Oatmeal vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between oatmeal and croissant
- Oatmeal has more iron, vitamin B6, and manganese; however, croissant has more selenium, folate, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1.
- Croissant's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 57% more.
- Oatmeal has 5 times more vitamin B6 than croissant. Oatmeal has 0.29mg of vitamin B6, while croissant has 0.058mg.
- Oatmeal is lower in sodium.
- Oatmeal has a higher glycemic index than croissant.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) 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 | +62.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +116.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +193.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +69.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +93.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +21.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +21% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +354% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +38.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +58.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +49.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +171.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +350% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +725.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +262.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +246% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1444.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +292.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +215.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1313% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +156.8% |
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 | 0.226g | 11.659g | 52% |
| Iron | 5.96mg | 2.03mg | 49% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 22.7µg | 32% |
| Fats | 1.36g | 21g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 467mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.29mg | 0.058mg | 18% |
| Calories | 68kcal | 406kcal | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.391g | 5.525g | 13% |
| Protein | 2.37g | 8.2g | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.26mg | 0.388mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 11.67g | 45.8g | 11% |
| Folate | 44µg | 88µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.317mg | 0.861mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.558mg | 0.33mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 130µg | 206µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Choline | 4.7mg | 38.8mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.025mg | 2.188mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.84mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 105mg | 4% |
| Starch | 10.37g | 4% | |
| Calcium | 80mg | 37mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.426g | 1.094g | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 2.6g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.215mg | 0.241mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 118mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.62mg | 0.75mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 1.8µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.97g | 43.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.46g | 11.26g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0.284mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.105mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.2mg | 0.623mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0.329mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.04mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.416mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.151mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.057mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 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?
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 418mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.433g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
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.