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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 Vitamin A, Folate, Vitamin B1, 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.

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.
Waffle
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 77% 14% 87% 21% 19% 81% 67% 35% 252%
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 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%
~equal in Sodium ~467mg

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.
Waffle
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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 1.3% 14% 0% 0% 66% 80% 39% 29% 13% 31% 0% 35% 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% 45% 17% 0% 97% 56% 41% 52% 13% 20% 4.5% 66% 21%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +226.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +77.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +91.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.188mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.058mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
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8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 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 +81%
Contains more OtherOther +72.2%
Contains more FatsFats +48.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.2%
~equal in Protein ~8.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
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22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.785 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 -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.
Waffle Croissant
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Croissant Opinion
Calories 291kcal 406kcal Croissant
Protein 7.9g 8.2g Croissant
Fats 14.1g 21g Croissant
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.2mg Waffle
Net carbs 32.9g 43.2g Croissant
Carbs 32.9g 45.8g Croissant
Cholesterol 69mg 67mg Croissant
Magnesium 19mg 16mg Waffle
Calcium 255mg 37mg Waffle
Potassium 159mg 118mg Waffle
Iron 2.31mg 2.03mg Waffle
Sugar 11.26g Waffle
Fiber 2.6g Croissant
Copper 0.062mg 0.08mg Croissant
Zinc 0.68mg 0.75mg Croissant
Phosphorus 190mg 105mg Waffle
Sodium 511mg 467mg Croissant
Vitamin A 228IU 744IU Croissant
Vitamin A 65µg 206µg Croissant
Vitamin E 0.84mg Croissant
Manganese 0.265mg 0.33mg Croissant
Selenium 46.2µg 22.7µg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.388mg Croissant
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.241mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 2.188mg Croissant
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.861mg Croissant
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.058mg Croissant
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.16µg Waffle
Vitamin K 1.8µg Croissant
Folate 46µg 88µg Croissant
Choline 38.8mg Croissant
Saturated Fat 2.866g 11.659g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 3.521g 5.525g Croissant
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 1.094g Waffle
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.099mg
Threonine 0.289mg 0.284mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.365mg Croissant
Leucine 0.63mg 0.623mg Waffle
Lysine 0.384mg 0.329mg Waffle
Methionine 0.179mg 0.175mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0.416mg Croissant
Valine 0.409mg 0.41mg Croissant
Histidine 0.187mg 0.187mg
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.003g Croissant
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0.002g Waffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Waffle 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
24%
Waffle
33%
Croissant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
43%
Croissant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.793g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.