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Croissant vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between croissant and cream cheese?

  • Croissant is richer in vitamin B1, selenium, iron, folate, manganese, vitamin B3, and fiber, while cream cheese is higher in vitamin A.
  • Cream cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 43% higher.
  • Croissant is lower in cholesterol.
  • Croissant has a higher glycemic index (56) than cream cheese (0).

We used Croissants, butter and Cheese, cream 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 29% 12% 4.1% 6% 14% 46% 41% 1.4% 47%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +77.8%
Contains more IronIron +1745.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +344.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +164%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +162.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.8%
~equal in Phosphorus ~107mg

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 0.67% 69% 17% 0% 97% 56% 41% 52% 13% 20% 4.5% 66% 21%
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% 103% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1587%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2304.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +66.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +877.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +49.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +16.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.86mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.23mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.056mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +33.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +729.7%
Contains more OtherOther +41.7%
Contains more FatsFats +64%
Contains more WaterWater +126.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 30% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.659 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.094 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -42.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +61.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +35.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Cream cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 11.659g 20.213g 39%
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.023mg 30%
Selenium 22.7µg 8.6µg 26%
Iron 2.03mg 0.11mg 24%
Fats 21g 34.44g 21%
Folate 88µg 9µg 20%
Manganese 0.33mg 0.011mg 14%
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 0.091mg 13%
Carbs 45.8g 5.52g 13%
Cholesterol 67mg 101mg 11%
Vitamin A 206µg 308µg 11%
Fiber 2.6g 0g 10%
Monounsaturated fat 5.525g 8.907g 8%
Copper 0.08mg 0.018mg 7%
Sodium 467mg 314mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 0.517mg 7%
Calcium 37mg 97mg 6%
Protein 8.2g 6.15g 4%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.22µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 1.483g 3%
Calories 406kcal 350kcal 3%
Magnesium 16mg 9mg 2%
Zinc 0.75mg 0.5mg 2%
Choline 38.8mg 27.2mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.23mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 43.2g 5.52g N/A
Potassium 118mg 132mg 0%
Sugar 11.26g 3.76g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Phosphorus 105mg 107mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.84mg 0.86mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.056mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.284mg 0.233mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.365mg 0.324mg 0%
Leucine 0.623mg 0.657mg 0%
Lysine 0.329mg 0.567mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0.191mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.416mg 0.291mg 0%
Valine 0.41mg 0.395mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0.175mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Croissant Cream cheese
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
35%
Croissant
21%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.554g)
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 153mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)

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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/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.