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Italian sausage raw vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between italian sausage raw and croissant

  • Italian sausage raw is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and zinc, yet croissant is higher in folate, vitamin A, manganese, iron, and fiber.
  • Italian sausage raw covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 31% more than croissant.
  • Italian sausage raw contains 5 times more vitamin B6 than croissant. While italian sausage raw contains 0.3mg of vitamin B6, croissant contains only 0.058mg.
  • The amount of sodium in croissant is lower.
  • The glycemic index of italian sausage raw is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Sausage, Italian, pork, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 5.4% 22% 44% 27% 49% 61% 95% 7.6% 135%
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 PotassiumPotassium +114.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +138.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +105.6%
Contains more IronIron +72%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +469%
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg
~equal in Selenium ~22.7µg

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 6.7% 0% 0% 0% 142% 39% 61% 31% 69% 114% 0% 6% 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 0.67% 69% 17% 0% 97% 56% 41% 52% 13% 20% 4.5% 66% 21%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +417.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +468.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +68.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1000%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 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 ProteinProtein +73.8%
Contains more FatsFats +49.2%
Contains more WaterWater +120.2%
Contains more OtherOther +49.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +6946.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 48% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.27 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.03 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +159.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +268.4%
~equal in Saturated fat ~11.659g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage raw Croissant DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 0.16µg 31%
Vitamin A 0µg 206µg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 14.34g 5.525g 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.03g 1.094g 20%
Folate 8µg 88µg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.058mg 19%
Fats 31.33g 21g 16%
Carbs 0.65g 45.8g 15%
Vitamin B1 0.568mg 0.388mg 15%
Manganese 0.058mg 0.33mg 12%
Protein 14.25g 8.2g 12%
Iron 1.18mg 2.03mg 11%
Sodium 731mg 467mg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.6g 10%
Zinc 1.79mg 0.75mg 9%
Vitamin B3 3.25mg 2.188mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 0.861mg 7%
Choline 38.8mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.84mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.241mg 6%
Phosphorus 142mg 105mg 5%
Potassium 253mg 118mg 4%
Selenium 24.8µg 22.7µg 4%
Calories 346kcal 406kcal 3%
Cholesterol 76mg 67mg 3%
Calcium 18mg 37mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Saturated fat 11.27g 11.659g 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0.2mg 2%
Net carbs 0.65g 43.2g N/A
Magnesium 14mg 16mg 0%
Sugar 11.26g N/A
Copper 0.08mg 0.08mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.099mg 0%
Threonine 0.563mg 0.284mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.52mg 0.365mg 0%
Leucine 0.956mg 0.623mg 0%
Lysine 1.083mg 0.329mg 0%
Methionine 0.346mg 0.175mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.477mg 0.416mg 0%
Valine 0.572mg 0.41mg 0%
Histidine 0.411mg 0.187mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage raw Croissant
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
36%
Italian sausage raw
35%
Croissant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Italian sausage raw
43%
Croissant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.389g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 264mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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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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.

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. Italian sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/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.