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Croissant vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Croissant and Cheesecake?

  • Croissant has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Manganese, Copper, and Vitamin B5 than Cheesecake.
  • Croissant's daily need coverage for Selenium is 32% higher.
  • Cheesecake has 14 times less Vitamin B1 than Croissant. Croissant has 0.388mg of Vitamin B1, while Cheesecake has 0.028mg.
  • Cheesecake is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Croissants, butter and Cheesecake commercially prepared 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.
Contains more Iron +222.2%
Contains more Magnesium +45.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.9%
Contains more Potassium +31.1%
Contains more Zinc +47.1%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Manganese +135.7%
Contains more Selenium +336.5%
Contains more Calcium +37.8%
Equal in Sodium - 438
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 77% 12% 45% 11% 61% 21% 27% 44% 124%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 24% 8% 40% 8% 58% 14% 7% 19% 29%
Contains more Iron +222.2%
Contains more Magnesium +45.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.9%
Contains more Potassium +31.1%
Contains more Zinc +47.1%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Manganese +135.7%
Contains more Selenium +336.5%
Contains more Calcium +37.8%
Equal in Sodium - 438

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +36%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1285.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1022.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.5%
Contains more Folate +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +144.4%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.17
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 12% 15% 2% 7% 45% 4% 35% 12% 14% 22% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +36%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1285.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1022.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.5%
Contains more Folate +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +144.4%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.17

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +49.1%
Contains more Carbs +79.6%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Water +96.6%
Equal in Fats - 22.5
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% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +49.1%
Contains more Carbs +79.6%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Water +96.6%
Equal in Fats - 22.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.4%
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.094 g
49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: 9.921 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Cheesecake Opinion
Net carbs 43.2g 25.1g Croissant
Protein 8.2g 5.5g Croissant
Fats 21g 22.5g Cheesecake
Carbs 45.8g 25.5g Croissant
Calories 406kcal 321kcal Croissant
Sugar 11.26g 21.8g Croissant
Fiber 2.6g 0.4g Croissant
Calcium 37mg 51mg Cheesecake
Iron 2.03mg 0.63mg Croissant
Magnesium 16mg 11mg Croissant
Phosphorus 105mg 93mg Croissant
Potassium 118mg 90mg Croissant
Sodium 467mg 438mg Cheesecake
Zinc 0.75mg 0.51mg Croissant
Copper 0.08mg 0.02mg Croissant
Manganese 0.33mg 0.14mg Croissant
Selenium 22.7µg 5.2µg Croissant
Vitamin A 744IU 547IU Croissant
Vitamin A RAE 206µg 159µg Croissant
Vitamin E 0.84mg 0.56mg Croissant
Vitamin D 0IU 18IU Cheesecake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Cheesecake
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.4mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.028mg Croissant
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.193mg Croissant
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 0.195mg Croissant
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 0.571mg Croissant
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.052mg Croissant
Folate 88µg 18µg Croissant
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.17µg Cheesecake
Vitamin K 1.8µg 4.4µg Cheesecake
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.064mg Croissant
Threonine 0.284mg 0.222mg Croissant
Isoleucine 0.365mg 0.281mg Croissant
Leucine 0.623mg 0.464mg Croissant
Lysine 0.329mg 0.372mg Cheesecake
Methionine 0.175mg 0.136mg Croissant
Phenylalanine 0.416mg 0.258mg Croissant
Valine 0.41mg 0.314mg Croissant
Histidine 0.187mg 0.133mg Croissant
Cholesterol 67mg 55mg Cheesecake
Saturated Fat 11.659g 9.921g Cheesecake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.005g Cheesecake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Croissant
Monounsaturated Fat 5.525g 8.634g Cheesecake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 1.602g Cheesecake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Croissant Cheesecake
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
17%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.54g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.738g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.