Croissant vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Croissant and Potato
- Croissant has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin A, Folate, and Vitamin B2, however, Potato is higher in Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
- Croissant covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 58% more than Potato.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Croissants, butter and Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +146.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +88% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +108.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +50.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5575% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +75% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +353.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +47.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.9% |
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 | +7340% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +506.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +402.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +55.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +129% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +214.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +162.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +4700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +436.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +11.1% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +228% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +16053.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +116.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +35.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +222.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +184066.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1819.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -99.7% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 406kcal | 93kcal |
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| Protein | 8.2g | 2.5g |
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| Fats | 21g | 0.13g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 9.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 43.2g | 18.95g |
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| Carbs | 45.8g | 21.15g |
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| Cholesterol | 67mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 28mg |
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| Calcium | 37mg | 15mg |
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| Potassium | 118mg | 535mg |
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| Iron | 2.03mg | 1.08mg |
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| Sugar | 11.26g | 1.18g |
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| Fiber | 2.6g | 2.2g |
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.118mg |
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| Zinc | 0.75mg | 0.36mg |
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| Starch | 17.27g |
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| Phosphorus | 105mg | 70mg |
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| Sodium | 467mg | 10mg |
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| Vitamin A | 744IU | 10IU |
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| Vitamin A | 206µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.84mg | 0.04mg |
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| Manganese | 0.33mg | 0.219mg |
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| Selenium | 22.7µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.388mg | 0.064mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 0.048mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.188mg | 1.41mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.861mg | 0.376mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.311mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2µg |
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| Folate | 88µg | 28µg |
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| Choline | 38.8mg | 14.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 11.659g | 0.034g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.525g | 0.003g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.094g | 0.057g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0.025mg |
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| Threonine | 0.284mg | 0.081mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.365mg | 0.08mg |
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| Leucine | 0.623mg | 0.119mg |
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| Lysine | 0.329mg | 0.13mg |
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| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.038mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.416mg | 0.099mg |
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| Valine | 0.41mg | 0.125mg |
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| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0.042mg |
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| Fructose | 0.34g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 457mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.625g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Croissant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins