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Pastry vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pastry and Croissant?

  • Pastry is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin K, Manganese, and Iron, while Croissant is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B12.
  • Croissant's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 23% higher.
  • Croissant has 9 times less Vitamin K than Pastry. Pastry has 16.1µg of Vitamin K, while Croissant has 1.8µg.
  • Pastry is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake and Croissants, butter types in this comparison.

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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 Iron +26.1%
Contains less Sodium -46.7%
Contains more Copper +42.5%
Contains more Manganese +47.9%
Contains more Calcium +270%
Contains more Phosphorus +75%
Contains more Potassium +93.4%
Contains more Zinc +41.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 16
Equal in Selenium - 22.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 96% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 38% 64% 132%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 77% 12% 45% 11% 61% 21% 27% 44% 124%
Contains more Iron +26.1%
Contains less Sodium -46.7%
Contains more Copper +42.5%
Contains more Manganese +47.9%
Contains more Calcium +270%
Contains more Phosphorus +75%
Contains more Potassium +93.4%
Contains more Zinc +41.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 16
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.
Pastry
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +794.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +74300%
Contains more Vitamin E +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +176.2%
Contains more Folate +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.388
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 11% 0% 0% 100% 66% 79% 0% 5% 59% 0% 41%
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 B2 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +794.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +74300%
Contains more Vitamin E +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +176.2%
Contains more Folate +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.388

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +81.4%
Contains more Protein +12.3%
Contains more Water +172.9%
Contains more Other +80%
Equal in Carbs - 45.8
7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 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 Fats +81.4%
Contains more Protein +12.3%
Contains more Water +172.9%
Contains more Other +80%
Equal in Carbs - 45.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +290.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +347.3%
27% 60% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.894 g
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.094 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +290.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +347.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pastry Croissant Opinion
Net carbs 43.6g 43.2g Pastry
Protein 7.3g 8.2g Croissant
Fats 38.1g 21g Pastry
Carbs 45.1g 45.8g Croissant
Calories 551kcal 406kcal Pastry
Sugar 0.74g 11.26g Pastry
Fiber 1.5g 2.6g Croissant
Calcium 10mg 37mg Croissant
Iron 2.56mg 2.03mg Pastry
Magnesium 16mg 16mg
Phosphorus 60mg 105mg Croissant
Potassium 61mg 118mg Croissant
Sodium 249mg 467mg Pastry
Zinc 0.53mg 0.75mg Croissant
Copper 0.114mg 0.08mg Pastry
Manganese 0.488mg 0.33mg Pastry
Selenium 24.2µg 22.7µg Pastry
Vitamin A 1IU 744IU Croissant
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 206µg Croissant
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.84mg Croissant
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Croissant
Vitamin B1 0.398mg 0.388mg Pastry
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.241mg Pastry
Vitamin B3 4.168mg 2.188mg Pastry
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.861mg Croissant
Vitamin B6 0.021mg 0.058mg Croissant
Folate 78µg 88µg Croissant
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Croissant
Vitamin K 16.1µg 1.8µg Pastry
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.099mg Croissant
Threonine 0.196mg 0.284mg Croissant
Isoleucine 0.272mg 0.365mg Croissant
Leucine 0.508mg 0.623mg Croissant
Lysine 0.142mg 0.329mg Croissant
Methionine 0.129mg 0.175mg Croissant
Phenylalanine 0.362mg 0.416mg Croissant
Valine 0.308mg 0.41mg Croissant
Histidine 0.156mg 0.187mg Croissant
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg Pastry
Saturated Fat 9.643g 11.659g Pastry
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Croissant
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Croissant
Monounsaturated Fat 21.597g 5.525g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 4.894g 1.094g Pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pastry 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
30%
Pastry
34%
Croissant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pastry
43%
Croissant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 218mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant
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.

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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/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.