Croissant vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between croissant and potato pancake
- Croissant has more selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin A, and folate, while potato pancake has more vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, and copper.
- Croissant's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 46% higher.
- Potato pancake contains 7 times less vitamin A than croissant. Croissant contains 744IU of vitamin A, while potato pancake contains 113IU.
- The amount of saturated fat in potato pancake is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Croissants, butter and Potato pancakes.
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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 | +15.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +21.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -38.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +26.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +155.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +125% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +427.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +125% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21.9% |
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 | +543.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +265.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +145.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +39.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +30.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +13.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +114.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +13700% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +672.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +81.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +50% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +91.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.2 g
Fats:
21 g
Carbs:
45.8 g
Water:
23.2 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
6.08 g
Fats:
14.76 g
Carbs:
27.81 g
Water:
47.77 g
Other:
3.58 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +34.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +42.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +64.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +105.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +98.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.659 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.094 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.496 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.516 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +48.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +587% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.094g | 7.516g | 43% |
| Saturated fat | 11.659g | 2.496g | 42% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 27.6mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.448mg | 30% |
| Selenium | 22.7µg | 8.9µg | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.388mg | 0.158mg | 19% |
| Vitamin A | 206µg | 32µg | 19% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 622mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 467mg | 764mg | 13% |
| Folate | 88µg | 41µg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.18mg | 11% |
| Fats | 21g | 14.76g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 95mg | 9% |
| Starch | 20.88g | 9% | |
| Calories | 406kcal | 268kcal | 7% |
| Choline | 38.8mg | 74.2mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 45.8g | 27.81g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 0.173mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.03mg | 1.67mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 36mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.29µg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.525g | 3.73g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.84mg | 0.23mg | 4% |
| Protein | 8.2g | 6.08g | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 3.3g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 128mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.33mg | 0.26mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.188mg | 1.672mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.3µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.861mg | 0.757mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 11IU | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2.7µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.56g | 1% | |
| Calcium | 37mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 43.2g | 24.51g | N/A |
| Sugar | 11.26g | 1.79g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.75mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.284mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.365mg | 0.28mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.623mg | 0.442mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.329mg | 0.389mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.137mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.416mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.41mg | 0.369mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0.141mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0.008g | N/A |
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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%
37%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.47g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.163g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Croissant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 297mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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