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Mortadella vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mortadella and Croissant different?

  • Mortadella is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, and Zinc, however, Croissant is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, Folate, Manganese, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Mortadella is 11751% higher.
  • Mortadella contains 9 times more Vitamin B12 than Croissant. While Mortadella contains 1.48µg of Vitamin B12, Croissant contains only 0.16µg.
  • Croissant has less Sodium.

Mortadella, beef, pork and Croissants, butter are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Potassium +38.1%
Contains more Zinc +180%
Contains more Calcium +105.6%
Contains more Iron +45%
Contains more Magnesium +45.5%
Contains less Sodium -62.5%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +1000%
Equal in Phosphorus - 105
Equal in Selenium - 22.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 8% 42% 15% 163% 58% 20% 4% 124%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 77% 12% 45% 11% 61% 21% 27% 44% 124%
Contains more Potassium +38.1%
Contains more Zinc +180%
Contains more Calcium +105.6%
Contains more Iron +45%
Contains more Magnesium +45.5%
Contains less Sodium -62.5%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +1000%
Equal in Phosphorus - 105
Equal in Selenium - 22.7

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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63385.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +124.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +825%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +281.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +226.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +95.7%
Contains more Folate +2833.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 30% 0% 30% 35308% 51% 27% 30% 3% 185% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 45% 17% 0% 1% 97% 56% 42% 52% 14% 66% 20% 5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63385.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +124.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +825%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +281.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +226.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +95.7%
Contains more Folate +2833.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +99.6%
Contains more Fats +20.9%
Contains more Water +125.4%
Contains more Other +60.6%
Contains more Carbs +1401.6%
16% 25% 3% 52% 3%
Protein: 16.37 g
Fats: 25.39 g
Carbs: 3.05 g
Water: 52.3 g
Other: 2.89 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 Protein +99.6%
Contains more Fats +20.9%
Contains more Water +125.4%
Contains more Other +60.6%
Contains more Carbs +1401.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +106%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +185.2%
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.094 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +106%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +185.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Croissant Opinion
Net carbs 3.05g 43.2g Croissant
Protein 16.37g 8.2g Mortadella
Fats 25.39g 21g Mortadella
Carbs 3.05g 45.8g Croissant
Calories 311kcal 406kcal Croissant
Sugar 0g 11.26g Mortadella
Fiber 0g 2.6g Croissant
Calcium 18mg 37mg Croissant
Iron 1.4mg 2.03mg Croissant
Magnesium 11mg 16mg Croissant
Phosphorus 97mg 105mg Croissant
Potassium 163mg 118mg Mortadella
Sodium 1246mg 467mg Croissant
Zinc 2.1mg 0.75mg Mortadella
Copper 0.06mg 0.08mg Croissant
Manganese 0.03mg 0.33mg Croissant
Selenium 22.6µg 22.7µg Croissant
Vitamin A 0IU 744IU Croissant
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 206µg Croissant
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.84mg Croissant
Vitamin D 41IU 0IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg Mortadella
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Croissant
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.388mg Croissant
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.241mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 2.188mg Mortadella
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.861mg Croissant
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.058mg Mortadella
Folate 3µg 88µg Croissant
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 0.16µg Mortadella
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.8µg Croissant
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.099mg Mortadella
Threonine 0.633mg 0.284mg Mortadella
Isoleucine 0.708mg 0.365mg Mortadella
Leucine 1.213mg 0.623mg Mortadella
Lysine 1.262mg 0.329mg Mortadella
Methionine 0.394mg 0.175mg Mortadella
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 0.416mg Mortadella
Valine 0.735mg 0.41mg Mortadella
Histidine 0.52mg 0.187mg Mortadella
Cholesterol 56mg 67mg Mortadella
Saturated Fat 9.51g 11.659g Mortadella
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Croissant
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Croissant
Monounsaturated Fat 11.38g 5.525g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 1.094g Mortadella

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mortadella Croissant
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
2972%
Mortadella
34%
Croissant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
43%
Croissant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.149g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 779mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Mortadella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174573/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.