Croissant vs. Butter cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between croissant and butter cookie
- Croissant is richer in selenium, vitamin B5, fiber, and manganese, yet butter cookie is richer in copper, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for croissant is 26% higher.
- Croissant contains 3 times more fiber than butter cookie. Croissant contains 2.6g of fiber, while butter cookie contains 0.8g.
- Butter cookie contains less sodium.
Food types used in this article are Croissants, butter and Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched.
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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 | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +27.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +97.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +94.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +170.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +150% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -39.6% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +24.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +44.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +76.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +61.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +15.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +496.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +39% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +45.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +125% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.2 g
Fats:
21 g
Carbs:
45.8 g
Water:
23.2 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
6.1 g
Fats:
18.8 g
Carbs:
68.9 g
Water:
4.6 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +34.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +404.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +50.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.659 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.094 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.051 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.982 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +11.4% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~11.051g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~5.522g
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 | 22.7µg | 8.4µg | 26% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 117mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.2mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 467mg | 282mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 45.8g | 68.9g | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.36µg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.33mg | 0.17mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 0.8g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 0.335mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.861mg | 0.488mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.188mg | 3.19mg | 6% |
| Choline | 38.8mg | 6.5mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 206µg | 165µg | 5% |
| Protein | 8.2g | 6.1g | 4% |
| Folate | 88µg | 76µg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 11.659g | 11.051g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.75mg | 0.38mg | 3% |
| Fats | 21g | 18.8g | 3% |
| Calories | 406kcal | 467kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.036mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.388mg | 0.37mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.4µg | 2% |
| Iron | 2.03mg | 2.22mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 16IU | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.84mg | 0.58mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.094g | 0.982g | 1% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 29mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.2g | 68.1g | N/A |
| Potassium | 118mg | 111mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 11.26g | 20.24g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 102mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 1.7µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.525g | 5.522g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.284mg | 0.215mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.365mg | 0.277mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.623mg | 0.471mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.329mg | 0.308mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.416mg | 0.299mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.41mg | 0.315mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0.136mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0.007g | 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
35%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Croissant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Croissant is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.98g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Croissant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 185mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Butter cookie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.608g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter cookie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)