Cheese sandwich vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Cheese sandwich and Croissant
- Cheese sandwich has more Phosphorus, Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium, however, Croissant has more Vitamin A.
- Cheese sandwich's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 40% more.
- Cheese sandwich has 6 times more Calcium than Croissant. Cheese sandwich has 204mg of Calcium, while Croissant has 37mg.
- Croissant is lower in Sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling 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 | +237.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +451.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +159.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +29.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +100% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +16% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +263.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +228.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.3% |
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 | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +77.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +45.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +947.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +38.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +33.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +37.5% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.8 g
Fats:
25 g
Carbs:
58.2 g
Water:
3.2 g
Other:
3.8 g
Protein:
8.2 g
Fats:
21 g
Carbs:
45.8 g
Water:
23.2 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +19% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +27.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +111.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +625% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.129 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
9.166 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 | -64.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +87.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +737.8% |
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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| Calories | 497kcal | 406kcal |
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| Protein | 9.8g | 8.2g |
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| Fats | 25g | 21g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 0.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 55.1g | 43.2g |
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| Carbs | 58.2g | 45.8g |
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| Cholesterol | 7mg | 67mg |
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| Magnesium | 54mg | 16mg |
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| Calcium | 204mg | 37mg |
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| Potassium | 306mg | 118mg |
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| Iron | 2.62mg | 2.03mg |
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| Sugar | 11.26g |
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| Fiber | 3.1g | 2.6g |
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| Copper | 0.16mg | 0.08mg |
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| Zinc | 0.87mg | 0.75mg |
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| Phosphorus | 382mg | 105mg |
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| Sodium | 839mg | 467mg |
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| Vitamin A | 71IU | 744IU |
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| Vitamin A | 21µg | 206µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.84mg |
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| Manganese | 1.083mg | 0.33mg |
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| Selenium | 24.3µg | 22.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.358mg | 0.388mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.427mg | 0.241mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.185mg | 2.188mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.622mg | 0.861mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.261mg | 0.058mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.12µg | 0.16µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg |
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| Folate | 64µg | 88µg |
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| Choline | 38.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.129g | 11.659g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 10.351g | 5.525g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 9.166g | 1.094g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.13mg | 0.099mg |
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| Threonine | 0.298mg | 0.284mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.383mg | 0.365mg |
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| Leucine | 0.698mg | 0.623mg |
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| Lysine | 0.344mg | 0.329mg |
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| Methionine | 0.167mg | 0.175mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.472mg | 0.416mg |
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| Valine | 0.438mg | 0.41mg |
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| Histidine | 0.219mg | 0.187mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g |
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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
32%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 372mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)