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Strudel vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between strudel and croissant?

  • The amount of vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B6, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin A, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2 in strudel is higher than in croissant.
  • Strudel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 60% more.
  • Croissant contains 9 times less vitamin B6 than strudel. Strudel contains 0.53mg of vitamin B6, while croissant contains 0.058mg.
  • Strudel has less saturated fat.

We used KELLOGG'S, EGGO, Wafflers, Strawberry Strudel 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 88% 6.3% 221% 0% 11% 113% 90% 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 more CalciumCalcium +691.9%
Contains more IronIron +190.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +150.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +87.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.4%

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 0% 132% 0% 0% 98% 104% 99% 0% 122% 200% 0% 56% 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 AVitamin A +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +142.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +813.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +18.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.388mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 11% 50% 29% 5%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 50 g
Water: 29.2 g
Other: 4.8 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 WaterWater +25.9%
Contains more OtherOther +166.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +64%
Contains more FatsFats +90.9%
~equal in Carbs ~45.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 28% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.7 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.6 g
64% 30% 6%
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 -76.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +320.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +97.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Strudel Croissant DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 0.16µg 60%
Iron 5.9mg 2.03mg 48%
Selenium 22.7µg 41%
Saturated fat 2.7g 11.659g 41%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.058mg 36%
Calcium 293mg 37mg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.6g 1.094g 23%
Phosphorus 263mg 105mg 23%
Vitamin A 395µg 206µg 21%
Vitamin B3 5.3mg 2.188mg 19%
Cholesterol 12mg 67mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.45mg 0.241mg 16%
Fats 11g 21g 15%
Manganese 0.33mg 14%
Sodium 691mg 467mg 10%
Copper 0.08mg 9%
Choline 38.8mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.8g 5.525g 7%
Protein 5g 8.2g 6%
Fiber 1.2g 2.6g 6%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.84mg 6%
Folate 74µg 88µg 4%
Calories 318kcal 406kcal 4%
Zinc 0.4mg 0.75mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Potassium 71mg 118mg 1%
Magnesium 13mg 16mg 1%
Carbs 50g 45.8g 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 48.8g 43.2g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 16.8g 11.26g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.388mg 0%
Trans fat 0.2g 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
Strudel 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
62%
Strudel
35%
Croissant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Strudel
43%
Croissant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Strudel
Strudel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Strudel
Strudel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.959g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 224mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
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.
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. 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.