Angel food cake vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between angel food cake and croissant
- Angel food cake is higher in phosphorus and vitamin B2, yet croissant is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin A, vitamin B5, and folate.
- Croissant covers your daily saturated fat needs 58% more than angel food cake.
- Angel food cake contains 3 times more phosphorus than croissant. While angel food cake contains 324mg of phosphorus, croissant contains only 105mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in angel food cake is lower.
- The glycemic index of croissant is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Cake, angelfood, commercially prepared 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 CalciumCalcium | +278.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +208.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +290.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +971.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -37.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +288.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +211% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +103.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +280.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +147.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +334.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +87.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +166.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +151.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.9 g
Fats:
0.8 g
Carbs:
57.8 g
Water:
33.2 g
Other:
2.3 g
Protein:
8.2 g
Fats:
21 g
Carbs:
45.8 g
Water:
23.2 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +26.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +43.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2525% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.121 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.071 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.367 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.659 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.094 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +7681.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +198.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.121g | 11.659g | 52% |
| Fats | 0.8g | 21g | 31% |
| Phosphorus | 324mg | 105mg | 31% |
| Selenium | 7.3µg | 22.7µg | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.102mg | 0.388mg | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 206µg | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 67mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.491mg | 0.241mg | 19% |
| Iron | 0.52mg | 2.03mg | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.071g | 5.525g | 14% |
| Folate | 35µg | 88µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.198mg | 0.861mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 749mg | 467mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.085mg | 0.33mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 140mg | 37mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.883mg | 2.188mg | 8% |
| Choline | 38.8mg | 7% | |
| Calories | 258kcal | 406kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.84mg | 6% | |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.75mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.367g | 1.094g | 5% |
| Protein | 5.9g | 8.2g | 5% |
| Carbs | 57.8g | 45.8g | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 2.6g | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 0.16µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.031mg | 0.058mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 93mg | 118mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 56.3g | 43.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 11.26g | N/A | |
| Copper | 0.078mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.075mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.248mg | 0.284mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.312mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.481mg | 0.623mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.364mg | 0.329mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.334mg | 0.416mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.354mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.131mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 282mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Croissant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Angel food cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Angel food cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Angel food cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.538g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)