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Croissant vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are croissant and skipjack tuna different?

  • Croissant is higher in vitamin B1, folate, and vitamin A; however, skipjack tuna is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, selenium, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for skipjack tuna is 104% higher.
  • Croissant contains 28 times more saturated fat than skipjack tuna. While croissant contains 11.659g of saturated fat, skipjack tuna contains only 0.42g.
  • Skipjack tuna has a lower glycemic index (0) than croissant (56).

Croissants, butter and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat are the varieties used in this article.

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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 31% 11% 46% 60% 37% 29% 122% 6.1% 2.5% 255%
Contains more IronIron +26.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1636.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +175%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +342.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +37.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +40%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +171.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +106.2%
~equal in Calcium ~37mg

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 3.3% 6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1044.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +921.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +97.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +780%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +757.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1591.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1268.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Contains more FatsFats +1527.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +244%
Contains more WaterWater +168.4%
Contains more OtherOther +356.7%

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
39% 23% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2173.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +171.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Croissant Skipjack tuna
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
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Skipjack tuna DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 18.756mg 104%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 2.19µg 85%
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.981mg 71%
Saturated fat 11.659g 0.42g 51%
Selenium 22.7µg 46.8µg 44%
Protein 8.2g 28.21g 40%
Fats 21g 1.29g 30%
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.038mg 29%
Phosphorus 105mg 285mg 26%
Vitamin A 206µg 18µg 21%
Folate 88µg 10µg 20%
Sodium 467mg 47mg 18%
Carbs 45.8g 0g 15%
Calories 406kcal 132kcal 14%
Manganese 0.33mg 0.019mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 5.525g 0.243g 13%
Potassium 118mg 522mg 12%
Fiber 2.6g 0g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.122mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 0.485mg 8%
Choline 38.8mg 7%
Magnesium 16mg 44mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.84mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 0.403g 5%
Iron 2.03mg 1.6mg 5%
Copper 0.08mg 0.11mg 3%
Zinc 0.75mg 1.05mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Cholesterol 67mg 60mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1mg 1%
Net carbs 43.2g 0g N/A
Calcium 37mg 37mg 0%
Sugar 11.26g N/A
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.316mg 0%
Threonine 0.284mg 1.237mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.365mg 1.3mg 0%
Leucine 0.623mg 2.293mg 0%
Lysine 0.329mg 2.59mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0.835mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.416mg 1.101mg 0%
Valine 0.41mg 1.453mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0.83mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.091g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.237g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Croissant Skipjack tuna
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
72%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 420mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.239g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.