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Marble cake vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Marble cake and Croissant?

  • Marble cake is richer in Phosphorus, while Croissant is higher in Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Manganese.
  • Croissant's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 46% higher.
  • Croissant has 3 times less Phosphorus than Marble cake. Marble cake has 275mg of Phosphorus, while Croissant has 105mg.
  • Marble cake is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Cake, pudding-type, marble, dry mix 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 +105.4%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +161.9%
Contains more Copper +68.8%
Contains more Iron +25.3%
Contains more Zinc +114.3%
Contains more Manganese +137.4%
Contains more Selenium +773.1%
Equal in Potassium - 118
Equal in Sodium - 467
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 61% 13% 118% 11% 68% 10% 45% 19% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 77% 12% 45% 11% 61% 21% 27% 44% 124%
Contains more Calcium +105.4%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +161.9%
Contains more Copper +68.8%
Contains more Iron +25.3%
Contains more Zinc +114.3%
Contains more Manganese +137.4%
Contains more Selenium +773.1%
Equal in Potassium - 118
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.
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Contains more Vitamin K +55.6%
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 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.84
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%
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 K +55.6%
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 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.84

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +73.6%
Contains more Other +27.8%
Contains more Protein +141.2%
Contains more Fats +79.5%
Contains more Water +648.4%
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
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 Carbs +73.6%
Contains more Other +27.8%
Contains more Protein +141.2%
Contains more Fats +79.5%
Contains more Water +648.4%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marble cake 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
14%
Marble cake
34%
Croissant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Marble cake
43%
Croissant

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.