Croissant vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between croissant and potato salad
- Croissant has more selenium, vitamin B1, folate, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin A, manganese, and vitamin B3; however, potato salad is higher in vitamin C.
- Croissant covers your daily need for saturated fat, 51% more than potato salad.
- Croissant has 13 times more folate than potato salad. While croissant has 88µg of folate, potato salad has only 7µg.
- Potato salad has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of croissant is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Croissants, butter and Potato salad, home-prepared.
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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 | +94.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +212.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +141.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +101.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +226.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +453.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +115.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +47.5% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +403.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +301.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +145.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +61.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1157.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +4900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +143.1% |
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:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +206% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +156.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +310% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +227.6% |
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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
1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +122.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +241.6% |
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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| Saturated fat | 11.659g | 1.429g | 47% |
| Selenium | 22.7µg | 4.1µg | 34% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.388mg | 0.077mg | 26% |
| Fats | 21g | 8.2g | 20% |
| Folate | 88µg | 7µg | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 206µg | 32µg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.094g | 3.737g | 18% |
| Iron | 2.03mg | 0.65mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 0.06mg | 14% |
| Calories | 406kcal | 143kcal | 13% |
| Carbs | 45.8g | 11.17g | 12% |
| Protein | 8.2g | 2.68g | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 10mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.33mg | 0.101mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.188mg | 0.89mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 52mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.525g | 2.48g | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Choline | 38.8mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.861mg | 0.534mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.141mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.84mg | 6% | |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 1.3g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.118mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.75mg | 0.31mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 254mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 467mg | 529mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 37mg | 19mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 43.2g | 9.87g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 68mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 11.26g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.284mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.365mg | 0.141mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.623mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.329mg | 0.171mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.416mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.41mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 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
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13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Croissant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Croissant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)