Tortilla vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between tortillas and croissant
- Tortillas are richer in vitamin B1, phosphorus, fiber, selenium, calcium, copper, and vitamin B6, yet croissant is richer in vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for tortillas is 36% higher.
- Tortillas contain 7 times more calcium than croissant. Tortillas contain 244mg of calcium, while croissant contains 37mg.
- Tortillas contain less saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +431.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +559.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +122% |
| Contains more IronIron | +29.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +232.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +156% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +229.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +63% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +112.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +19.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +122% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +437.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +150% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +56.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +94% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +30% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +146.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +115.2% |
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Carbs
~45.8g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +80.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +10.3% |
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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| Vitamin B1 | 0.823mg | 0.388mg | 36% |
| Phosphorus | 346mg | 105mg | 34% |
| Saturated fat | 4.878g | 11.659g | 31% |
| Fiber | 9.8g | 2.6g | 29% |
| Selenium | 37µg | 22.7µg | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 206µg | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 67mg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.266mg | 0.08mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 244mg | 37mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.312mg | 0.058mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.858mg | 2.188mg | 17% |
| Fats | 9.76g | 21g | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.861mg | 17% | |
| Magnesium | 85mg | 16mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.33mg | 14% | |
| Folate | 138µg | 88µg | 13% |
| Zinc | 1.92mg | 0.75mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2.63mg | 2.03mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.062g | 5.525g | 6% |
| Calories | 310kcal | 406kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.289mg | 0.241mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 118mg | 4% |
| Protein | 9.76g | 8.2g | 3% |
| Choline | 20mg | 38.8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 512mg | 467mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 4.5µg | 1.8µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.992g | 1.094g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Carbs | 45.89g | 45.8g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 36.09g | 43.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.44g | 11.26g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 0.84mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.129mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.312mg | 0.284mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.353mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.671mg | 0.623mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.37mg | 0.329mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.163mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.488mg | 0.416mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.444mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.255mg | 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?
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.82g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.781g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.