Gratin vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between gratin and croissant
- Gratin has more vitamin C; however, croissant has more selenium, vitamin B1, folate, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin A, and vitamin B5.
- Croissant's daily need coverage for selenium is 36% more.
- Gratin has 50 times more vitamin C than croissant. Gratin has 9.9mg of vitamin C, while croissant has 0.2mg.
- Gratin is lower in saturated fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +221.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +235.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +217.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +105% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +740.7% |
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 | +4850% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +221.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +506.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +107.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +120.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +122.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +700% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +219% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +62.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +176.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +306.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -59.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +157.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +296.4% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 2.7µg | 22.7µg | 36% |
| Saturated fat | 4.733g | 11.659g | 31% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.064mg | 0.388mg | 27% |
| Fats | 7.59g | 21g | 21% |
| Folate | 11µg | 88µg | 19% |
| Iron | 0.64mg | 2.03mg | 17% |
| Vitamin A | 64µg | 206µg | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 67mg | 15% |
| Calories | 132kcal | 406kcal | 14% |
| Carbs | 11.27g | 45.8g | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 9.9mg | 0.2mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.116mg | 0.241mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.387mg | 0.861mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.16mg | 0.08mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.174mg | 0.058mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.149g | 5.525g | 8% |
| Potassium | 396mg | 118mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 37mg | 8% |
| Choline | 38.8mg | 7% | |
| Manganese | 0.161mg | 0.33mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.993mg | 2.188mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.84mg | 6% | |
| Protein | 5.06g | 8.2g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.276g | 1.094g | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 2.6g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 433mg | 467mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 105mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 0.75mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.47g | 43.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 11.26g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.07mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.192mg | 0.284mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.284mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.443mg | 0.623mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.381mg | 0.329mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.254mg | 0.416mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.325mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.151mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 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?
Gratin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gratin contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gratin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.926g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.