Croissant vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Croissant and Tortilla
- Croissant is richer in Vitamin A RAE, 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.
| 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% |
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 | +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 D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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
| 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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 406kcal | 310kcal |
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| Protein | 8.2g | 9.76g |
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| Fats | 21g | 9.76g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 43.2g | 36.09g |
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| Carbs | 45.8g | 45.89g |
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| Cholesterol | 67mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 85mg |
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| Calcium | 37mg | 244mg |
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| Potassium | 118mg | 262mg |
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| Iron | 2.03mg | 2.63mg |
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| Sugar | 11.26g | 2.44g |
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| Fiber | 2.6g | 9.8g |
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.266mg |
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| Zinc | 0.75mg | 1.92mg |
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| Phosphorus | 105mg | 346mg |
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| Sodium | 467mg | 512mg |
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| Vitamin A | 744IU | 5IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 206µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.84mg | 0.9mg |
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| Manganese | 0.33mg |
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| Selenium | 22.7µg | 37µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.388mg | 0.823mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 0.289mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.188mg | 4.858mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.861mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.312mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 4.5µg |
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| Folate | 88µg | 138µg |
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| Choline | 38.8mg | 20mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 11.659g | 4.878g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.525g | 3.062g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.094g | 0.992g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0.129mg |
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| Threonine | 0.284mg | 0.312mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.365mg | 0.353mg |
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| Leucine | 0.623mg | 0.671mg |
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| Lysine | 0.329mg | 0.37mg |
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| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.163mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.416mg | 0.488mg |
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| Valine | 0.41mg | 0.444mg |
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| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0.255mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
81%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.82g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.781g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
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.