Croissant vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are croissant and taco shells different?
- Croissant is higher in selenium, vitamin A, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2; however, taco shells are richer in phosphorus, fiber, magnesium, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for croissant is 33% higher.
- Croissant has a lower glycemic index (56) than taco shells (69).
Croissants, butter and Taco shells, baked are the varieties used 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 IronIron | +23.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +372.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +418.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +170.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +95.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +41.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +114.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +121.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -30.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +69.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +20500% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +21.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +79.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +201.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +17.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +27.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +29.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +377.8% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 22.7µg | 4.8µg | 33% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.094g | 5.495g | 29% |
| Starch | 54.94g | 23% | |
| Vitamin A | 206µg | 1µg | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 0mg | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 11.659g | 7.105g | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 233mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.861mg | 17% | |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 6.7g | 16% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 83mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.388mg | 0.216mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 0.08mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.203mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.33mg | 0.56mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.75mg | 1.61mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 8.6µg | 6% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 100mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 467mg | 324mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 45.8g | 63.49g | 6% |
| Folate | 88µg | 69µg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.03mg | 1.64mg | 5% |
| Protein | 8.2g | 6.41g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.525g | 6.935g | 4% |
| Calories | 406kcal | 476kcal | 4% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.113mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 231mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.188mg | 1.867mg | 2% |
| Choline | 38.8mg | 29.9mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.84mg | 0.69mg | 1% |
| Fats | 21g | 21.79g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.2g | 56.79g | N/A |
| Sugar | 11.26g | 1.5g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.172g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.284mg | 0.227mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.365mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.623mg | 0.837mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.329mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.416mg | 0.29mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.41mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0.167mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.27g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.097g | N/A |
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:
6.41 g
Fats:
21.79 g
Carbs:
63.49 g
Water:
6.4 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +262.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +38.6% |
~equal in
Fats
~21.79g
~equal in
Other
~1.91g
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
7.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.495 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -39.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +25.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +402.3% |
