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Coffeecake vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Coffeecake and Croissant

  • Coffeecake has more Vitamin B12, however, Croissant has more Vitamin B1, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin A, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2.
  • Croissant's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 31% more.
  • Coffeecake has 2 times more Vitamin B12 than Croissant. Coffeecake has 0.34µg of Vitamin B12, while Croissant has 0.16µg.
  • Coffeecake is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Coffeecake, cheese 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 18% 26% 24% 17% 16% 43% 44% 22% 73%
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 +59.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +144.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27.4%
Contains more IronIron +217.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +53.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +27.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +91.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +70.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~16mg
~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 0.33% 17% 0% 0% 26% 29% 13% 24% 13% 43% 0% 29% 0%
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% 45% 17% 0% 97% 56% 41% 52% 13% 20% 4.5% 66% 21%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +159.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +269.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +92.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +220.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +115.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +125.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.058mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 15% 44% 32%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 15.2 g
Carbs: 44.3 g
Water: 32.2 g
Other: 1.3 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 WaterWater +38.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.1%
Contains more FatsFats +38.2%
Contains more OtherOther +38.5%
~equal in Carbs ~45.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.645 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -53.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +29%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +50.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coffeecake Croissant Opinion
Calories 339kcal 406kcal Croissant
Protein 7g 8.2g Croissant
Fats 15.2g 21g Croissant
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.2mg Croissant
Net carbs 43.3g 43.2g Coffeecake
Carbs 44.3g 45.8g Croissant
Cholesterol 85mg 67mg Croissant
Magnesium 15mg 16mg Croissant
Calcium 59mg 37mg Coffeecake
Potassium 289mg 118mg Coffeecake
Iron 0.64mg 2.03mg Croissant
Sugar 11.26g Coffeecake
Fiber 1g 2.6g Croissant
Copper 0.052mg 0.08mg Croissant
Zinc 0.59mg 0.75mg Croissant
Phosphorus 101mg 105mg Croissant
Sodium 339mg 467mg Coffeecake
Vitamin A 287IU 744IU Croissant
Vitamin A 86µg 206µg Croissant
Vitamin E 0.84mg Croissant
Manganese 0.172mg 0.33mg Croissant
Selenium 13.3µg 22.7µg Croissant
Vitamin B1 0.105mg 0.388mg Croissant
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 0.241mg Croissant
Vitamin B3 0.682mg 2.188mg Croissant
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.861mg Croissant
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.058mg
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0.16µg Coffeecake
Vitamin K 1.8µg Croissant
Folate 39µg 88µg Croissant
Choline 38.8mg Croissant
Saturated Fat 5.391g 11.659g Coffeecake
Monounsaturated Fat 7.129g 5.525g Coffeecake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.645g 1.094g Coffeecake
Tryptophan 0.076mg 0.099mg Croissant
Threonine 0.26mg 0.284mg Croissant
Isoleucine 0.326mg 0.365mg Croissant
Leucine 0.568mg 0.623mg Croissant
Lysine 0.401mg 0.329mg Coffeecake
Methionine 0.144mg 0.175mg Croissant
Phenylalanine 0.352mg 0.416mg Croissant
Valine 0.361mg 0.41mg Croissant
Histidine 0.186mg 0.187mg Croissant
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.003g Croissant
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0.002g Coffeecake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coffeecake 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
15%
Coffeecake
33%
Croissant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Coffeecake
43%
Croissant

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake contains less Sodium (difference - 128mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.268g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Coffeecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172699/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.