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Croissant vs. Camembert — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Croissant and Camembert?

  • Croissant is richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, and Selenium, while Camembert is higher in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Zinc.
  • Camembert's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 48% higher.
  • Camembert has 14 times less Vitamin B1 than Croissant. Croissant has 0.388mg of Vitamin B1, while Camembert has 0.028mg.
  • Croissant is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Croissants, butter and Cheese, camembert types in this comparison.

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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.
Croissant
Croissant
5
:
5
Camembert
Camembert
Contains more Iron +515.2%
Contains less Sodium -44.5%
Contains more Copper +281%
Contains more Manganese +768.4%
Contains more Selenium +56.6%
Contains more Calcium +948.6%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +230.5%
Contains more Potassium +58.5%
Contains more Zinc +217.3%
Croissant
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 77% 12% 45% 11% 61% 21% 27% 44% 124%
Camembert
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 117% 13% 15% 149% 17% 110% 65% 7% 5% 80%
Contains more Iron +515.2%
Contains less Sodium -44.5%
Contains more Copper +281%
Contains more Manganese +768.4%
Contains more Selenium +56.6%
Contains more Calcium +948.6%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +230.5%
Contains more Potassium +58.5%
Contains more Zinc +217.3%

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.
Croissant
Croissant
5
:
7
Camembert
Camembert
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1285.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +247.3%
Contains more Folate +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +10.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +291.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +712.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +11.1%
Croissant
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 45% 17% 0% 1% 97% 56% 42% 52% 14% 66% 20% 5%
Camembert
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 5% 12% 0% 7% 113% 12% 82% 53% 47% 163% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1285.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +247.3%
Contains more Folate +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +10.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +291.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +712.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +11.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Croissant
Croissant
1
:
4
Camembert
Camembert
Contains more Carbs +9856.5%
Contains more Protein +141.5%
Contains more Fats +15.5%
Contains more Water +123.3%
Contains more Other +104.4%
Croissant
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
Camembert
20% 24% 52% 4%
Protein: 19.8 g
Fats: 24.26 g
Carbs: 0.46 g
Water: 51.8 g
Other: 3.68 g
Contains more Carbs +9856.5%
Contains more Protein +141.5%
Contains more Fats +15.5%
Contains more Water +123.3%
Contains more Other +104.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Croissant
Croissant
2
:
1
Camembert
Camembert
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +51.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.1%
Croissant
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.094 g
Camembert
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 15.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.724 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +51.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Camembert Opinion
Net carbs 43.2g 0.46g Croissant
Protein 8.2g 19.8g Camembert
Fats 21g 24.26g Camembert
Carbs 45.8g 0.46g Croissant
Calories 406kcal 300kcal Croissant
Sugar 11.26g 0.46g Camembert
Fiber 2.6g 0g Croissant
Calcium 37mg 388mg Camembert
Iron 2.03mg 0.33mg Croissant
Magnesium 16mg 20mg Camembert
Phosphorus 105mg 347mg Camembert
Potassium 118mg 187mg Camembert
Sodium 467mg 842mg Croissant
Zinc 0.75mg 2.38mg Camembert
Copper 0.08mg 0.021mg Croissant
Manganese 0.33mg 0.038mg Croissant
Selenium 22.7µg 14.5µg Croissant
Vitamin A 744IU 820IU Camembert
Vitamin A RAE 206µg 241µg Camembert
Vitamin E 0.84mg 0.21mg Croissant
Vitamin D 0IU 18IU Camembert
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Camembert
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Croissant
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.028mg Croissant
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.488mg Camembert
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 0.63mg Croissant
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 1.364mg Camembert
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.227mg Camembert
Folate 88µg 62µg Croissant
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 1.3µg Camembert
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2µg Camembert
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.307mg Camembert
Threonine 0.284mg 0.717mg Camembert
Isoleucine 0.365mg 0.968mg Camembert
Leucine 0.623mg 1.84mg Camembert
Lysine 0.329mg 1.766mg Camembert
Methionine 0.175mg 0.565mg Camembert
Phenylalanine 0.416mg 1.105mg Camembert
Valine 0.41mg 1.279mg Camembert
Histidine 0.187mg 0.683mg Camembert
Cholesterol 67mg 72mg Croissant
Saturated Fat 11.659g 15.259g Croissant
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Croissant
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Croissant
Monounsaturated Fat 5.525g 7.023g Camembert
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 0.724g Croissant

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Croissant Camembert
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
34%
Croissant
45%
Camembert
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
57%
Camembert

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 375mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.6g)
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Croissant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174987/nutrients
  2. Camembert - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172178/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.