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Croissant vs. Whisky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between croissant and whisky

  • Whisky contains less selenium, vitamin B1, iron, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and vitamin A than croissant.
  • Croissant's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 58% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in whisky is lower.
  • Whisky has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of whisky is 0, while the glycemic index of croissant is 56.

The food types used in this comparison are Croissants, butter and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, whiskey, 86 proof.

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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%
Whisky
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0.09% 0.75% 4.7% 0.55% 1.3% 0% 1% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11700%
Contains more IronIron +10050%
Contains more CopperCopper +471.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +3650%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3400%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4025%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%

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% 69% 17% 0% 97% 56% 41% 52% 13% 20% 4.5% 66% 21%
Whisky
0
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% 0% 0% 0% 2% 0.23% 0.94% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4750%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24000%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4276%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
Whisky
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64% 36%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.1 g
Water: 63.9 g
Other: 36 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +45700%
Contains more WaterWater +175.4%
Contains more OtherOther +1900%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Whisky DV% diff.
Saturated fat 11.659g 0g 53%
Selenium 22.7µg 0µg 41%
Fats 21g 0g 32%
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.008mg 32%
Iron 2.03mg 0.02mg 25%
Vitamin A 206µg 0µg 23%
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg 22%
Folate 88µg 0µg 22%
Sodium 467mg 0mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.001mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 0mg 17%
Protein 8.2g 0g 16%
Carbs 45.8g 0.1g 15%
Phosphorus 105mg 3mg 15%
Manganese 0.33mg 0.008mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 5.525g 0g 14%
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 0.05mg 13%
Fiber 2.6g 0g 10%
Calories 406kcal 250kcal 8%
Zinc 0.75mg 0.02mg 7%
Copper 0.08mg 0.014mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 0g 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Choline 38.8mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.84mg 6%
Calcium 37mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0mg 4%
Magnesium 16mg 0mg 4%
Potassium 118mg 1mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 43.2g 0.1g N/A
Sugar 11.26g 0.1g N/A
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0%
Threonine 0.284mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.365mg 0%
Leucine 0.623mg 0%
Lysine 0.329mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.416mg 0%
Valine 0.41mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Croissant Whisky
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
35%
Croissant
0%
Whisky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
1%
Whisky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whisky
Whisky contains less Sodium (difference - 467mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.659g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in minerals
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. Whisky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174819/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.