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Croissant vs. Spinach raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between croissant and spinach raw?

  • Croissant is richer in selenium and vitamin B1, while spinach raw is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, and manganese.
  • Spinach raw's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 401% higher.
  • Croissant has a higher glycemic index (56) than spinach raw (32).

We used Croissants, butter and Spinach, raw 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.
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 56% 30% 49% 102% 43% 14% 21% 10% 117% 5.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +41.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +114.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2170%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +393.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +167.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +372.9%
Contains more IronIron +33.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +62.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +171.8%

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 94% 156% 41% 0% 20% 44% 14% 3.9% 45% 0% 1207% 146% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +397.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +202.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1224.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +101%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +13950%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +127.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +236.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +26727.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +120.5%
~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
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +186.7%
Contains more FatsFats +5284.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1161.7%
Contains more WaterWater +294%
~equal in Other ~1.72g

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
26% 4% 69%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.063 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.165 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +55150%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +563%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Spinach raw DV% diff.
Vitamin K 1.8µg 482.9µg 401%
Saturated fat 11.659g 0.063g 53%
Selenium 22.7µg 1µg 39%
Fats 21g 0.39g 32%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 28.1mg 31%
Vitamin A 206µg 469µg 29%
Folate 88µg 194µg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.078mg 26%
Manganese 0.33mg 0.897mg 25%
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg 22%
Calories 406kcal 23kcal 19%
Sodium 467mg 79mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 0.065mg 16%
Magnesium 16mg 79mg 15%
Carbs 45.8g 3.63g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 5.525g 0.01g 14%
Potassium 118mg 558mg 13%
Protein 8.2g 2.86g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.195mg 11%
Iron 2.03mg 2.71mg 9%
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 0.724mg 9%
Phosphorus 105mg 49mg 8%
Vitamin E 0.84mg 2.03mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Calcium 37mg 99mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 0.165g 6%
Copper 0.08mg 0.13mg 6%
Choline 38.8mg 19.3mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.189mg 4%
Zinc 0.75mg 0.53mg 2%
Fiber 2.6g 2.2g 2%
Net carbs 43.2g 1.43g N/A
Sugar 11.26g 0.42g N/A
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.284mg 0.122mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.365mg 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 0.623mg 0.223mg 0%
Lysine 0.329mg 0.174mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.416mg 0.129mg 0%
Valine 0.41mg 0.161mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0.064mg 0%
Fructose 0.15g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Croissant Spinach raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
137%
Spinach raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
45%
Spinach raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw contains less Sodium (difference - 388mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.596g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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.
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. Spinach raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168462/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.