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Croissant vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Croissant and Tortilla

  • Croissant is richer in Vitamin A, yet Tortilla is richer in Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Fiber, Selenium, Calcium, Copper, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Tortilla is 36% higher.
  • Tortilla contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Croissants, butter and Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat.

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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 61% 73% 23% 99% 89% 52% 148% 67% 0% 202%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +431.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +559.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +122%
Contains more IronIron +29.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +232.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +156%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +229.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +63%
~equal in Sodium ~512mg

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% 0.3% 18% 0% 206% 67% 91% 0% 72% 0% 11% 104% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +14780%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +94%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +112.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +122%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +437.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +150%
Contains more FolateFolate +56.8%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.9mg
~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
10% 10% 46% 30% 4%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 9.76 g
Carbs: 45.89 g
Water: 30.15 g
Other: 4.44 g
Contains more FatsFats +115.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +19%
Contains more WaterWater +30%
Contains more OtherOther +146.7%
~equal in Carbs ~45.89g

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
55% 34% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.878 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.062 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.992 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +80.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -58.2%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.992g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Tortilla Opinion
Calories 406kcal 310kcal Croissant
Protein 8.2g 9.76g Tortilla
Fats 21g 9.76g Croissant
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Croissant
Net carbs 43.2g 36.09g Croissant
Carbs 45.8g 45.89g Tortilla
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg Tortilla
Magnesium 16mg 85mg Tortilla
Calcium 37mg 244mg Tortilla
Potassium 118mg 262mg Tortilla
Iron 2.03mg 2.63mg Tortilla
Sugar 11.26g 2.44g Tortilla
Fiber 2.6g 9.8g Tortilla
Copper 0.08mg 0.266mg Tortilla
Zinc 0.75mg 1.92mg Tortilla
Phosphorus 105mg 346mg Tortilla
Sodium 467mg 512mg Croissant
Vitamin A 744IU 5IU Croissant
Vitamin A 206µg 0µg Croissant
Vitamin E 0.84mg 0.9mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.33mg Croissant
Selenium 22.7µg 37µg Tortilla
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.823mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.289mg Tortilla
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 4.858mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.861mg Croissant
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.312mg Tortilla
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Croissant
Vitamin K 1.8µg 4.5µg Tortilla
Folate 88µg 138µg Tortilla
Choline 38.8mg 20mg Croissant
Saturated Fat 11.659g 4.878g Tortilla
Monounsaturated Fat 5.525g 3.062g Croissant
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 0.992g Croissant
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.129mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.284mg 0.312mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.365mg 0.353mg Croissant
Leucine 0.623mg 0.671mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.329mg 0.37mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.175mg 0.163mg Croissant
Phenylalanine 0.416mg 0.488mg Tortilla
Valine 0.41mg 0.444mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.187mg 0.255mg Tortilla
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Croissant
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Croissant

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Croissant Tortilla
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
45%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
81%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.82g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.781g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174081/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.