Croissant vs. Romano cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between croissant and romano cheese?
- Croissant is higher in vitamin B1, folate, iron, and selenium; however, romano cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and zinc.
- Romano cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 103% more.
- Romano cheese contains 13 times less folate than croissant. Croissant contains 88µg of folate, while romano cheese contains 7µg.
- Croissant has less saturated fat.
- Romano cheese has a lower glycemic index (27) than croissant (56).
We used Croissants, butter and Cheese, romano types in this article.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +37.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +163.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +166.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -67.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1550% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +56.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +156.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2775.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +244% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +623.8% |
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 | +114.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +265.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +948.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2741.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +103.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1157.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +151.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +53.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +46.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +22.2% |
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:
31.8 g
Fats:
26.94 g
Carbs:
3.63 g
Water:
30.91 g
Other:
6.72 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1161.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +287.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +28.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +33.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +273.3% |
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
17.115 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.593 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -31.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +84.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +41.9% |
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 | 1064mg | 103% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 760mg | 94% |
| Protein | 8.2g | 31.8g | 47% |
| Sodium | 467mg | 1433mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 1.12µg | 40% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.388mg | 0.037mg | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 11.659g | 17.115g | 25% |
| Folate | 88µg | 7µg | 20% |
| Zinc | 0.75mg | 2.58mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2.03mg | 0.77mg | 16% |
| Selenium | 22.7µg | 14.5µg | 15% |
| Carbs | 45.8g | 3.63g | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.33mg | 0.02mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.188mg | 0.077mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 104mg | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 206µg | 96µg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 0g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 0.37mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.861mg | 0.424mg | 9% |
| Fats | 21g | 26.94g | 9% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.03mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.525g | 7.838g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 41mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.84mg | 0.23mg | 4% |
| Choline | 38.8mg | 15.4mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.5µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 20IU | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.094g | 0.593g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.085mg | 2% |
| Calories | 406kcal | 387kcal | 1% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 86mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.2g | 3.63g | N/A |
| Sugar | 11.26g | 0.73g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2.2µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0.429mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.284mg | 1.171mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.365mg | 1.685mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.623mg | 3.071mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.329mg | 2.941mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.852mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.416mg | 1.71mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.41mg | 2.183mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.187mg | 1.231mg | 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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
106%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Romano cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Croissant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 966mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Croissant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.456g)
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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