Croissant vs. Wafer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between croissant and wafer?
- Croissant is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin A, folate, and vitamin B5, while wafer is higher in copper, iron, and manganese.
- Wafer's daily need coverage for copper is 43% higher.
- Wafer has 74 times less vitamin A than croissant. Croissant has 744IU of vitamin A, while wafer has 10IU.
- Wafer is lower in cholesterol.
We used Croissants, butter and Cookies, chocolate wafers types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +19.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -19.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +298.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +231.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +78% |
| Contains more IronIron | +97.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +478.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +45.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +110.9% |
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 | +6766.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +91.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +126% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +77.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +87.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +171.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +10.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +30.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +33.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +47.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +415.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +58.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +13.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +279.6% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.463mg | 43% |
| Saturated fat | 11.659g | 4.241g | 34% |
| Selenium | 22.7µg | 5.7µg | 31% |
| Iron | 2.03mg | 4.01mg | 25% |
| Vitamin A | 206µg | 3µg | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 2mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.094g | 4.153g | 20% |
| Manganese | 0.33mg | 0.696mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.388mg | 0.203mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.861mg | 0.381mg | 10% |
| Folate | 88µg | 47µg | 10% |
| Fats | 21g | 14.2g | 10% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 53mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 45.8g | 72.7g | 9% |
| Sodium | 467mg | 580mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 132mg | 4% |
| Choline | 38.8mg | 14.3mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.188mg | 2.858mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 210mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 3.4g | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.09µg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.75mg | 1.09mg | 3% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Protein | 8.2g | 6.6g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.525g | 4.865g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 0.266mg | 2% |
| Calories | 406kcal | 433kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2.4µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.84mg | 0.72mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 31mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.051mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.2g | 69.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 11.26g | 37.43g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.284mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.365mg | 0.261mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.623mg | 0.447mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.329mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.416mg | 0.308mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.41mg | 0.323mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0.002g | N/A |
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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
35%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wafer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.418g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Croissant is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 113mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)