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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 RAE, 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.
Contains more Magnesium +23.1%
Contains more Potassium +66.2%
Contains less Sodium -32.4%
Contains more Zinc +87.5%
Contains more Calcium +691.9%
Contains more Iron +190.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +150.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 77% 12% 45% 11% 61% 21% 27% 44% 124%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 88% 222% 10% 113% 7% 91% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +23.1%
Contains more Potassium +66.2%
Contains less Sodium -32.4%
Contains more Zinc +87.5%
Contains more Calcium +691.9%
Contains more Iron +190.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Folate +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +142.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +813.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +900%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.39
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 45% 17% 0% 1% 97% 56% 42% 52% 14% 66% 20% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 79% 0% 0% 0% 98% 104% 100% 0% 123% 56% 200% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Folate +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +142.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +813.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +900%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.39

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +64%
Contains more Fats +90.9%
Contains more Water +25.9%
Contains more Other +166.7%
Equal in Carbs - 50
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 Protein +64%
Contains more Fats +90.9%
Contains more Water +25.9%
Contains more Other +166.7%
Equal in Carbs - 50

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +97.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +320.5%
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.094 g
27% 28% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.6 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +97.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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
Net carbs 43.2g 48.8g Strudel
Protein 8.2g 5g Croissant
Fats 21g 11g Croissant
Carbs 45.8g 50g Strudel
Calories 406kcal 318kcal Croissant
Sugar 11.26g 16.8g Croissant
Fiber 2.6g 1.2g Croissant
Calcium 37mg 293mg Strudel
Iron 2.03mg 5.9mg Strudel
Magnesium 16mg 13mg Croissant
Phosphorus 105mg 263mg Strudel
Potassium 118mg 71mg Croissant
Sodium 467mg 691mg Croissant
Zinc 0.75mg 0.4mg Croissant
Copper 0.08mg Croissant
Manganese 0.33mg Croissant
Selenium 22.7µg Croissant
Vitamin A 744IU 1316IU Strudel
Vitamin A RAE 206µg 395µg Strudel
Vitamin E 0.84mg 0mg Croissant
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Strudel
Vitamin C 0.2mg 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
Folate 88µg 74µg Croissant
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 1.6µg Strudel
Vitamin K 1.8µg Croissant
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
Cholesterol 67mg 12mg Strudel
Trans Fat 0.2g Croissant
Saturated Fat 11.659g 2.7g Strudel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Croissant
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Croissant
Monounsaturated Fat 5.525g 2.8g Croissant
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 4.6g Strudel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Croissant Strudel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
34%
Croissant
63%
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.