Croissant vs. Submarine sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between croissant and submarine sandwich
- Croissant has more vitamin A, vitamin B5, fiber, and folate; however, submarine sandwich is higher in calcium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin C.
- Croissant covers your daily need for saturated fat, 41% more than submarine sandwich.
- Croissant has 4 times more vitamin A than submarine sandwich. While croissant has 744IU of vitamin A, submarine sandwich has only 170IU.
- Submarine sandwich has less saturated fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Croissants, butter and Fast foods, submarine sandwich, cold cut on white bread with lettuce and tomato.
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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 IronIron | +12.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +362.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +139% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +40% |
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 | +836.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +104.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +13.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +55.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +3650% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +10.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +97.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +37.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +150% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.2 g
Fats:
21 g
Carbs:
45.8 g
Water:
23.2 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
10.52 g
Fats:
10.04 g
Carbs:
20.43 g
Water:
56.51 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +109.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +124.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +143.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.659 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.094 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.554 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.927 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +48.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -69.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +76.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 11.659g | 3.554g | 37% |
| Vitamin A | 206µg | 22µg | 20% |
| Fats | 21g | 10.04g | 17% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 171mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.188mg | 4.323mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 27mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.203mg | 11% |
| Calories | 406kcal | 213kcal | 10% |
| Carbs | 45.8g | 20.43g | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 7.5mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.861mg | 0.555mg | 6% |
| Folate | 88µg | 66µg | 6% |
| Starch | 15.67g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.094g | 1.927g | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 1.2g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.525g | 3.716g | 5% |
| Sodium | 467mg | 575mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 22.7µg | 19.9µg | 5% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 282mg | 5% |
| Protein | 8.2g | 10.52g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.388mg | 0.343mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.75mg | 1.05mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.84mg | 0.41mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.03mg | 1.81mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.22µg | 3% |
| Choline | 38.8mg | 29.1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 4.5µg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.4g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 0.267mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 7IU | 1% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 112mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.33mg | 0.354mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 43.2g | 19.23g | N/A |
| Sugar | 11.26g | 3.18g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.119g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.284mg | 0.331mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.365mg | 0.431mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.623mg | 0.752mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.329mg | 0.491mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.21mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.416mg | 0.431mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.41mg | 0.501mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0.301mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.104g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.048g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.665g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Submarine sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Submarine sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.08g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Submarine sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.105g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Submarine sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Submarine sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 108mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.