Pie crust vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between pie crust and croissant
- Pie crust contains less vitamin A, vitamin B5, and vitamin B12 than croissant.
- Croissant's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 23% higher.
- Croissant contains 2 times less calcium than pie crust. Pie crust contains 61mg of calcium, while croissant contains 37mg.
- The amount of sodium in croissant is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Pie crust, standard-type, dry mix 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 CalciumCalcium | +64.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +84.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +87.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -38% |
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 | +24.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +18.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +13.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +221.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +49.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +205.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -31.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +223.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +262.7% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Monounsaturated fat | 17.887g | 5.525g | 31% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 206µg | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 67mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.968g | 1.094g | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 7.974g | 11.659g | 17% |
| Fats | 31.4g | 21g | 16% |
| Sodium | 753mg | 467mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.268mg | 0.861mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 10% | |
| Choline | 38.8mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Calories | 518kcal | 406kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.84mg | 6% | |
| Folate | 104µg | 88µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.727mg | 2.188mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.75mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 86mg | 105mg | 3% |
| Protein | 6.9g | 8.2g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.241mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2.22mg | 2.03mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 52.1g | 45.8g | 2% |
| Potassium | 64mg | 118mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 37mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.315mg | 0.33mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 52.1g | 43.2g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 11.26g | N/A | |
| Selenium | 22.9µg | 22.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.392mg | 0.388mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.064mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.08mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.184mg | 0.284mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.255mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.476mg | 0.623mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.133mg | 0.329mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.121mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.339mg | 0.416mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.289mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.146mg | 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?
Pie crust is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pie crust is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pie crust is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.685g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pie crust is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 286mg)
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.