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Croissant vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Croissant and Waffle?

  • Croissant is richer in Vitamin A, Folate, Vitamin B1, 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 206µg of Vitamin A, while Waffle has 65µg.
  • Waffle is lower in Saturated Fat.

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.
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%
Waffle
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 77% 14% 87% 21% 19% 81% 67% 35% 252%
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%
~equal in Zinc ~0.68mg
~equal in Sodium ~511mg

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%
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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 1.3% 14% 0% 0% 66% 80% 39% 29% 13% 31% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +226.3%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.073mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.056mg

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
Waffle
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8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more FatsFats +48.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.2%
Contains more WaterWater +81%
Contains more OtherOther +72.2%
~equal in Protein ~7.9g

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
Waffle
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22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.785 g
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.
Croissant Waffle
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Waffle Opinion
Calories 406kcal 291kcal Croissant
Protein 8.2g 7.9g Croissant
Fats 21g 14.1g Croissant
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.4mg Waffle
Net carbs 43.2g 32.9g Croissant
Carbs 45.8g 32.9g Croissant
Cholesterol 67mg 69mg Croissant
Magnesium 16mg 19mg Waffle
Calcium 37mg 255mg Waffle
Potassium 118mg 159mg Waffle
Iron 2.03mg 2.31mg Waffle
Sugar 11.26g Waffle
Fiber 2.6g Croissant
Copper 0.08mg 0.062mg Croissant
Zinc 0.75mg 0.68mg Croissant
Phosphorus 105mg 190mg Waffle
Sodium 467mg 511mg Croissant
Vitamin A 744IU 228IU Croissant
Vitamin A 206µg 65µg Croissant
Vitamin E 0.84mg Croissant
Manganese 0.33mg 0.265mg Croissant
Selenium 22.7µg 46.2µg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.263mg Croissant
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.347mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 2.073mg Croissant
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 0.485mg Croissant
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.056mg Croissant
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.25µg Waffle
Vitamin K 1.8µg Croissant
Folate 88µg 46µg Croissant
Choline 38.8mg Croissant
Saturated Fat 11.659g 2.866g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 5.525g 3.521g Croissant
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 6.785g Waffle
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.099mg
Threonine 0.284mg 0.289mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.365mg 0.362mg Croissant
Leucine 0.623mg 0.63mg Waffle
Lysine 0.329mg 0.384mg Waffle
Methionine 0.175mg 0.179mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.416mg 0.395mg Croissant
Valine 0.41mg 0.409mg Croissant
Histidine 0.187mg 0.187mg
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.001g Croissant
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.006g Waffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Croissant Waffle
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
24%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.793g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.