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Smoothie vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between smoothie and croissant?

  • Smoothie is richer in vitamin C, while croissant is higher in iron, fiber, vitamin B3, and vitamin A.
  • Croissant's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 58% higher.
  • Croissant has 123 times less vitamin C than smoothie. Smoothie has 24.5mg of vitamin C, while croissant has 0.2mg.
  • Smoothie is lower in sugar.
  • Croissant has a higher glycemic index (56) than smoothie (44).

We used Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 12% 2.1% 5.6% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 11% 10% 76% 27% 20% 45% 61% 43% 124%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +391.7%
Contains more IronIron +1253.3%
~equal in Calcium ~37mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 82% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 15% 0% 19% 30% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 69% 17% 0% 97% 56% 41% 52% 13% 20% 4.5% 66% 21%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +12150%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +168.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 90%
Protein: 1.22 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.28 g
Other: 0.34 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 WaterWater +289.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +572.1%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +461.3%
Contains more OtherOther +429.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoothie Croissant DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0g 11.659g 53%
Selenium 22.7µg 41%
Fats 0g 21g 32%
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 32%
Vitamin C 24.5mg 0.2mg 27%
Iron 0.15mg 2.03mg 24%
Vitamin A 206µg 23%
Folate 88µg 22%
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 19%
Sodium 29mg 467mg 19%
Calories 37kcal 406kcal 18%
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 17%
Phosphorus 105mg 15%
Manganese 0.33mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 5.525g 14%
Protein 1.22g 8.2g 14%
Carbs 8.16g 45.8g 13%
Fiber 0g 2.6g 10%
Copper 0.08mg 9%
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 2.188mg 9%
Zinc 0.75mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 7%
Choline 38.8mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.84mg 6%
Magnesium 16mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0.16µg 3%
Potassium 24mg 118mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.058mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Net carbs 8.16g 43.2g N/A
Calcium 41mg 37mg 0%
Sugar 7.35g 11.26g N/A
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0%
Threonine 0.284mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.365mg 0%
Leucine 0.623mg 0%
Lysine 0.329mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.416mg 0%
Valine 0.41mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Smoothie Croissant
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
11%
Smoothie
35%
Croissant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
43%
Croissant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 438mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.659g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Smoothie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174829/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.