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Croissant vs. Pâté — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Croissant and Pâté

  • Croissant is richer in Vitamin B1, yet Pâté is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Copper, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Pâté is 127% higher.
  • Croissant contains 13 times more Vitamin B1 than Pâté. Croissant contains 0.388mg of Vitamin B1, while Pâté contains 0.03mg.
  • Croissant contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Croissants, butter and Pate, liver, not specified, canned.

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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 Magnesium +23.1%
Contains less Sodium -33%
Contains more Manganese +175%
Contains more Calcium +89.2%
Contains more Iron +170.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +90.5%
Contains more Potassium +16.9%
Contains more Zinc +280%
Contains more Copper +400%
Contains more Selenium +83.3%
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 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 78% 134% 16% 227%
Contains more Magnesium +23.1%
Contains less Sodium -33%
Contains more Manganese +175%
Contains more Calcium +89.2%
Contains more Iron +170.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +90.5%
Contains more Potassium +16.9%
Contains more Zinc +280%
Contains more Copper +400%
Contains more Selenium +83.3%

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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Pâté
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1193.3%
Contains more Folate +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +343.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +149%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1900%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.06
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 198% 0% 0% 7% 8% 139% 62% 72% 14% 45% 400% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1193.3%
Contains more Folate +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +343.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +149%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1900%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.06

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +2953.3%
Contains more Protein +73.2%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Water +132.3%
Contains more Other +33.3%
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
14% 28% 54% 2%
Protein: 14.2 g
Fats: 28 g
Carbs: 1.5 g
Water: 53.9 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Carbs +2953.3%
Contains more Protein +73.2%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Water +132.3%
Contains more Other +33.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +123.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +188.8%
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.094 g
38% 49% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.57 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.16 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +123.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +188.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Pâté Opinion
Net carbs 43.2g 1.5g Croissant
Protein 8.2g 14.2g Pâté
Fats 21g 28g Pâté
Carbs 45.8g 1.5g Croissant
Calories 406kcal 319kcal Croissant
Sugar 11.26g Pâté
Fiber 2.6g 0g Croissant
Calcium 37mg 70mg Pâté
Iron 2.03mg 5.5mg Pâté
Magnesium 16mg 13mg Croissant
Phosphorus 105mg 200mg Pâté
Potassium 118mg 138mg Pâté
Sodium 467mg 697mg Croissant
Zinc 0.75mg 2.85mg Pâté
Copper 0.08mg 0.4mg Pâté
Manganese 0.33mg 0.12mg Croissant
Selenium 22.7µg 41.6µg Pâté
Vitamin A 744IU 3300IU Pâté
Vitamin A RAE 206µg 991µg Pâté
Vitamin E 0.84mg Croissant
Vitamin C 0.2mg 2mg Pâté
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.03mg Croissant
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.6mg Pâté
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 3.3mg Pâté
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 1.2mg Pâté
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.06mg Pâté
Folate 88µg 60µg Croissant
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 3.2µg Pâté
Vitamin K 1.8µg Croissant
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.157mg Pâté
Threonine 0.284mg 0.568mg Pâté
Isoleucine 0.365mg 0.554mg Pâté
Leucine 0.623mg 1.05mg Pâté
Lysine 0.329mg 0.838mg Pâté
Methionine 0.175mg 0.284mg Pâté
Phenylalanine 0.416mg 0.582mg Pâté
Valine 0.41mg 0.768mg Pâté
Histidine 0.187mg 0.298mg Pâté
Cholesterol 67mg 255mg Croissant
Saturated Fat 11.659g 9.57g Pâté
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Croissant
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Croissant
Monounsaturated Fat 5.525g 12.36g Pâté
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 3.16g Pâté

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Croissant Pâté
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
79%
Pâté
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
88%
Pâté

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pâté
Pâté is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pâté
Pâté is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.089g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pâté
Pâté is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pâté
Pâté is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 230mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 188mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Pâté - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172930/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.