Croissant vs. Blue cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between croissant and blue cheese
- Croissant has more vitamin B1, iron, and selenium; however, blue cheese is higher in calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B5.
- Blue cheese covers your daily need for calcium, 49% more than croissant.
- Croissant has 13 times more vitamin B1 than blue cheese. While croissant has 0.388mg of vitamin B1, blue cheese has only 0.029mg.
- Croissant has less saturated fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Croissants, butter and Cheese, blue.
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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 IronIron | +554.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -59.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3566.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +56.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +43.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1327% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +116.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +254.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +268.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +236% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1237.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +115.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +144.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +151.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +58.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +100.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +186.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +662.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +33.3% |
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:
21.4 g
Fats:
28.74 g
Carbs:
2.34 g
Water:
42.41 g
Other:
5.11 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1857.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +161% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +36.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +82.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +183.9% |
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
18.669 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.8 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -37.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +36.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +40.8% |
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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| Calcium | 37mg | 528mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 1.22µg | 44% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 387mg | 40% |
| Saturated fat | 11.659g | 18.669g | 32% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.388mg | 0.029mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 467mg | 1146mg | 30% |
| Protein | 8.2g | 21.4g | 26% |
| Iron | 2.03mg | 0.31mg | 22% |
| Zinc | 0.75mg | 2.66mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.861mg | 1.729mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 22.7µg | 14.5µg | 15% |
| Carbs | 45.8g | 2.34g | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.33mg | 0.009mg | 14% |
| Folate | 88µg | 36µg | 13% |
| Fats | 21g | 28.74g | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 0.382mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 0g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.166mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.188mg | 1.016mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.525g | 7.778g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.04mg | 4% |
| Choline | 38.8mg | 15.4mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.84mg | 0.25mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 256mg | 4% |
| Calories | 406kcal | 353kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.5µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 21IU | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 75mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.094g | 0.8g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 206µg | 198µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2.4µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.2g | 2.34g | N/A |
| Sugar | 11.26g | 0.5g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0.312mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.284mg | 0.785mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.365mg | 1.124mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.623mg | 1.919mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.329mg | 1.852mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.584mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.416mg | 1.087mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.41mg | 1.556mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0.758mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g | 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%
41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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69%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Croissant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 679mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Croissant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.01g)
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.76g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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