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Croissant vs. Sun-dried tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between croissant and sun-dried tomato

  • Croissant is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, and folate, yet sun-dried tomato is higher in vitamin C, copper, potassium, vitamin B6, and magnesium.
  • Sun-dried tomato covers your daily vitamin C needs 113% more than croissant.
  • The glycemic index of sun-dried tomato is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Croissants, butter and Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained.

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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 58% 14% 138% 101% 158% 21% 60% 35% 61% 16%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +656.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +406.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +27%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1226.3%
Contains more IronIron +32%
Contains more CopperCopper +491.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +41.2%
~equal in Zinc ~0.78mg

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 339% 21% 0% 0% 48% 88% 68% 29% 74% 0% 0% 17% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +221.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +101%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +79.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +282.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +50800%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +65.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +450%
~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
5% 14% 23% 54% 4%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 14.08 g
Carbs: 23.33 g
Water: 53.83 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +62.1%
Contains more FatsFats +49.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +96.3%
Contains more WaterWater +132%
Contains more OtherOther +105.6%

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
15% 69% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.893 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.663 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.06 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +56.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +88.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Sun-dried tomato DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0.2mg 101.8mg 113%
Saturated fat 11.659g 1.893g 44%
Copper 0.08mg 0.473mg 44%
Potassium 118mg 1565mg 43%
Selenium 22.7µg 3µg 36%
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.319mg 20%
Vitamin A 206µg 64µg 16%
Folate 88µg 23µg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.193mg 16%
Magnesium 16mg 81mg 15%
Fiber 2.6g 5.8g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.383mg 11%
Fats 21g 14.08g 11%
Calories 406kcal 213kcal 10%
Sodium 467mg 266mg 9%
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 3.63mg 9%
Iron 2.03mg 2.68mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 5.525g 8.663g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 0.479mg 8%
Choline 38.8mg 7%
Carbs 45.8g 23.33g 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 2.06g 6%
Vitamin E 0.84mg 6%
Manganese 0.33mg 0.466mg 6%
Protein 8.2g 5.06g 6%
Phosphorus 105mg 139mg 5%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Calcium 37mg 47mg 1%
Net carbs 43.2g 17.53g N/A
Sugar 11.26g N/A
Zinc 0.75mg 0.78mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.284mg 0.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.365mg 0.121mg 0%
Leucine 0.623mg 0.185mg 0%
Lysine 0.329mg 0.186mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0.044mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.416mg 0.131mg 0%
Valine 0.41mg 0.13mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0.077mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Croissant Sun-dried tomato
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
35%
Croissant
53%
Sun-dried tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
66%
Sun-dried tomato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 201mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.766g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Sun-dried tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169384/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.