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Croissant vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between croissant and refried beans

  • Refried beans have less selenium, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin A, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and iron.
  • Croissant's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 55% more.
  • Croissant has a higher glycemic index than refried beans.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Croissants, butter and Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity).

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 11% 10% 76% 27% 20% 45% 61% 43% 124%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 25% 8.7% 28% 54% 43% 16% 39% 48% 38% 32%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +27.6%
Contains more IronIron +41%
Contains more ZincZinc +29.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +291.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +118.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +170.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +61.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20.8%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 69% 17% 0% 97% 56% 41% 52% 13% 20% 4.5% 66% 21%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 20% 0% 1.8% 0% 19% 18% 6.9% 11% 24% 0% 5.3% 8.3% 12%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +410.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +205.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +496.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +355.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
Contains more CholineCholine +83%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +77.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +16.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
5% 2% 14% 78% 2%
Protein: 4.98 g
Fats: 2.01 g
Carbs: 13.55 g
Water: 77.75 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +64.7%
Contains more FatsFats +944.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +238%
Contains more WaterWater +235.1%
~equal in Other ~1.71g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 30% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.659 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.094 g
36% 34% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.631 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.543 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +819.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +101.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Refried beans DV% diff.
Saturated fat 11.659g 0.631g 50%
Selenium 22.7µg 5.8µg 31%
Fats 21g 2.01g 29%
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.076mg 26%
Vitamin A 206µg 0µg 23%
Histidine 0.187mg 153mg 22%
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg 22%
Folate 88µg 11µg 19%
Calories 406kcal 90kcal 16%
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 0.189mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 5.525g 0.601g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.079mg 12%
Carbs 45.8g 13.55g 11%
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 0.367mg 11%
Iron 2.03mg 1.44mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 6mg 6%
Protein 8.2g 4.98g 6%
Potassium 118mg 319mg 6%
Magnesium 16mg 35mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.84mg 0.09mg 5%
Copper 0.08mg 0.129mg 5%
Sodium 467mg 370mg 4%
Fiber 2.6g 3.7g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 0.543g 4%
Starch 7.43g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.103mg 3%
Choline 38.8mg 21.2mg 3%
Manganese 0.33mg 0.289mg 2%
Phosphorus 105mg 92mg 2%
Zinc 0.75mg 0.58mg 2%
Calcium 37mg 29mg 1%
Net carbs 43.2g 9.85g N/A
Sugar 11.26g 0.54g N/A
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.016g N/A
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.065mg 0%
Threonine 0.284mg 0.231mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.365mg 0.242mg 0%
Leucine 0.623mg 0.438mg 0%
Lysine 0.329mg 0.377mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0.083mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.416mg 0.297mg 0%
Valine 0.41mg 0.287mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.169g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Croissant Refried beans
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
35%
Croissant
10%
Refried beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
33%
Refried beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Refried beans
Refried beans contains less Sodium (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.028g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Refried beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172438/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.