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Pasta vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pasta and Croissant

  • Pasta has less Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus than Croissant.
  • Croissant covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 58% more than Pasta.
  • Pasta has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked 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.
Pasta
Pasta
3
:
7
Croissant
Croissant
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Copper +16.3%
Contains more Calcium +516.7%
Contains more Iron +78.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +391.7%
Contains more Zinc +33.9%
Contains more Manganese +47.3%
Pasta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Croissant
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 77% 12% 45% 11% 61% 21% 27% 44% 124%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Copper +16.3%
Contains more Calcium +516.7%
Contains more Iron +78.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +391.7%
Contains more Zinc +33.9%
Contains more Manganese +47.3%

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.
Pasta
Pasta
0
:
12
Croissant
Croissant
Contains more Vitamin A +3620%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +120.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +370.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70.6%
Contains more Folate +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +14.3%
Pasta
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 53% 35% 19% 11% 8% 48% 18% 0%
Croissant
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 A +3620%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +120.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +370.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70.6%
Contains more Folate +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +14.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
Pasta
1
:
4
Croissant
Croissant
Contains more Water +195.5%
Contains more Protein +59.2%
Contains more Fats +1900%
Contains more Carbs +83.7%
Contains more Other +480.6%
Pasta
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Croissant
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 Water +195.5%
Contains more Protein +59.2%
Contains more Fats +1900%
Contains more Carbs +83.7%
Contains more Other +480.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
Pasta
1
:
2
Croissant
Croissant
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4355.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +155%
Pasta
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
Croissant
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.094 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4355.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +155%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasta Croissant Opinion
Net carbs 24.93g 43.2g Croissant
Protein 5.15g 8.2g Croissant
Fats 1.05g 21g Croissant
Carbs 24.93g 45.8g Croissant
Calories 131kcal 406kcal Croissant
Sugar 11.26g Pasta
Fiber 2.6g Croissant
Calcium 6mg 37mg Croissant
Iron 1.14mg 2.03mg Croissant
Magnesium 18mg 16mg Pasta
Phosphorus 63mg 105mg Croissant
Potassium 24mg 118mg Croissant
Sodium 6mg 467mg Pasta
Zinc 0.56mg 0.75mg Croissant
Copper 0.093mg 0.08mg Pasta
Manganese 0.224mg 0.33mg Croissant
Selenium 22.7µg Croissant
Vitamin A 20IU 744IU Croissant
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 206µg Croissant
Vitamin E 0.84mg Croissant
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Croissant
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.388mg Croissant
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.241mg Croissant
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 2.188mg Croissant
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.861mg Croissant
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.058mg Croissant
Folate 64µg 88µg Croissant
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0.16µg Croissant
Vitamin K 1.8µg Croissant
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.099mg Croissant
Threonine 0.134mg 0.284mg Croissant
Isoleucine 0.197mg 0.365mg Croissant
Leucine 0.348mg 0.623mg Croissant
Lysine 0.097mg 0.329mg Croissant
Methionine 0.079mg 0.175mg Croissant
Phenylalanine 0.247mg 0.416mg Croissant
Valine 0.217mg 0.41mg Croissant
Histidine 0.103mg 0.187mg Croissant
Cholesterol 33mg 67mg Pasta
Saturated Fat 0.15g 11.659g Pasta
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Croissant
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Croissant
Monounsaturated Fat 0.124g 5.525g Croissant
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 1.094g Croissant

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pasta 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
16%
Pasta
34%
Croissant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
43%
Croissant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 461mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.509g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.