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Croissant vs. Marble cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Croissant and Marble cake?

  • Croissant is richer in Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Manganese, while Marble cake is higher in Phosphorus.
  • Croissant's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 46% higher.

We used Croissants, butter and Cake, pudding-type, marble, dry mix 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 Iron +25.3%
Contains more Zinc +114.3%
Contains more Manganese +137.4%
Contains more Selenium +773.1%
Contains more Calcium +105.4%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +161.9%
Contains more Copper +68.8%
Equal in Potassium - 123
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 23% 61% 13% 118% 11% 68% 10% 45% 19% 15%
Contains more Iron +25.3%
Contains more Zinc +114.3%
Contains more Manganese +137.4%
Contains more Selenium +773.1%
Contains more Calcium +105.4%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +161.9%
Contains more Copper +68.8%
Equal in Potassium - 123

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 +37100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +114.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +796.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132%
Contains more Folate +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +55.6%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.85
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 1% 17% 0% 0% 46% 30% 29% 6% 6% 27% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +37100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +114.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +796.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132%
Contains more Folate +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +55.6%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.85

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +141.2%
Contains more Fats +79.5%
Contains more Water +648.4%
Contains more Carbs +73.6%
Contains more Other +27.8%
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
3% 12% 80% 3% 2%
Protein: 3.4 g
Fats: 11.7 g
Carbs: 79.5 g
Water: 3.1 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more Protein +141.2%
Contains more Fats +79.5%
Contains more Water +648.4%
Contains more Carbs +73.6%
Contains more Other +27.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +245.4%
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.094 g
22% 43% 34%
Saturated Fat: 2.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.779 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +245.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Marble cake Opinion
Net carbs 43.2g 76.6g Marble cake
Protein 8.2g 3.4g Croissant
Fats 21g 11.7g Croissant
Carbs 45.8g 79.5g Marble cake
Calories 406kcal 416kcal Marble cake
Sugar 11.26g 35.71g Croissant
Fiber 2.6g 2.9g Marble cake
Calcium 37mg 76mg Marble cake
Iron 2.03mg 1.62mg Croissant
Magnesium 16mg 18mg Marble cake
Phosphorus 105mg 275mg Marble cake
Potassium 118mg 123mg Marble cake
Sodium 467mg 519mg Croissant
Zinc 0.75mg 0.35mg Croissant
Copper 0.08mg 0.135mg Marble cake
Manganese 0.33mg 0.139mg Croissant
Selenium 22.7µg 2.6µg Croissant
Vitamin A 744IU 2IU Croissant
Vitamin A RAE 206µg 1µg Croissant
Vitamin E 0.84mg 0.85mg Marble cake
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Croissant
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.181mg Croissant
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.13mg Croissant
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 1.546mg Croissant
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 0.096mg Croissant
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.025mg Croissant
Folate 88µg 36µg Croissant
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Croissant
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2.8µg Marble cake
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.049mg Croissant
Threonine 0.284mg 0.105mg Croissant
Isoleucine 0.365mg 0.127mg Croissant
Leucine 0.623mg 0.22mg Croissant
Lysine 0.329mg 0.133mg Croissant
Methionine 0.175mg 0.049mg Croissant
Phenylalanine 0.416mg 0.158mg Croissant
Valine 0.41mg 0.164mg Croissant
Histidine 0.187mg 0.065mg Croissant
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg Marble cake
Saturated Fat 11.659g 2.45g Marble cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Croissant
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Croissant
Monounsaturated Fat 5.525g 4.75g Croissant
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 3.779g Marble cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Croissant Marble cake
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
14%
Marble cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
38%
Marble cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.209g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
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 ($)
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

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.