Croissant vs. Walnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between croissant and walnut
- Croissant is richer in selenium, yet walnut is richer in copper, manganese, vitamin B6, phosphorus, magnesium, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for copper for walnut is 167% higher.
- Walnut has a lower glycemic index than croissant.
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 SeleniumSelenium | +363.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +887.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +164.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +273.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +43.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1882.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +312% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +229.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +20500% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +13.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +60.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +94.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +51.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +550% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +825.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +50% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +11.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +234.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +470% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +85.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +210.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -47.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +61.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.094g | 47.174g | 307% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 1.586mg | 167% |
| Manganese | 0.33mg | 3.414mg | 134% |
| Fats | 21g | 65.21g | 68% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.537mg | 37% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 158mg | 34% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 346mg | 34% |
| Selenium | 22.7µg | 4.9µg | 32% |
| Saturated fat | 11.659g | 6.126g | 25% |
| Vitamin A | 206µg | 1µg | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 0mg | 22% |
| Zinc | 0.75mg | 3.09mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 467mg | 2mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 6.7g | 16% |
| Protein | 8.2g | 15.23g | 14% |
| Calories | 406kcal | 654kcal | 12% |
| Iron | 2.03mg | 2.91mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 45.8g | 13.71g | 11% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 441mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.525g | 8.933g | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.188mg | 1.125mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 0.15mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 98mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.861mg | 0.57mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.388mg | 0.341mg | 4% |
| Folate | 88µg | 98µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.84mg | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2.7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 1.3mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 43.2g | 7.01g | N/A |
| Sugar | 11.26g | 2.61g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.06g | 0% | |
| Choline | 38.8mg | 39.2mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.284mg | 0.596mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.365mg | 0.625mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.623mg | 1.17mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.329mg | 0.424mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.236mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.416mg | 0.711mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.41mg | 0.753mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0.391mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.09g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Walnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Walnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 465mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Walnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.533g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Walnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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