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Cream cheese vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between cream cheese and croissant?

  • Cream cheese is richer in vitamin A, while croissant is higher in vitamin B1, selenium, iron, folate, manganese, vitamin B3, and fiber.
  • Cream cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 43% higher.
  • Croissant has 2 times less cholesterol than cream cheese. Cream cheese has 101mg of cholesterol, while croissant has 67mg.
  • Croissant is lower in saturated fat.
  • Croissant has a higher glycemic index (56) than cream cheese (0).

We used Cheese, cream 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 29% 12% 4.1% 6% 14% 46% 41% 1.4% 47%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 11% 10% 76% 27% 20% 45% 61% 43% 124%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +162.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +77.8%
Contains more IronIron +1745.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +344.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +164%
~equal in Phosphorus ~105mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 103% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 69% 17% 0% 97% 56% 41% 52% 13% 20% 4.5% 66% 21%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +49.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1587%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2304.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +66.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +877.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +42.6%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.84mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.241mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.058mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 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 FatsFats +64%
Contains more WaterWater +126.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +33.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +729.7%
Contains more OtherOther +41.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 g
64% 30% 6%
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 +61.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +35.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -42.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Croissant DV% diff.
Saturated fat 20.213g 11.659g 39%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.388mg 30%
Selenium 8.6µg 22.7µg 26%
Iron 0.11mg 2.03mg 24%
Fats 34.44g 21g 21%
Folate 9µg 88µg 20%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.33mg 14%
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 2.188mg 13%
Carbs 5.52g 45.8g 13%
Cholesterol 101mg 67mg 11%
Vitamin A 308µg 206µg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.6g 10%
Monounsaturated fat 8.907g 5.525g 8%
Copper 0.018mg 0.08mg 7%
Sodium 314mg 467mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 0.861mg 7%
Calcium 97mg 37mg 6%
Protein 6.15g 8.2g 4%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.16µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 1.094g 3%
Calories 350kcal 406kcal 3%
Magnesium 9mg 16mg 2%
Zinc 0.5mg 0.75mg 2%
Choline 27.2mg 38.8mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.241mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 5.52g 43.2g N/A
Potassium 132mg 118mg 0%
Sugar 3.76g 11.26g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Phosphorus 107mg 105mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.86mg 0.84mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.058mg 0%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 1.8µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.099mg 0%
Threonine 0.233mg 0.284mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0.365mg 0%
Leucine 0.657mg 0.623mg 0%
Lysine 0.567mg 0.329mg 0%
Methionine 0.191mg 0.175mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0.416mg 0%
Valine 0.395mg 0.41mg 0%
Histidine 0.175mg 0.187mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cream cheese Croissant
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
21%
Cream cheese
35%
Croissant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
43%
Croissant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.554g)
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 153mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)

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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.