0%
Threonine 0.284mg 0.767mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.365mg 0.785mg 0%
Leucine 0.623mg 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 0.329mg 1.521mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0.243mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.416mg 1.858mg 0%
Valine 0.41mg 0.937mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0.774mg 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 Pigeon pea raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
57%
Pigeon pea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
135%
Pigeon pea raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 450mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.329g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Pigeon pea raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172436/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.