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Croissant vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between croissant and seaweed

  • Croissant is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin A, and vitamin B3, yet seaweed is richer in vitamin K, magnesium, folate, and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for croissant is 57% higher.

Food types used in this article are Croissants, butter and Seaweed, kelp, raw.

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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 86% 50% 7.9% 107% 43% 34% 18% 30% 26% 3.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +150%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +65%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3142.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +656.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +354.1%
Contains more IronIron +40.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +62.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +64%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50.1%

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 10% 2% 17% 0% 13% 35% 8.8% 39% 0.46% 0% 165% 135% 7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +676%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +60.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +365.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +203.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1400%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3566.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +104.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.87mg
~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
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +388.1%
Contains more FatsFats +3650%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +378.6%
Contains more WaterWater +251.6%
Contains more OtherOther +267.2%

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
63% 25% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.247 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5537.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2227.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Seaweed DV% diff.
Vitamin K 1.8µg 66µg 54%
Saturated fat 11.659g 0.247g 52%
Selenium 22.7µg 0.7µg 40%
Fats 21g 0.56g 31%
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.05mg 28%
Magnesium 16mg 121mg 25%
Folate 88µg 180µg 23%
Vitamin A 206µg 6µg 22%
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg 22%
Calories 406kcal 43kcal 18%
Monounsaturated fat 5.525g 0.098g 14%
Calcium 37mg 168mg 13%
Protein 8.2g 1.68g 13%
Carbs 45.8g 9.57g 12%
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 0.47mg 11%
Sodium 467mg 233mg 10%
Iron 2.03mg 2.85mg 10%
Phosphorus 105mg 42mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 0.047g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.15mg 7%
Manganese 0.33mg 0.2mg 6%
Copper 0.08mg 0.13mg 6%
Choline 38.8mg 12.8mg 5%
Fiber 2.6g 1.3g 5%
Zinc 0.75mg 1.23mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 0.642mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.002mg 4%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 3mg 3%
Potassium 118mg 89mg 1%
Net carbs 43.2g 8.27g N/A
Sugar 11.26g 0.6g N/A
Vitamin E 0.84mg 0.87mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.048mg 0%
Threonine 0.284mg 0.055mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.365mg 0.076mg 0%
Leucine 0.623mg 0.083mg 0%
Lysine 0.329mg 0.082mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0.025mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.416mg 0.043mg 0%
Valine 0.41mg 0.072mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0.024mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Croissant Seaweed
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
33%
Seaweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
41%
Seaweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Seaweed
Seaweed contains less Sodium (difference - 234mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.412g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
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 ($)
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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.