Nachos vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between nachos and croissant?
- Nachos are higher in vitamin E, vitamin K, and phosphorus; however, croissant is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, folate, iron, and vitamin A.
- Croissant's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 47% more.
- Croissant contains 11 times less vitamin K than nachos. Nachos contain 19.3µg of vitamin K, while croissant contains 1.8µg.
- Nachos have less saturated fat.
- Croissant has a lower glycemic index (56) than nachos (75).
We used Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Croissants, butter types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +162.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +70.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +206.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +14.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +88.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33% |
| Contains more IronIron | +170.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +25% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +76.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +164% |
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 | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +385.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +270.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +972.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4020% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +215.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +81.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +247.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +126.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +128.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +780% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +47% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +61.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +89.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +31.2% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +153.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +360.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 2.173g | 11.659g | 43% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.04g | 1.094g | 26% |
| Selenium | 8.6µg | 22.7µg | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.123mg | 0.388mg | 22% |
| Vitamin E | 4.08mg | 0.84mg | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 206µg | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 14.02g | 5.525g | 21% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 67mg | 21% |
| Folate | 10µg | 88µg | 20% |
| Iron | 0.75mg | 2.03mg | 16% |
| Vitamin K | 19.3µg | 1.8µg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 198mg | 105mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.058mg | 12% |
| Starch | 28.33g | 12% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.861mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.63mg | 2.188mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.241mg | 8% |
| Protein | 4.32g | 8.2g | 8% |
| Sodium | 313mg | 467mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 362mg | 118mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.187mg | 0.33mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 16mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 34.91g | 45.8g | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0.16µg | 4% |
| Calories | 343kcal | 406kcal | 3% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 37mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.064mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 2.6g | 2% |
| Choline | 26.4mg | 38.8mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.75mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Fats | 21.5g | 21g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.71g | 43.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.17g | 11.26g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.058g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.156mg | 0.284mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.187mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.521mg | 0.623mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.156mg | 0.329mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.094mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.229mg | 0.416mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.25mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.135mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.617g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.343g | 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?
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 154mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nachos is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.486g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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.