Croissant vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Croissant and Chocolate cake
- Croissant has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Iron, however, Chocolate cake is richer in Choline, and Copper.
- Croissant covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 31% more than Chocolate cake.
- Chocolate cake has 3 times less Folate than Croissant. Croissant has 88µg of Folate, while Chocolate cake has 27µg.
- Chocolate cake contains less Saturated Fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Croissants, butter and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting.
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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
+26.1%
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Manganese
+17.9%
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Selenium
+90.8%
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Calcium
+62.2%
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Magnesium
+100%
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Potassium
+18.6%
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Sodium
-32.5%
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Copper
+158.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 106
Equal in Zinc - 0.69
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Iron
+26.1%
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Manganese
+17.9%
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Selenium
+90.8%
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Calcium
+62.2%
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Magnesium
+100%
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Potassium
+18.6%
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-32.5%
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Copper
+158.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 106
Equal in Zinc - 0.69
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
+431.4%
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Vitamin B1
+175.2%
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Vitamin B2
+13.1%
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Vitamin B3
+92.4%
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Vitamin B5
+183.2%
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Vitamin B6
+41.5%
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Folate
+225.9%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.2
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.16
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Vitamin A
+431.4%
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Vitamin B1
+175.2%
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Vitamin B2
+13.1%
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Vitamin B3
+92.4%
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Vitamin B5
+183.2%
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Vitamin B6
+41.5%
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Folate
+225.9%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.2
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.16
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+54.7%
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Fats
+39.1%
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Carbs
+16.6%
Equal in Water - 24.4
Equal in Other - 1.8
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8.2 g
Fats:
21 g
Carbs:
45.8 g
Water:
23.2 g
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1.8 g
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
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1.8 g
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Protein
+54.7%
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Fats
+39.1%
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Carbs
+16.6%
Equal in Water - 24.4
Equal in Other - 1.8
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-53.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+152.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.039
Saturated Fat:
11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.094 g
Saturated Fat:
5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.761 g
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Saturated Fat
-53.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+152.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.039
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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| Net carbs | 43.2g | 51.8g |
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| Protein | 8.2g | 5.3g |
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| Fats | 21g | 15.1g |
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| Carbs | 45.8g | 53.4g |
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| Calories | 406kcal | 371kcal |
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| Sugar | 11.26g |
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| Fiber | 2.6g | 1.6g |
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| Calcium | 37mg | 60mg |
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| Iron | 2.03mg | 1.61mg |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 32mg |
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| Phosphorus | 105mg | 106mg |
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| Potassium | 118mg | 140mg |
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| Sodium | 467mg | 315mg |
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| Zinc | 0.75mg | 0.69mg |
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.207mg |
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| Manganese | 0.33mg | 0.28mg |
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| Selenium | 22.7µg | 11.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 744IU | 140IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 206µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.84mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.2mg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.388mg | 0.141mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 0.213mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.188mg | 1.137mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.861mg | 0.304mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.041mg |
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| Folate | 88µg | 27µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.16µg | |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0.068mg |
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| Threonine | 0.284mg | 0.202mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.365mg | 0.24mg |
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| Leucine | 0.623mg | 0.407mg |
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| Lysine | 0.329mg | 0.268mg |
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| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.116mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.416mg | 0.265mg |
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| Valine | 0.41mg | 0.283mg |
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| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0.12mg |
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| Cholesterol | 67mg | 58mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 11.659g | 5.43g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.525g | 6.039g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.094g | 2.761g |
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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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 152mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.229g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.