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Shallot vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Shallot and Croissant?

  • Shallot is richer in Vitamin B6, while Croissant is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Vitamin B3.
  • Croissant's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 58% higher.
  • Croissant has 6 times less Vitamin B6 than Shallot. Shallot has 0.345mg of Vitamin B6, while Croissant has 0.058mg.
  • Shallot is lower in Sodium.

We used Shallots, raw 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 Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Potassium +183.1%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Iron +69.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +75%
Contains more Zinc +87.5%
Contains more Manganese +13%
Contains more Selenium +1791.7%
Equal in Calcium - 37
Equal in Copper - 0.08
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 45% 15% 26% 30% 2% 11% 30% 39% 7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 77% 12% 45% 11% 61% 21% 27% 44% 124%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Potassium +183.1%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Iron +69.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +75%
Contains more Zinc +87.5%
Contains more Manganese +13%
Contains more Selenium +1791.7%
Equal in Calcium - 37
Equal in Copper - 0.08

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 C +3900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +494.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +18500%
Contains more Vitamin E +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +546.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1105%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +994%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +196.9%
Contains more Folate +158.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +125%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 27% 15% 5% 4% 18% 80% 26% 0% 2%
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 C +3900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +494.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +18500%
Contains more Vitamin E +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +546.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1105%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +994%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +196.9%
Contains more Folate +158.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +125%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +244%
Contains more Protein +228%
Contains more Fats +20900%
Contains more Carbs +172.6%
Contains more Other +125%
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 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 Water +244%
Contains more Protein +228%
Contains more Fats +20900%
Contains more Carbs +172.6%
Contains more Other +125%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39364.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2705.1%
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.094 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39364.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2705.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shallot 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 Shallot Croissant Opinion
Net carbs 13.6g 43.2g Croissant
Protein 2.5g 8.2g Croissant
Fats 0.1g 21g Croissant
Carbs 16.8g 45.8g Croissant
Calories 72kcal 406kcal Croissant
Sugar 7.87g 11.26g Shallot
Fiber 3.2g 2.6g Shallot
Calcium 37mg 37mg
Iron 1.2mg 2.03mg Croissant
Magnesium 21mg 16mg Shallot
Phosphorus 60mg 105mg Croissant
Potassium 334mg 118mg Shallot
Sodium 12mg 467mg Shallot
Zinc 0.4mg 0.75mg Croissant
Copper 0.088mg 0.08mg Shallot
Manganese 0.292mg 0.33mg Croissant
Selenium 1.2µg 22.7µg Croissant
Vitamin A 4IU 744IU Croissant
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 206µg Croissant
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.84mg Croissant
Vitamin C 8mg 0.2mg Shallot
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.388mg Croissant
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.241mg Croissant
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 2.188mg Croissant
Vitamin B5 0.29mg 0.861mg Croissant
Vitamin B6 0.345mg 0.058mg Shallot
Folate 34µg 88µg Croissant
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Croissant
Vitamin K 0.8µg 1.8µg Croissant
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.099mg Croissant
Threonine 0.098mg 0.284mg Croissant
Isoleucine 0.106mg 0.365mg Croissant
Leucine 0.149mg 0.623mg Croissant
Lysine 0.125mg 0.329mg Croissant
Methionine 0.027mg 0.175mg Croissant
Phenylalanine 0.081mg 0.416mg Croissant
Valine 0.11mg 0.41mg Croissant
Histidine 0.043mg 0.187mg Croissant
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg Shallot
Saturated Fat 0.017g 11.659g Shallot
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Croissant
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Croissant
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 5.525g Croissant
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 1.094g Croissant

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shallot 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
15%
Shallot
34%
Croissant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Shallot
43%
Croissant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shallot
Shallot contains less Sodium (difference - 455mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.642g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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. Shallot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170499/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.