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Peanut butter vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Peanut butter and Croissant?

  • Peanut butter is higher in Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin E , Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, however, Croissant is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Peanut butter's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 68% more.
  • Croissant contains 11 times less Vitamin E than Peanut butter. Peanut butter contains 9.1mg of Vitamin E , while Croissant contains 0.84mg.

We used Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt 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 Calcium +32.4%
Contains more Magnesium +950%
Contains more Phosphorus +219%
Contains more Potassium +372.9%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Zinc +234.7%
Contains more Copper +427.5%
Contains more Manganese +404.5%
Contains more Iron +16.7%
Contains more Selenium +453.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 66% 120% 144% 50% 3% 69% 141% 218% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 77% 12% 45% 11% 61% 21% 27% 44% 124%
Contains more Calcium +32.4%
Contains more Magnesium +950%
Contains more Phosphorus +219%
Contains more Potassium +372.9%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Zinc +234.7%
Contains more Copper +427.5%
Contains more Manganese +404.5%
Contains more Iron +16.7%
Contains more Selenium +453.7%

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 E +983.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +499.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +660.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +158.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%
Equal in Folate - 88
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 182% 0% 0% 38% 45% 246% 69% 102% 66% 0% 1%
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 E +983.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +499.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +660.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +158.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%
Equal in Folate - 88

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +170.9%
Contains more Fats +144.6%
Contains more Other +60.6%
Contains more Carbs +105.3%
Contains more Water +1786.2%
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 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 +170.9%
Contains more Fats +144.6%
Contains more Other +60.6%
Contains more Carbs +105.3%
Contains more Water +1786.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +369.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1045.8%
21% 53% 26%
Saturated Fat: 10.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.535 g
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.094 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +369.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1045.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Peanut butter 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 minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut butter Croissant Opinion
Net carbs 17.31g 43.2g Croissant
Protein 22.21g 8.2g Peanut butter
Fats 51.36g 21g Peanut butter
Carbs 22.31g 45.8g Croissant
Calories 598kcal 406kcal Peanut butter
Starch 3.56g Peanut butter
Fructose 0.12g Peanut butter
Sugar 10.49g 11.26g Peanut butter
Fiber 5g 2.6g Peanut butter
Calcium 49mg 37mg Peanut butter
Iron 1.74mg 2.03mg Croissant
Magnesium 168mg 16mg Peanut butter
Phosphorus 335mg 105mg Peanut butter
Potassium 558mg 118mg Peanut butter
Sodium 17mg 467mg Peanut butter
Zinc 2.51mg 0.75mg Peanut butter
Copper 0.422mg 0.08mg Peanut butter
Manganese 1.665mg 0.33mg Peanut butter
Selenium 4.1µg 22.7µg Croissant
Vitamin A 0IU 744IU Croissant
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 206µg Croissant
Vitamin E 9.1mg 0.84mg Peanut butter
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Croissant
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.388mg Croissant
Vitamin B2 0.192mg 0.241mg Croissant
Vitamin B3 13.112mg 2.188mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B5 1.137mg 0.861mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B6 0.441mg 0.058mg Peanut butter
Folate 87µg 88µg Croissant
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Croissant
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.8µg Croissant
Tryptophan 0.231mg 0.099mg Peanut butter
Threonine 0.525mg 0.284mg Peanut butter
Isoleucine 0.616mg 0.365mg Peanut butter
Leucine 1.546mg 0.623mg Peanut butter
Lysine 0.681mg 0.329mg Peanut butter
Methionine 0.265mg 0.175mg Peanut butter
Phenylalanine 1.202mg 0.416mg Peanut butter
Valine 0.782mg 0.41mg Peanut butter
Histidine 0.557mg 0.187mg Peanut butter
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg Peanut butter
Trans Fat 0.075g Croissant
Saturated Fat 10.325g 11.659g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Croissant
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Croissant
Monounsaturated Fat 25.941g 5.525g Peanut butter
Polyunsaturated fat 12.535g 1.094g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g Peanut butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Peanut butter 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
62%
Peanut butter
34%
Croissant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Peanut butter
43%
Croissant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 450mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.334g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
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. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/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.

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