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Endive vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Endive and Croissant

  • Endive has more Vitamin K, and Folate, however, Croissant has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Endive's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 191% more.
  • Endive has 2 times more Folate than Croissant. Endive has 142µg of Folate, while Croissant has 88µg.
  • Endive is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Endive, raw and Croissants, butter.

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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.
Endive
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 16% 28% 31% 33% 22% 12% 2.9% 55% 1.1%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +40.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +166.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +23.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +27.3%
Contains more IronIron +144.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +275%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11250%
~equal in Magnesium ~16mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.75mg

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.
Endive
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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 22% 130% 8.8% 0% 20% 17% 7.5% 54% 4.6% 0% 578% 107% 9.2%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3150%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +191.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +12733.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +61.4%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +385%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +221.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +447%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +131%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.861mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Endive
1
3% 94%
Protein: 1.25 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 93.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +304.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +556%
Contains more FatsFats +10400%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1267.2%
Contains more OtherOther +27.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Endive
1
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.087 g
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.094 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +138025%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1157.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Endive Croissant Opinion
Calories 17kcal 406kcal Croissant
Protein 1.25g 8.2g Croissant
Fats 0.2g 21g Croissant
Vitamin C 6.5mg 0.2mg Endive
Net carbs 0.25g 43.2g Croissant
Carbs 3.35g 45.8g Croissant
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg Endive
Magnesium 15mg 16mg Croissant
Calcium 52mg 37mg Endive
Potassium 314mg 118mg Endive
Iron 0.83mg 2.03mg Croissant
Sugar 0.25g 11.26g Endive
Fiber 3.1g 2.6g Endive
Copper 0.099mg 0.08mg Endive
Zinc 0.79mg 0.75mg Endive
Phosphorus 28mg 105mg Croissant
Sodium 22mg 467mg Endive
Vitamin A 2167IU 744IU Endive
Vitamin A RAE 108µg 206µg Croissant
Vitamin E 0.44mg 0.84mg Croissant
Manganese 0.42mg 0.33mg Endive
Selenium 0.2µg 22.7µg Croissant
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.388mg Croissant
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.241mg Croissant
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 2.188mg Croissant
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.861mg Endive
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.058mg Croissant
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Croissant
Vitamin K 231µg 1.8µg Endive
Folate 142µg 88µg Endive
Choline 16.8mg 38.8mg Croissant
Saturated Fat 0.048g 11.659g Endive
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 5.525g Croissant
Polyunsaturated fat 0.087g 1.094g Croissant
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.099mg Croissant
Threonine 0.05mg 0.284mg Croissant
Isoleucine 0.072mg 0.365mg Croissant
Leucine 0.098mg 0.623mg Croissant
Lysine 0.063mg 0.329mg Croissant
Methionine 0.014mg 0.175mg Croissant
Phenylalanine 0.053mg 0.416mg Croissant
Valine 0.063mg 0.41mg Croissant
Histidine 0.023mg 0.187mg Croissant
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Croissant
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Croissant

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Endive Croissant
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
74%
Endive
33%
Croissant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Endive
43%
Croissant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Endive
Endive is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Endive
Endive is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Endive
Endive contains less Sodium (difference - 445mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Endive
Endive is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.611g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Endive
Endive is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Endive - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168412/nutrients
  2. Croissant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174987/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.