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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 RAE, 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.
Contains more Calcium +589.2%
Contains more Iron +13.8%
Contains more Magnesium +18.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +81%
Contains more Potassium +34.7%
Contains more Selenium +103.5%
Contains more Zinc +10.3%
Contains more Copper +29%
Contains more Manganese +24.5%
Equal in Sodium - 467
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 87% 14% 82% 15% 67% 19% 21% 35% 253%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 77% 12% 45% 11% 61% 21% 27% 44% 124%
Contains more Calcium +589.2%
Contains more Iron +13.8%
Contains more Magnesium +18.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +81%
Contains more Potassium +34.7%
Contains more Selenium +103.5%
Contains more Zinc +10.3%
Contains more Copper +29%
Contains more Manganese +24.5%
Equal in Sodium - 467

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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Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +226.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77.5%
Contains more Folate +91.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.188
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.058
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 0% 0% 2% 66% 81% 39% 30% 13% 35% 32% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 45% 17% 0% 1% 97% 56% 42% 52% 14% 66% 20% 5%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +226.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77.5%
Contains more Folate +91.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.188
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.058

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +81%
Contains more Other +72.2%
Contains more Fats +48.9%
Contains more Carbs +39.2%
Equal in Protein - 8.2
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 Water +81%
Contains more Other +72.2%
Contains more Fats +48.9%
Contains more Carbs +39.2%
Equal in Protein - 8.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +520.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56.9%
22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.785 g
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.094 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +520.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Croissant Opinion
Net carbs 32.9g 43.2g Croissant
Protein 7.9g 8.2g Croissant
Fats 14.1g 21g Croissant
Carbs 32.9g 45.8g Croissant
Calories 291kcal 406kcal Croissant
Sugar 11.26g Waffle
Fiber 2.6g Croissant
Calcium 255mg 37mg Waffle
Iron 2.31mg 2.03mg Waffle
Magnesium 19mg 16mg Waffle
Phosphorus 190mg 105mg Waffle
Potassium 159mg 118mg Waffle
Sodium 511mg 467mg Croissant
Zinc 0.68mg 0.75mg Croissant
Copper 0.062mg 0.08mg Croissant
Manganese 0.265mg 0.33mg Croissant
Selenium 46.2µg 22.7µg Waffle
Vitamin A 228IU 744IU Croissant
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 206µg Croissant
Vitamin E 0.84mg Croissant
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.2mg 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
Folate 46µg 88µg Croissant
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.16µg Waffle
Vitamin K 1.8µg Croissant
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
Cholesterol 69mg 67mg Croissant
Saturated Fat 2.866g 11.659g Waffle
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0.002g Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.003g Croissant
Monounsaturated Fat 3.521g 5.525g Croissant
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 1.094g Waffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Waffle Croissant
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
26%
Waffle
34%
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 contains less Sodium?
Croissant
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
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.