Fast food vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between fast food and croissant?
- Fast food is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, zinc, iron, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2, while croissant is higher in vitamin A and vitamin B5.
- Croissant's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 36% higher.
- Croissant has 6 times less vitamin B12 than fast food. Fast food has 0.89µg of vitamin B12, while croissant has 0.16µg.
- Fast food is lower in cholesterol.
We used Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain and Croissants, butter types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +68.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +67.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +66.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +50.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +51.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +236% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -29.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +11.8% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +156.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +265.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +456.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +172.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2188.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +121.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +22.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +62.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +12.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +101.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +65.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +74.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +45.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -61.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +53.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +14.3% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 4.493g | 11.659g | 33% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89µg | 0.16µg | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 206µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.617mg | 2.188mg | 21% |
| Protein | 16.52g | 8.2g | 17% |
| Zinc | 2.52mg | 0.75mg | 16% |
| Fats | 12.01g | 21g | 14% |
| Iron | 3.06mg | 2.03mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 0.058mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 67mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.241mg | 9% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 9% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg | 0.861mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.317mg | 0.388mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 331mg | 467mg | 6% |
| Calories | 297kcal | 406kcal | 5% |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.08mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 31.5g | 45.8g | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 2.6g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.68g | 1.094g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 134mg | 105mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 20.3µg | 22.7µg | 4% |
| Fructose | 2.27g | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.84mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 37mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 16mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 1.8µg | 3% |
| Folate | 80µg | 88µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.835g | 5.525g | 2% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 118mg | 2% |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 38.8mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.33mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 29.8g | 43.2g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.88g | 11.26g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.514g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0.284mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.642mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.13mg | 0.623mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.785mg | 0.329mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.306mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0.416mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.728mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.402mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fast food is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 136mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fast food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.166g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.