Croissants, apple vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between croissants, apple and danish pastry
- Croissants, apple has more fiber, vitamin B5, and vitamin A; however, danish pastry is higher in iron, vitamin B2, phosphorus, manganese, and copper.
- Danish pastry contains 3 times less vitamin A than croissants, apple. Croissants, apple contains 380IU of vitamin A, while danish pastry contains 128IU.
- Croissants, apple has less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Croissants, apple and Danish pastry, cheese.
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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 ZincZinc | +47.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -34.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +16.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +63.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +122.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +86.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +67.1% |
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 CVitamin C | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +168.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +22.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +96.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +58.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +25% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.4 g
Fats:
8.7 g
Carbs:
37.1 g
Water:
45.6 g
Other:
1.2 g
Protein:
8 g
Fats:
21.9 g
Carbs:
37.2 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +45.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +151.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25% |
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Protein
~8g
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Carbs
~37.2g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.994 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.628 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.575 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -26.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +372.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +310% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Monounsaturated fat | 2.393g | 11.313g | 22% |
| Fats | 8.7g | 21.9g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.628g | 2.575g | 13% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 1.8mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 4.994g | 6.794g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 108mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.164mg | 0.26mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 94µg | 35µg | 7% |
| Calories | 254kcal | 374kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 6.9µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.596mg | 0.304mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.21mg | 0.351mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 1g | 6% |
| Sodium | 274mg | 417mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.089mg | 5% |
| Choline | 20.1mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.232mg | 0.19mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.03mg | 0.7mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.6mg | 2mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 23mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 2% | |
| Folate | 57µg | 60µg | 1% |
| Protein | 7.4g | 8g | 1% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 35mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.032mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 34.6g | 36.2g | N/A |
| Carbs | 37.1g | 37.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 90mg | 98mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.95g | N/A | |
| Selenium | 19µg | 18.9µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.086mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.256mg | 0.293mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.325mg | 0.371mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.556mg | 0.644mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.318mg | 0.43mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.151mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.359mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.368mg | 0.412mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.166mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0.001g | 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
21%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Danish pastry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Danish pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Croissants, apple is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissants, apple contains less Sodium (difference - 143mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Croissants, apple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissants, apple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)