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Croissant vs. Cookie dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Croissant and Cookie dough

  • Croissant has more Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2, while Cookie dough has more Manganese.
  • Croissant's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 35% higher.
  • Cookie dough contains 52 times less Vitamin A RAE than Croissant. Croissant contains 206µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Cookie dough contains 4µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Cookie dough is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Croissants, butter and Cookies, oatmeal, refrigerated dough.

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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 +19.4%
Contains more Zinc +17.2%
Contains more Selenium +149.5%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Potassium +24.6%
Contains less Sodium -37%
Contains more Copper +37.5%
Contains more Manganese +131.8%
Equal in Iron - 2.14
Equal in Phosphorus - 104
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 77% 12% 45% 11% 61% 21% 27% 44% 124%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 81% 20% 45% 13% 39% 18% 37% 100% 50%
Contains more Calcium +19.4%
Contains more Zinc +17.2%
Contains more Selenium +149.5%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Potassium +24.6%
Contains less Sodium -37%
Contains more Copper +37.5%
Contains more Manganese +131.8%
Equal in Iron - 2.14
Equal in Phosphorus - 104

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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Contains more Vitamin A +962.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +131.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.5%
Contains more Folate +151.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 0% 59% 35% 35% 23% 10% 27% 5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +962.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +131.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.5%
Contains more Folate +151.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +51.9%
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Contains more Water +51.6%
Contains more Other +38.5%
Contains more Carbs +29%
Equal in Fats - 18.9
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
5% 19% 59% 15%
Protein: 5.4 g
Fats: 18.9 g
Carbs: 59.1 g
Water: 15.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Protein +51.9%
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Contains more Water +51.6%
Contains more Other +38.5%
Contains more Carbs +29%
Equal in Fats - 18.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +90.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +136.9%
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.094 g
27% 59% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.751 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.531 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.592 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +90.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +136.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Croissant Cookie dough
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Cookie dough Opinion
Net carbs 43.2g 56.6g Cookie dough
Protein 8.2g 5.4g Croissant
Fats 21g 18.9g Croissant
Carbs 45.8g 59.1g Cookie dough
Calories 406kcal 424kcal Cookie dough
Sugar 11.26g Cookie dough
Fiber 2.6g 2.5g Croissant
Calcium 37mg 31mg Croissant
Iron 2.03mg 2.14mg Cookie dough
Magnesium 16mg 28mg Cookie dough
Phosphorus 105mg 104mg Croissant
Potassium 118mg 147mg Cookie dough
Sodium 467mg 294mg Cookie dough
Zinc 0.75mg 0.64mg Croissant
Copper 0.08mg 0.11mg Cookie dough
Manganese 0.33mg 0.765mg Cookie dough
Selenium 22.7µg 9.1µg Croissant
Vitamin A 744IU 70IU Croissant
Vitamin A RAE 206µg 4µg Croissant
Vitamin E 0.84mg Croissant
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Croissant
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.234mg Croissant
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.148mg Croissant
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 1.865mg Croissant
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 0.372mg Croissant
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.041mg Croissant
Folate 88µg 35µg Croissant
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.04µg Croissant
Vitamin K 1.8µg Croissant
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.088mg Croissant
Threonine 0.284mg 0.177mg Croissant
Isoleucine 0.365mg 0.227mg Croissant
Leucine 0.623mg 0.414mg Croissant
Lysine 0.329mg 0.257mg Croissant
Methionine 0.175mg 0.122mg Croissant
Phenylalanine 0.416mg 0.278mg Croissant
Valine 0.41mg 0.291mg Croissant
Histidine 0.187mg 0.125mg Croissant
Cholesterol 67mg 24mg Cookie dough
Saturated Fat 11.659g 4.751g Cookie dough
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.001g Croissant
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.001g Croissant
Monounsaturated Fat 5.525g 10.531g Cookie dough
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 2.592g Cookie dough

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Croissant Cookie dough
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
34%
Croissant
16%
Cookie dough
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
41%
Cookie dough

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough contains less Sodium (difference - 173mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.908g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
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.

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. Croissant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174987/nutrients
  2. Cookie dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174961/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.