Croissant vs. Agave nectar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between croissant and agave nectar
- Croissant has more selenium, iron, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and folate, while agave nectar has more vitamin C and vitamin K.
- Croissant's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 58% higher.
- The amount of saturated fat in agave nectar is lower.
- Agave nectar has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of agave nectar is 13, while the glycemic index of croissant is 56.
The food types used in this comparison are Croissants, butter and Sweetener, syrup, agave.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1500% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3600% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2850% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2155.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +788.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +7400% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +10400% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +6500% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1235.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.1% |
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 | +2475% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +218% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +46.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +217.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +193.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +191.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +8400% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +303.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1150% |
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:
0.09 g
Fats:
0.45 g
Carbs:
76.37 g
Water:
22.94 g
Other:
0.15 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +9011.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4566.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1100% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +66.7% |
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Water
~22.94g
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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| Fructose | 55.6g | 70% | |
| Saturated fat | 11.659g | 0g | 53% |
| Selenium | 22.7µg | 1.7µg | 38% |
| Fats | 21g | 0.45g | 32% |
| Iron | 2.03mg | 0.09mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.388mg | 0.122mg | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 0mg | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 206µg | 8µg | 22% |
| Sodium | 467mg | 4mg | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 17mg | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 22.5µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.861mg | 17% | |
| Protein | 8.2g | 0.09g | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 1mg | 15% |
| Folate | 88µg | 30µg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.525g | 0g | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.234mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.33mg | 0.005mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 0.2g | 10% |
| Carbs | 45.8g | 76.37g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.188mg | 0.689mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.009mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.75mg | 0.01mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.094g | 0g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 0.165mg | 6% |
| Choline | 38.8mg | 13.3mg | 5% |
| Calories | 406kcal | 310kcal | 5% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 1mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 1mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 4mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.84mg | 0.98mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 43.2g | 76.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 11.26g | 68.03g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.284mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.365mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.623mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.329mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.416mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.41mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g | 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
35%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Croissant is lower in Sugar (difference - 56.77g)
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Croissant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Agave nectar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 463mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.659g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)