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Croissant vs. Strudel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Croissant and Strudel?

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2 in Strudel is higher than in Croissant.
  • Strudel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 60% more.
  • Strudel contains 6 times less Cholesterol than Croissant. Croissant contains 67mg of Cholesterol, while Strudel contains 12mg.

We used Croissants, butter and KELLOGG'S, EGGO, Wafflers, Strawberry Strudel types 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 9.3% 88% 6.3% 221% 0% 11% 113% 90% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +87.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +691.9%
Contains more IronIron +190.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +150.5%

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% 45% 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 0% 79% 0% 0% 98% 104% 99% 0% 122% 200% 0% 56% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +18.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +142.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +813.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +900%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.39mg

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% 11% 50% 29% 5%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 50 g
Water: 29.2 g
Other: 4.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +64%
Contains more FatsFats +90.9%
Contains more WaterWater +25.9%
Contains more OtherOther +166.7%
~equal in Carbs ~50g

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
27% 28% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.6 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +97.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -76.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +320.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Strudel Opinion
Calories 406kcal 318kcal Croissant
Protein 8.2g 5g Croissant
Fats 21g 11g Croissant
Vitamin C 0.2mg Croissant
Net carbs 43.2g 48.8g Strudel
Carbs 45.8g 50g Strudel
Cholesterol 67mg 12mg Strudel
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Strudel
Magnesium 16mg 13mg Croissant
Calcium 37mg 293mg Strudel
Potassium 118mg 71mg Croissant
Iron 2.03mg 5.9mg Strudel
Sugar 11.26g 16.8g Croissant
Fiber 2.6g 1.2g Croissant
Copper 0.08mg Croissant
Zinc 0.75mg 0.4mg Croissant
Phosphorus 105mg 263mg Strudel
Sodium 467mg 691mg Croissant
Vitamin A 744IU 1316IU Strudel
Vitamin A 206µg 395µg Strudel
Vitamin E 0.84mg 0mg Croissant
Manganese 0.33mg Croissant
Selenium 22.7µg Croissant
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.39mg Strudel
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.45mg Strudel
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 5.3mg Strudel
Vitamin B5 0.861mg Croissant
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.53mg Strudel
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 1.6µg Strudel
Vitamin K 1.8µg Croissant
Folate 88µg 74µg Croissant
Trans Fat 0.2g Croissant
Choline 38.8mg Croissant
Saturated Fat 11.659g 2.7g Strudel
Monounsaturated Fat 5.525g 2.8g Croissant
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 4.6g Strudel
Tryptophan 0.099mg Croissant
Threonine 0.284mg Croissant
Isoleucine 0.365mg Croissant
Leucine 0.623mg Croissant
Lysine 0.329mg Croissant
Methionine 0.175mg Croissant
Phenylalanine 0.416mg Croissant
Valine 0.41mg Croissant
Histidine 0.187mg Croissant
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Croissant
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Croissant

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Croissant Strudel
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
33%
Croissant
58%
Strudel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
54%
Strudel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Strudel
Strudel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Strudel
Strudel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.959g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 224mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
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.
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

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.