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Croissant vs. Pork chop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Croissant and Pork chop different?

  • Croissant is higher in Vitamin A RAE, and Folate, however, Pork chop is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Croissant is 37% higher.
  • Pork chop has less Sodium.

Croissants, butter and Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Croissant
Croissant
2
:
8
Pork chop
Pork chop
Contains more Iron +133.3%
Contains more Manganese +3200%
Contains more Calcium +51.4%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +129.5%
Contains more Potassium +166.9%
Contains less Sodium -84.2%
Contains more Zinc +320%
Contains more Copper +31.3%
Contains more Selenium +60.4%
Croissant
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 77% 12% 45% 11% 61% 21% 27% 44% 124%
Pork chop
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 33% 15% 104% 28% 10% 86% 35% 2% 199%
Contains more Iron +133.3%
Contains more Manganese +3200%
Contains more Calcium +51.4%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +129.5%
Contains more Potassium +166.9%
Contains less Sodium -84.2%
Contains more Zinc +320%
Contains more Copper +31.3%
Contains more Selenium +60.4%

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.
Croissant
Croissant
5
:
7
Pork chop
Pork chop
Contains more Vitamin A +4860%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +262.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +743.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +312.5%
Croissant
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 45% 17% 0% 1% 97% 56% 42% 52% 14% 66% 20% 5%
Pork chop
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 30% 0% 123% 73% 149% 67% 113% 0% 83% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +4860%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +262.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +743.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +312.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Croissant
Croissant
3
:
2
Pork chop
Pork chop
Contains more Fats +46.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +275%
Contains more Protein +189.3%
Contains more Water +164.9%
Croissant
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
Pork chop
24% 14% 61%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 14.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.45 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more Fats +46.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +275%
Contains more Protein +189.3%
Contains more Water +164.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Croissant
Croissant
1
:
2
Pork chop
Pork chop
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +73.1%
Croissant
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.094 g
Pork chop
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 4.339 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.894 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +73.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Pork chop Opinion
Net carbs 43.2g 0g Croissant
Protein 8.2g 23.72g Pork chop
Fats 21g 14.35g Croissant
Carbs 45.8g 0g Croissant
Calories 406kcal 231kcal Croissant
Sugar 11.26g 0g Pork chop
Fiber 2.6g 0g Croissant
Calcium 37mg 56mg Pork chop
Iron 2.03mg 0.87mg Croissant
Magnesium 16mg 20mg Pork chop
Phosphorus 105mg 241mg Pork chop
Potassium 118mg 315mg Pork chop
Sodium 467mg 74mg Pork chop
Zinc 0.75mg 3.15mg Pork chop
Copper 0.08mg 0.105mg Pork chop
Manganese 0.33mg 0.01mg Croissant
Selenium 22.7µg 36.4µg Pork chop
Vitamin A 744IU 15IU Croissant
Vitamin A RAE 206µg 4µg Croissant
Vitamin E 0.84mg 0.21mg Croissant
Vitamin D 0IU 40IU Pork chop
Vitamin D 0µg 1µg Pork chop
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Croissant
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.49mg Pork chop
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.313mg Pork chop
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 7.927mg Pork chop
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 1.104mg Pork chop
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.489mg Pork chop
Folate 88µg 0µg Croissant
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.66µg Pork chop
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg Croissant
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.282mg Pork chop
Threonine 0.284mg 1.043mg Pork chop
Isoleucine 0.365mg 1.123mg Pork chop
Leucine 0.623mg 1.952mg Pork chop
Lysine 0.329mg 2.109mg Pork chop
Methionine 0.175mg 0.65mg Pork chop
Phenylalanine 0.416mg 0.985mg Pork chop
Valine 0.41mg 1.2mg Pork chop
Histidine 0.187mg 0.965mg Pork chop
Cholesterol 67mg 78mg Croissant
Trans Fat 0.066g Croissant
Saturated Fat 11.659g 4.339g Pork chop
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.001g Croissant
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Croissant
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.011g Pork chop
Monounsaturated Fat 5.525g 4.887g Croissant
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 1.894g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.065g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.922g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pork chop
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Pork chop

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Croissant Pork chop
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
34%
Croissant
53%
Pork chop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
53%
Pork chop

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork chop
Pork chop contains less Sodium (difference - 393mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.32g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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. Pork chop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167824/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.