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Croissant vs. Walnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Croissant and Walnut

  • Croissant is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Walnut is richer in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Walnut is 167% higher.

Food types used in this article are Croissants, butter and Nuts, walnuts, english.

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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 Selenium +363.3%
Contains more Calcium +164.9%
Contains more Iron +43.3%
Contains more Magnesium +887.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +229.5%
Contains more Potassium +273.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Zinc +312%
Contains more Copper +1882.5%
Contains more Manganese +934.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 77% 12% 45% 11% 61% 21% 27% 44% 124%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 110% 113% 149% 39% 1% 85% 529% 446% 27%
Contains more Selenium +363.3%
Contains more Calcium +164.9%
Contains more Iron +43.3%
Contains more Magnesium +887.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +229.5%
Contains more Potassium +273.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Zinc +312%
Contains more Copper +1882.5%
Contains more Manganese +934.5%

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.
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Walnut
Contains more Vitamin A +3620%
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +94.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +550%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +825.9%
Contains more Folate +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 45% 17% 0% 1% 97% 56% 42% 52% 14% 66% 20% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 14% 0% 5% 86% 35% 22% 35% 124% 74% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +3620%
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +94.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +550%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +825.9%
Contains more Folate +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +234.1%
Contains more Water +470%
Contains more Protein +85.7%
Contains more Fats +210.5%
Equal in Other - 1.78
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
15% 65% 14% 4% 2%
Protein: 15.23 g
Fats: 65.21 g
Carbs: 13.71 g
Water: 4.07 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more Carbs +234.1%
Contains more Water +470%
Contains more Protein +85.7%
Contains more Fats +210.5%
Equal in Other - 1.78

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4212.1%
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.094 g
10% 14% 76%
Saturated Fat: 6.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.933 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 47.174 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4212.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Walnut Opinion
Net carbs 43.2g 7.01g Croissant
Protein 8.2g 15.23g Walnut
Fats 21g 65.21g Walnut
Carbs 45.8g 13.71g Croissant
Calories 406kcal 654kcal Walnut
Starch 0.06g Walnut
Fructose 0.09g Walnut
Sugar 11.26g 2.61g Walnut
Fiber 2.6g 6.7g Walnut
Calcium 37mg 98mg Walnut
Iron 2.03mg 2.91mg Walnut
Magnesium 16mg 158mg Walnut
Phosphorus 105mg 346mg Walnut
Potassium 118mg 441mg Walnut
Sodium 467mg 2mg Walnut
Zinc 0.75mg 3.09mg Walnut
Copper 0.08mg 1.586mg Walnut
Manganese 0.33mg 3.414mg Walnut
Selenium 22.7µg 4.9µg Croissant
Vitamin A 744IU 20IU Croissant
Vitamin A RAE 206µg 1µg Croissant
Vitamin E 0.84mg 0.7mg Croissant
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1.3mg Walnut
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.341mg Croissant
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.15mg Croissant
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 1.125mg Croissant
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 0.57mg Croissant
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.537mg Walnut
Folate 88µg 98µg Walnut
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Croissant
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2.7µg Walnut
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.17mg Walnut
Threonine 0.284mg 0.596mg Walnut
Isoleucine 0.365mg 0.625mg Walnut
Leucine 0.623mg 1.17mg Walnut
Lysine 0.329mg 0.424mg Walnut
Methionine 0.175mg 0.236mg Walnut
Phenylalanine 0.416mg 0.711mg Walnut
Valine 0.41mg 0.753mg Walnut
Histidine 0.187mg 0.391mg Walnut
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg Walnut
Saturated Fat 11.659g 6.126g Walnut
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Croissant
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Croissant
Monounsaturated Fat 5.525g 8.933g Walnut
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 47.174g Walnut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Croissant Walnut
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
34%
Croissant
33%
Walnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
152%
Walnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 465mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.533g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Walnut
Walnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $5)
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. Walnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170187/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.