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Yellow cake vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Yellow cake and Croissant different?

  • Yellow cake is higher in Vitamin E , and Vitamin K, however, Croissant is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Croissant is 31% higher.
  • Yellow cake contains 14 times more Vitamin K than Croissant. While Yellow cake contains 25.1µg of Vitamin K, Croissant contains only 1.8µg.
  • Yellow cake has less Saturated Fat.

Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery and Croissants, butter are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.4%
Contains more Potassium +58.5%
Contains less Sodium -33.6%
Contains more Copper +98.8%
Contains more Calcium +15.6%
Contains more Zinc +78.6%
Contains more Manganese +48.6%
Contains more Selenium +284.7%
Equal in Iron - 2.03
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 77% 15% 60% 17% 41% 12% 53% 29% 33%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 77% 12% 45% 11% 61% 21% 27% 44% 124%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.4%
Contains more Potassium +58.5%
Contains less Sodium -33.6%
Contains more Copper +98.8%
Contains more Calcium +15.6%
Contains more Zinc +78.6%
Contains more Manganese +48.6%
Contains more Selenium +284.7%
Equal in Iron - 2.03

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 E +435.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1294.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +2761.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +802.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +159.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +173.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +421.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 90% 6% 0% 11% 22% 15% 10% 0% 17% 0% 63%
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 E +435.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1294.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +2761.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +802.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +159.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +173.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +421.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +20.9%
Contains more Protein +159.5%
Contains more Fats +18.3%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Equal in Water - 23.2
3% 18% 55% 22%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 17.75 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 22.38 g
Other: 1.35 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 +20.9%
Contains more Protein +159.5%
Contains more Fats +18.3%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Equal in Water - 23.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +332.2%
33% 41% 27%
Saturated Fat: 5.793 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.728 g
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.094 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +332.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yellow cake Croissant Opinion
Net carbs 53.86g 43.2g Yellow cake
Protein 3.16g 8.2g Croissant
Fats 17.75g 21g Croissant
Carbs 55.36g 45.8g Yellow cake
Calories 379kcal 406kcal Croissant
Starch 8.55g Yellow cake
Fructose 0.62g Yellow cake
Sugar 39.22g 11.26g Croissant
Fiber 1.5g 2.6g Croissant
Calcium 32mg 37mg Croissant
Iron 2.03mg 2.03mg
Magnesium 20mg 16mg Yellow cake
Phosphorus 138mg 105mg Yellow cake
Potassium 187mg 118mg Yellow cake
Sodium 310mg 467mg Yellow cake
Zinc 0.42mg 0.75mg Croissant
Copper 0.159mg 0.08mg Yellow cake
Manganese 0.222mg 0.33mg Croissant
Selenium 5.9µg 22.7µg Croissant
Vitamin A 26IU 744IU Croissant
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 206µg Croissant
Vitamin E 4.5mg 0.84mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Yellow cake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Croissant
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.388mg Croissant
Vitamin B2 0.093mg 0.241mg Croissant
Vitamin B3 0.8mg 2.188mg Croissant
Vitamin B5 0.165mg 0.861mg Croissant
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.058mg Croissant
Folate 22µg 88µg Croissant
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Croissant
Vitamin K 25.1µg 1.8µg Yellow cake
Tryptophan 0.099mg Croissant
Threonine 0.284mg Croissant
Isoleucine 0.365mg Croissant
Leucine 0.623mg Croissant
Lysine 0.329mg Croissant
Methionine 0.175mg Croissant
Phenylalanine 0.416mg Croissant
Valine 0.41mg Croissant
Histidine 0.187mg Croissant
Cholesterol 16mg 67mg Yellow cake
Trans Fat 1.313g Croissant
Saturated Fat 5.793g 11.659g Yellow cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Croissant
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Croissant
Monounsaturated Fat 7.214g 5.525g Yellow cake
Polyunsaturated fat 4.728g 1.094g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.999g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g Yellow cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.474g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Yellow cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yellow 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
19%
Yellow cake
34%
Croissant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Yellow cake
43%
Croissant

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake contains less Sodium (difference - 157mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.866g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.96g)
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. Yellow cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174944/nutrients
  2. 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.

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