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Croissant vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between croissant and sunflower seeds

  • Sunflower seeds are higher than croissant in vitamin E, copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, selenium, iron, and zinc.
  • Sunflower seeds cover your daily vitamin E needs 229% more than croissant.
  • The glycemic index of sunflower seeds is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Croissants, butter and Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried.

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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 232% 23% 57% 197% 600% 136% 283% 1.2% 254% 289%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1931.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +110.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +446.6%
Contains more IronIron +158.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +2150%
Contains more ZincZinc +566.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +528.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +490.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +133.5%

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% 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 4.7% 1% 703% 0% 370% 82% 156% 68% 310% 0% 0% 170% 30%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4086.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +281.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +47.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +280.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2219%
Contains more FolateFolate +158%
Contains more CholineCholine +42%
~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
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +129%
Contains more WaterWater +390.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +153.4%
Contains more FatsFats +145%
Contains more OtherOther +68.3%

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
10% 40% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.455 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +235.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2014.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Croissant Sunflower seeds
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Sunflower seeds DV% diff.
Vitamin E 0.84mg 35.17mg 229%
Copper 0.08mg 1.8mg 191%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 23.137g 147%
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 1.345mg 99%
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 1.48mg 91%
Phosphorus 105mg 660mg 79%
Magnesium 16mg 325mg 74%
Manganese 0.33mg 1.95mg 70%
Selenium 22.7µg 53µg 55%
Fats 21g 51.46g 47%
Iron 2.03mg 5.25mg 40%
Zinc 0.75mg 5mg 39%
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 8.335mg 38%
Folate 88µg 227µg 35%
Monounsaturated fat 5.525g 18.528g 33%
Saturated fat 11.659g 4.455g 33%
Protein 8.2g 20.78g 25%
Fiber 2.6g 8.6g 24%
Vitamin A 206µg 3µg 23%
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg 22%
Sodium 467mg 9mg 20%
Potassium 118mg 645mg 16%
Calories 406kcal 584kcal 9%
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.355mg 9%
Carbs 45.8g 20g 9%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 1.13mg 5%
Calcium 37mg 78mg 4%
Choline 38.8mg 55.1mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1.4mg 1%
Net carbs 43.2g 11.4g N/A
Sugar 11.26g 2.62g N/A
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.348mg 0%
Threonine 0.284mg 0.928mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.365mg 1.139mg 0%
Leucine 0.623mg 1.659mg 0%
Lysine 0.329mg 0.937mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0.494mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.416mg 1.169mg 0%
Valine 0.41mg 1.315mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0.632mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.014g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Croissant Sunflower seeds
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
146%
Sunflower seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
207%
Sunflower seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 458mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.204g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $1.6)

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. Sunflower seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/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.