American cheese vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between American cheese and croissant
- American cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and zinc; however, croissant has more vitamin B1, folate, iron, and vitamin B3.
- American cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 101% more.
- American cheese has 9 times more vitamin B12 than croissant. American cheese has 1.5µg of vitamin B12, while croissant has 0.16µg.
- Croissant is lower in sodium.
- Croissant has a higher glycemic index than American cheese.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Croissants, butter.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +62.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2724.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +232% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +510.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +222.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +73.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -72.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +704.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +21.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +837.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +44.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2486.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2778.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +113.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1000% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
Protein:
8.2 g
Fats:
21 g
Carbs:
45.8 g
Water:
23.2 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +121.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +51.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +70.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +276.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1137.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.286 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.659 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.094 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +49.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +17.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -35.4% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 1045mg | 37mg | 101% |
| Phosphorus | 641mg | 105mg | 77% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 0.16µg | 56% |
| Sodium | 1671mg | 467mg | 52% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.388mg | 31% |
| Saturated fat | 18.057g | 11.659g | 29% |
| Protein | 18.13g | 8.2g | 20% |
| Folate | 8µg | 88µg | 20% |
| Iron | 0.63mg | 2.03mg | 18% |
| Fats | 31.79g | 21g | 17% |
| Zinc | 2.49mg | 0.75mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 3.7g | 45.8g | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.076mg | 2.188mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.041mg | 0.33mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 67mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.6g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 0.861mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.236g | 5.525g | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 250µg | 206µg | 5% |
| Selenium | 20.2µg | 22.7µg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.08mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 23IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 406kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.234mg | 0.241mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 1.8µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.286g | 1.094g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.7g | 43.2g | N/A |
| Potassium | 132mg | 118mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.26g | 11.26g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.84mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.144g | N/A | |
| Choline | 36.2mg | 38.8mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.772mg | 0.284mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.716mg | 0.623mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.516mg | 0.329mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.939mg | 0.416mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.187mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.546mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.012g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.006g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.137g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.021g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.79g | N/A |
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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
33%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Croissant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 1204mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Croissant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.398g)
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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