Chocolate cake vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Chocolate cake and Croissant
- Chocolate cake has more Choline, and Copper, however, Croissant is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Iron.
- Croissant covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 31% more than Chocolate cake.
- Croissant has 3 times less Choline than Chocolate cake. Chocolate cake has 128.4mg of Choline, while Croissant has 38.8mg.
- Chocolate cake contains less Sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting 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 | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +62.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +158.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -32.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +26.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +17.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +90.8% |
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 CholineCholine | +230.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +431.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +175.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +13.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +92.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +183.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +41.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +225.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
8.2 g
Fats:
21 g
Carbs:
45.8 g
Water:
23.2 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +54.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +39.1% |
~equal in
Water
~23.2g
~equal in
Other
~1.8g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.761 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 | -53.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +152.4% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~5.525g
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 | 371kcal | 406kcal |
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| Protein | 5.3g | 8.2g |
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| Fats | 15.1g | 21g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.2mg | |
| Net carbs | 51.8g | 43.2g |
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| Carbs | 53.4g | 45.8g |
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| Cholesterol | 58mg | 67mg |
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| Magnesium | 32mg | 16mg |
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| Calcium | 60mg | 37mg |
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| Potassium | 140mg | 118mg |
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| Iron | 1.61mg | 2.03mg |
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| Sugar | 11.26g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 2.6g |
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| Copper | 0.207mg | 0.08mg |
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| Zinc | 0.69mg | 0.75mg |
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| Phosphorus | 106mg | 105mg |
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| Sodium | 315mg | 467mg |
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| Vitamin A | 140IU | 744IU |
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| Vitamin A | 206µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.84mg |
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| Manganese | 0.28mg | 0.33mg |
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| Selenium | 11.9µg | 22.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.141mg | 0.388mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.241mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.137mg | 2.188mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 0.861mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.058mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.16µg | |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg |
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| Folate | 27µg | 88µg |
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| Choline | 128.4mg | 38.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.43g | 11.659g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.039g | 5.525g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.761g | 1.094g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0.099mg |
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| Threonine | 0.202mg | 0.284mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.24mg | 0.365mg |
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| Leucine | 0.407mg | 0.623mg |
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| Lysine | 0.268mg | 0.329mg |
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| Methionine | 0.116mg | 0.175mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.265mg | 0.416mg |
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| Valine | 0.283mg | 0.41mg |
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| Histidine | 0.12mg | 0.187mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 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
19%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 152mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.229g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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.