Carrot cake vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between carrot cake and croissant
- Carrot cake has more phosphorus, calcium, and manganese, while croissant has more selenium, vitamin A, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2.
- Croissant's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 51% higher.
- Croissant contains 5 times less calcium than carrot cake. Carrot cake contains 172mg of calcium, while croissant contains 37mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in carrot cake is lower.
- Carrot cake has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of carrot cake is 37, while the glycemic index of croissant is 56.
The food types used in this comparison are Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix 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 | +364.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +43.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +135.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +60% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +12.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +60% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +275% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -17.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +52.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +36.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +112.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +46.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +41.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +192.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +31.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.1 g
Fats:
9.8 g
Carbs:
79.2 g
Water:
3.6 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 | +72.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +60.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +114.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +544.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.472 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.702 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 | -87.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +238.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +36.9% |
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 | 1.472g | 11.659g | 46% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 67mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 247mg | 105mg | 20% |
| Fats | 9.8g | 21g | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.702g | 1.094g | 17% |
| Calcium | 172mg | 37mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 14.9µg | 22.7µg | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 97µg | 206µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.294mg | 0.861mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 79.2g | 45.8g | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.265mg | 0.388mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 10% | |
| Manganese | 0.528mg | 0.33mg | 9% |
| Choline | 38.8mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.84mg | 6% | |
| Protein | 5.1g | 8.2g | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0.16µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.241mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.75mg | 5% |
| Folate | 67µg | 88µg | 5% |
| Sodium | 567mg | 467mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.036g | 5.525g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 2.03mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 169mg | 118mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.079mg | 0.058mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Calories | 415kcal | 406kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 79.2g | 43.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 11.26g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.205mg | 2.188mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.061mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.149mg | 0.284mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.186mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.336mg | 0.623mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.142mg | 0.329mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.083mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.238mg | 0.416mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.212mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.109mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 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
21%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carrot cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.187g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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.