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Croissant vs. Tart — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Croissant and Tart different?

  • Croissant has more Selenium, and Vitamin B1, however, Tart is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, and Magnesium.
  • Croissant covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 51% more than Tart.

Croissants, butter and Breakfast tart, low fat types were 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.
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Tart
Contains more Phosphorus +12.9%
Contains more Potassium +78.8%
Contains more Zinc +167.9%
Contains more Selenium +76%
Contains more Calcium +18.9%
Contains more Iron +68.5%
Contains more Magnesium +175%
Contains less Sodium -22.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.073
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 77% 12% 45% 11% 61% 21% 27% 44% 124%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 129% 32% 40% 6% 48% 8% 25% 0% 71%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.9%
Contains more Potassium +78.8%
Contains more Zinc +167.9%
Contains more Selenium +76%
Contains more Calcium +18.9%
Contains more Iron +68.5%
Contains more Magnesium +175%
Contains less Sodium -22.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.073

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.
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Tart
Contains more Vitamin E +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +350%
Contains more Vitamin A +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +127.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +555.2%
Contains more Folate +13.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 45% 17% 0% 1% 97% 56% 42% 52% 14% 66% 20% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 11% 0% 13% 72% 127% 72% 0% 88% 75% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +350%
Contains more Vitamin A +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +127.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +555.2%
Contains more Folate +13.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Tart
Contains more Protein +105.5%
Contains more Fats +250.6%
Contains more Water +92.7%
Contains more Other +52.5%
Contains more Carbs +67.7%
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
4% 6% 77% 12%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 5.99 g
Carbs: 76.8 g
Water: 12.04 g
Other: 1.18 g
Contains more Protein +105.5%
Contains more Fats +250.6%
Contains more Water +92.7%
Contains more Other +52.5%
Contains more Carbs +67.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Tart
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +65.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.1%
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.094 g
25% 60% 16%
Saturated Fat: 1.393 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.878 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +65.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Tart Opinion
Net carbs 43.2g 75.3g Tart
Protein 8.2g 3.99g Croissant
Fats 21g 5.99g Croissant
Carbs 45.8g 76.8g Tart
Calories 406kcal 372kcal Croissant
Sugar 11.26g 4.87g Tart
Fiber 2.6g 1.5g Croissant
Calcium 37mg 44mg Tart
Iron 2.03mg 3.42mg Tart
Magnesium 16mg 44mg Tart
Phosphorus 105mg 93mg Croissant
Potassium 118mg 66mg Croissant
Sodium 467mg 361mg Tart
Zinc 0.75mg 0.28mg Croissant
Copper 0.08mg 0.073mg Croissant
Manganese 0.33mg Croissant
Selenium 22.7µg 12.9µg Croissant
Vitamin A 744IU 950IU Tart
Vitamin A RAE 206µg 285µg Tart
Vitamin E 0.84mg 0.53mg Croissant
Vitamin C 0.2mg 3.8mg Tart
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.285mg Croissant
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.549mg Tart
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 3.8mg Tart
Vitamin B5 0.861mg Croissant
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.38mg Tart
Folate 88µg 100µg Tart
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Croissant
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0.4µg Croissant
Tryptophan 0.099mg Croissant
Threonine 0.284mg Croissant
Isoleucine 0.365mg Croissant
Leucine 0.623mg Croissant
Lysine 0.329mg Croissant
Methionine 0.175mg Croissant
Phenylalanine 0.416mg Croissant
Valine 0.41mg Croissant
Histidine 0.187mg Croissant
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg Tart
Saturated Fat 11.659g 1.393g Tart
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Croissant
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Croissant
Monounsaturated Fat 5.525g 3.338g Croissant
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 0.878g Croissant

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Croissant Tart
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
34%
Croissant
43%
Tart
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
37%
Tart

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tart
Tart is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tart
Tart contains less Sodium (difference - 106mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tart
Tart is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tart
Tart is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.266g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tart
Tart is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Tart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175069/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.