Croissant vs. Angel food cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Croissant and Angel food cake
- Croissant is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B5, and Folate, yet Angel food cake is higher in Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
- Croissant covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 58% more than Angel food cake.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Angel food cake is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Croissants, butter and Cake, angelfood, commercially prepared.
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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.
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Iron
+290.4%
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Magnesium
+33.3%
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Potassium
+26.9%
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Sodium
-37.7%
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Zinc
+971.4%
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Manganese
+288.2%
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Selenium
+211%
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Calcium
+278.4%
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Phosphorus
+208.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.078
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Iron
+290.4%
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Magnesium
+33.3%
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Potassium
+26.9%
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-37.7%
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Zinc
+971.4%
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Manganese
+288.2%
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Selenium
+211%
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Calcium
+278.4%
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Phosphorus
+208.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.078
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.
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+280.4%
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Vitamin B3
+147.8%
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Vitamin B5
+334.8%
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Vitamin B6
+87.1%
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Folate
+151.4%
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Vitamin B12
+166.7%
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Vitamin B2
+103.7%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+280.4%
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Vitamin B3
+147.8%
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Vitamin B5
+334.8%
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Vitamin B6
+87.1%
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Folate
+151.4%
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Vitamin B12
+166.7%
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Vitamin B2
+103.7%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+39%
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Fats
+2525%
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Carbs
+26.2%
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Water
+43.1%
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+27.8%
Protein:
8.2 g
Fats:
21 g
Carbs:
45.8 g
Water:
23.2 g
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1.8 g
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5.9 g
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0.8 g
Carbs:
57.8 g
Water:
33.2 g
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2.3 g
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Protein
+39%
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Fats
+2525%
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Carbs
+26.2%
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+43.1%
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+27.8%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+7681.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+198.1%
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Saturated Fat
-99%
Saturated Fat:
11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.094 g
Saturated Fat:
0.121 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.071 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.367 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+7681.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+198.1%
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Saturated Fat
-99%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 43.2g | 56.3g |
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| Protein | 8.2g | 5.9g |
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| Fats | 21g | 0.8g |
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| Carbs | 45.8g | 57.8g |
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| Calories | 406kcal | 258kcal |
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| Sugar | 11.26g |
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| Fiber | 2.6g | 1.5g |
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| Calcium | 37mg | 140mg |
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| Iron | 2.03mg | 0.52mg |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 12mg |
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| Phosphorus | 105mg | 324mg |
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| Potassium | 118mg | 93mg |
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| Sodium | 467mg | 749mg |
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| Zinc | 0.75mg | 0.07mg |
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.078mg |
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| Manganese | 0.33mg | 0.085mg |
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| Selenium | 22.7µg | 7.3µg |
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| Vitamin A | 744IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 206µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.84mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.388mg | 0.102mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 0.491mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.188mg | 0.883mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.861mg | 0.198mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.031mg |
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| Folate | 88µg | 35µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.06µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0.075mg |
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| Threonine | 0.284mg | 0.248mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.365mg | 0.312mg |
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| Leucine | 0.623mg | 0.481mg |
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| Lysine | 0.329mg | 0.364mg |
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| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.183mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.416mg | 0.334mg |
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| Valine | 0.41mg | 0.354mg |
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| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0.131mg |
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| Cholesterol | 67mg | 0mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 11.659g | 0.121g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.525g | 0.071g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.094g | 0.367g |
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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
34%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 282mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Croissant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Angel food cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Angel food cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Angel food cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.538g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)