Croissant vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between croissant and waffle?
- Croissant is richer in folate, vitamin B1, vitamin A, and vitamin B5, while waffle is higher in selenium, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
- Croissant's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 44% higher.
- Waffle has 3 times less vitamin A than croissant. Croissant has 744IU of vitamin A, while waffle has 228IU.
- Waffle is lower in saturated fat.
- Waffle has a higher glycemic index (76) than croissant (56).
We used Croissants, butter and Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe 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 CopperCopper | +29% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +24.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +589.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +34.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +13.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +81% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +103.5% |
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 AVitamin A | +216.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +47.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +77.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +91.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +44% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +56.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +48.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +39.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +81% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +72.2% |
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Protein
~7.9g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +56.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +520.2% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 22.7µg | 46.2µg | 43% |
| Saturated fat | 11.659g | 2.866g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.094g | 6.785g | 38% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 255mg | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 206µg | 65µg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 190mg | 12% |
| Fats | 21g | 14.1g | 11% |
| Folate | 88µg | 46µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.388mg | 0.263mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 10% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 0.347mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.861mg | 0.485mg | 8% |
| Choline | 38.8mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.84mg | 6% | |
| Calories | 406kcal | 291kcal | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.525g | 3.521g | 5% |
| Carbs | 45.8g | 32.9g | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.25µg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.03mg | 2.31mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.33mg | 0.265mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.062mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 467mg | 511mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 69mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.75mg | 0.68mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.188mg | 2.073mg | 1% |
| Protein | 8.2g | 7.9g | 1% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 159mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.2g | 32.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 11.26g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.284mg | 0.289mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.365mg | 0.362mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.623mg | 0.63mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.329mg | 0.384mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.179mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.416mg | 0.395mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.41mg | 0.409mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0.006g | N/A |
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
35%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
66%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Waffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.793g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Croissant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
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 ($)