Waffle vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between waffle and croissant?
- Waffle is richer in selenium, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B2, while croissant is higher in folate, vitamin B1, vitamin A, and vitamin B5.
- Croissant's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 44% higher.
- Croissant has 7 times less calcium than waffle. Waffle has 255mg of calcium, while croissant has 37mg.
- Waffle is lower in saturated fat.
- Waffle has a higher glycemic index (76) than croissant (56).
We used Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +589.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +34.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +13.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +81% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +103.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +29% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +10.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +24.5% |
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 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +44% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +56.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +216.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +47.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +77.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +91.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +81% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +72.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +48.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +39.2% |
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Protein
~8.2g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +520.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +56.9% |
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 46.2µg | 22.7µg | 43% |
| Saturated fat | 2.866g | 11.659g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.785g | 1.094g | 38% |
| Calcium | 255mg | 37mg | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 65µg | 206µg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 190mg | 105mg | 12% |
| Fats | 14.1g | 21g | 11% |
| Folate | 46µg | 88µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.263mg | 0.388mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 10% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.347mg | 0.241mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.861mg | 8% |
| Choline | 38.8mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.84mg | 6% | |
| Calories | 291kcal | 406kcal | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.521g | 5.525g | 5% |
| Carbs | 32.9g | 45.8g | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.25µg | 0.16µg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.31mg | 2.03mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.265mg | 0.33mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.062mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 511mg | 467mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 67mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.68mg | 0.75mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.073mg | 2.188mg | 1% |
| Protein | 7.9g | 8.2g | 1% |
| Potassium | 159mg | 118mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 32.9g | 43.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 11.26g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.289mg | 0.284mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.362mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.63mg | 0.623mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.384mg | 0.329mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.179mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.395mg | 0.416mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.409mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.006g | 0.002g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
24%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Waffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.793g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Croissant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)