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Croissant vs. Puff pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Croissant and Puff pastry

  • Croissant has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B5, and Folate, however, Puff pastry is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin B3, Manganese, and Iron.
  • Croissant covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 31% more than Puff pastry.
  • Puff pastry contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Croissants, butter and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked.

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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 Calcium +270%
Contains more Phosphorus +75%
Contains more Potassium +90.3%
Contains more Zinc +38.9%
Contains more Iron +28.1%
Contains less Sodium -45.8%
Contains more Copper +43.8%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Equal in Magnesium - 16
Equal in Selenium - 24.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 77% 12% 45% 11% 61% 21% 27% 44% 124%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 98% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 39% 65% 134%
Contains more Calcium +270%
Contains more Phosphorus +75%
Contains more Potassium +90.3%
Contains more Zinc +38.9%
Contains more Iron +28.1%
Contains less Sodium -45.8%
Contains more Copper +43.8%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Equal in Magnesium - 16
Equal in Selenium - 24.5

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +74300%
Contains more Vitamin E +52.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +205.3%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +805.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.258
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 11% 0% 0% 81% 60% 72% 0% 5% 42% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin A +74300%
Contains more Vitamin E +52.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +205.3%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +805.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.258

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +10.8%
Contains more Water +213.5%
Contains more Other +80%
Contains more Fats +83.3%
Equal in Protein - 7.4
Equal in Carbs - 45.7
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
7% 39% 46% 7%
Protein: 7.4 g
Fats: 38.5 g
Carbs: 45.7 g
Water: 7.4 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Protein +10.8%
Contains more Water +213.5%
Contains more Other +80%
Contains more Fats +83.3%
Equal in Protein - 7.4
Equal in Carbs - 45.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1931.8%
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.094 g
15% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 5.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.228 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1931.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Puff pastry Opinion
Net carbs 43.2g 44.2g Puff pastry
Protein 8.2g 7.4g Croissant
Fats 21g 38.5g Puff pastry
Carbs 45.8g 45.7g Croissant
Calories 406kcal 558kcal Puff pastry
Sugar 11.26g 0.75g Puff pastry
Fiber 2.6g 1.5g Croissant
Calcium 37mg 10mg Croissant
Iron 2.03mg 2.6mg Puff pastry
Magnesium 16mg 16mg
Phosphorus 105mg 60mg Croissant
Potassium 118mg 62mg Croissant
Sodium 467mg 253mg Puff pastry
Zinc 0.75mg 0.54mg Croissant
Copper 0.08mg 0.115mg Puff pastry
Manganese 0.33mg 0.495mg Puff pastry
Selenium 22.7µg 24.5µg Puff pastry
Vitamin A 744IU 1IU Croissant
Vitamin A RAE 206µg 0µg Croissant
Vitamin E 0.84mg 0.55mg Croissant
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Croissant
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.323mg Croissant
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.258mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 3.8mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 0mg Croissant
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.019mg Croissant
Folate 88µg 55µg Croissant
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Croissant
Vitamin K 1.8µg 16.3µg Puff pastry
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.086mg Croissant
Threonine 0.284mg 0.198mg Croissant
Isoleucine 0.365mg 0.275mg Croissant
Leucine 0.623mg 0.514mg Croissant
Lysine 0.329mg 0.144mg Croissant
Methionine 0.175mg 0.131mg Croissant
Phenylalanine 0.416mg 0.367mg Croissant
Valine 0.41mg 0.312mg Croissant
Histidine 0.187mg 0.158mg Croissant
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg Puff pastry
Saturated Fat 11.659g 5.502g Puff pastry
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Croissant
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Croissant
Monounsaturated Fat 5.525g 8.828g Puff pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 22.228g Puff pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Croissant Puff pastry
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
26%
Puff pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
43%
Puff pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 214mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.157g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (56)
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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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. Puff pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172738/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.