Sauerkraut vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are sauerkraut and croissant different?
- Sauerkraut has more vitamin C; however, croissant is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, folate, vitamin B5, vitamin A, and vitamin B3.
- Croissant covers your daily need for saturated fat, 58% more than sauerkraut.
- Sauerkraut has 74 times more vitamin C than croissant. Sauerkraut has 14.7mg of vitamin C, while croissant has 0.2mg.
- Sauerkraut contains less saturated fat.
- Croissant has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of croissant is 56, while the glycemic index of sauerkraut is 32.
Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids and Croissants, butter types were used 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 PotassiumPotassium | +44.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +20% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +23.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +38.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +294.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +425% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -29.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +118.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3683.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +7250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +124.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +622.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +20500% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1747.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +995.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1430.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +825.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +266.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +273.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.91 g
Fats:
0.14 g
Carbs:
4.28 g
Water:
92.52 g
Other:
2.15 g
Protein:
8.2 g
Fats:
21 g
Carbs:
45.8 g
Water:
23.2 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +298.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +801.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +14900% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +970.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.034 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.067 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.659 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.094 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +42400% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1532.8% |
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 | 0.034g | 11.659g | 53% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 22.7µg | 40% |
| Fats | 0.14g | 21g | 32% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.021mg | 0.388mg | 31% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 206µg | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 67mg | 22% |
| Calories | 19kcal | 406kcal | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.241mg | 17% |
| Folate | 24µg | 88µg | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 14.7mg | 0.2mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.093mg | 0.861mg | 15% |
| Protein | 0.91g | 8.2g | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.013g | 5.525g | 14% |
| Carbs | 4.28g | 45.8g | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.143mg | 2.188mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 20mg | 105mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 13µg | 1.8µg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.151mg | 0.33mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 661mg | 467mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.067g | 1.094g | 7% |
| Iron | 1.47mg | 2.03mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.058mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.19mg | 0.75mg | 5% |
| Choline | 10.4mg | 38.8mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 0.84mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 170mg | 118mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 37mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2.9g | 2.6g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.38g | 43.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.78g | 11.26g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.025mg | 0.284mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.021mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.029mg | 0.623mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.031mg | 0.329mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.009mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.023mg | 0.416mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.03mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.016mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 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
12%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sauerkraut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sauerkraut is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sauerkraut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.625g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sauerkraut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 194mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Croissant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins