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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 from Croissant is 33% higher.

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.
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 59% 30% 20% 62% 38% 44% 100% 42% 73% 26%
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.
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% 45% 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 0% 1% 14% 0% 54% 18% 35% 0% 47% 0% 22% 52% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4276.5%
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%
~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
6% 22% 63% 6% 2%
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
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.094 g
36% 36% 28%
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%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Croissant Taco shells
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Taco shells Opinion
Calories 406kcal 476kcal Taco shells
Protein 8.2g 6.41g Croissant
Fats 21g 21.79g Taco shells
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Croissant
Net carbs 43.2g 56.79g Taco shells
Carbs 45.8g 63.49g Taco shells
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg Taco shells
Magnesium 16mg 83mg Taco shells
Calcium 37mg 100mg Taco shells
Potassium 118mg 231mg Taco shells
Iron 2.03mg 1.64mg Croissant
Sugar 11.26g 1.5g Taco shells
Fiber 2.6g 6.7g Taco shells
Copper 0.08mg 0.113mg Taco shells
Zinc 0.75mg 1.61mg Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Phosphorus 105mg 233mg Taco shells
Sodium 467mg 324mg Taco shells
Vitamin A 744IU 17IU Croissant
Vitamin A 206µg 1µg Croissant
Vitamin E 0.84mg 0.69mg Croissant
Manganese 0.33mg 0.56mg Taco shells
Selenium 22.7µg 4.8µg Croissant
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.216mg Croissant
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.08mg Croissant
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 1.867mg Croissant
Vitamin B5 0.861mg Croissant
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.203mg Taco shells
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Croissant
Vitamin K 1.8µg 8.6µg Taco shells
Folate 88µg 69µg Croissant
Trans Fat 0.172g Croissant
Choline 38.8mg 29.9mg Croissant
Saturated Fat 11.659g 7.105g Taco shells
Monounsaturated Fat 5.525g 6.935g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 5.495g Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.04mg Croissant
Threonine 0.284mg 0.227mg Croissant
Isoleucine 0.365mg 0.22mg Croissant
Leucine 0.623mg 0.837mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.329mg 0.197mg Croissant
Methionine 0.175mg 0.18mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.416mg 0.29mg Croissant
Valine 0.41mg 0.287mg Croissant
Histidine 0.187mg 0.167mg Croissant
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Croissant
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Croissant
Omega-3 - ALA 0.27g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.097g Taco shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Croissant Taco shells
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
33%
Croissant
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 143mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.554g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Taco shells - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172800/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.