Chocolate ice cream vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chocolate ice cream and croissant different?
- Chocolate ice cream is higher in calcium; however, croissant is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, folate, iron, vitamin B3, and manganese.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for croissant is 37% higher.
- Chocolate ice cream contains 3 times more calcium than croissant. While chocolate ice cream contains 109mg of calcium, croissant contains only 37mg.
- Chocolate ice cream has less saturated fat.
Ice creams, chocolate and Croissants, butter are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +81.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +194.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +111% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +68.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +118.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +29.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +135.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +808% |
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 | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +81.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +74.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +180% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +823.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +24.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +868.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +55.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +500% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +450% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +72.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
11 g
Carbs:
28.2 g
Water:
55.7 g
Other:
1.3 g
Protein:
8.2 g
Fats:
21 g
Carbs:
45.8 g
Water:
23.2 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +140.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +115.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +90.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +62.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.8 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.41 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 | -41.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +72.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +166.8% |
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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| Selenium | 2.5µg | 22.7µg | 37% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.042mg | 0.388mg | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 6.8g | 11.659g | 22% |
| Folate | 16µg | 88µg | 18% |
| Sodium | 76mg | 467mg | 17% |
| Fats | 11g | 21g | 15% |
| Iron | 0.93mg | 2.03mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.226mg | 2.188mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 67mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 118µg | 206µg | 10% |
| Calories | 216kcal | 406kcal | 10% |
| Protein | 3.8g | 8.2g | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.14mg | 0.33mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 109mg | 37mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 2.6g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.135mg | 0.08mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.554mg | 0.861mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 28.2g | 45.8g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.21g | 5.525g | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.29µg | 0.16µg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.41g | 1.094g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0.84mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.194mg | 0.241mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 249mg | 118mg | 4% |
| Choline | 22.5mg | 38.8mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 16mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.58mg | 0.75mg | 2% |
| Caffeine | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 1.8µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 27g | 43.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 25.36g | 11.26g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 107mg | 105mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.055mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.284mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.365mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.623mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.329mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.416mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.41mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 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
17%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Croissant is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 391mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.859g)
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.