Croissant vs. Smoothie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between croissant and smoothie?
- Croissant is richer in iron, fiber, vitamin B3, and vitamin A, while smoothie is higher in vitamin C.
- Croissant's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 58% higher.
- Smoothie is lower in saturated fat.
- Croissant has a higher glycemic index (56) than smoothie (44).
We used Croissants, butter and Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +391.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1253.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +10.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +168.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +12150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +41.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +50% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +572.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +461.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +429.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +289.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 11.659g | 0g | 53% |
| Selenium | 22.7µg | 41% | |
| Fats | 21g | 0g | 32% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.388mg | 32% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 24.5mg | 27% |
| Iron | 2.03mg | 0.15mg | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 206µg | 23% | |
| Folate | 88µg | 22% | |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 0mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 19% | |
| Sodium | 467mg | 29mg | 19% |
| Calories | 406kcal | 37kcal | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.861mg | 17% | |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 15% | |
| Manganese | 0.33mg | 14% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.525g | 14% | |
| Protein | 8.2g | 1.22g | 14% |
| Carbs | 45.8g | 8.16g | 13% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 0g | 10% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.188mg | 0.816mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.75mg | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.094g | 7% | |
| Choline | 38.8mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.84mg | 6% | |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.24µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 24mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.082mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Net carbs | 43.2g | 8.16g | N/A |
| Calcium | 37mg | 41mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 11.26g | 7.35g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.284mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.365mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.623mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.329mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.416mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.41mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
2%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoothie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoothie is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 438mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.659g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoothie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Croissant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)